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BIOCONFERENCE-SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABILITY
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
Iowa State University's seventh bioeconomy conference on Dec. 1 will be offered simultaneously with partner universities as a virtual conference. James Lovelock, renowned for his global environmental science thinking, is keynote speaker.

GROWING GREEN 2010 GARDEN CALENDAR
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Iowa State University Extension now has available a horticulture tool that can help any gardener be more earth-friendly. It is easy to operate. Simply hang on the wall and watch it – the Growing Green 2010 garden calendar, PM 815.

Acreage Living Newsletter now available on-line.
(Posted on 9/25/2008)
Iowa State University Extension is bringing back its Acreage Living newsletter. To read the latest issue just select the link.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowa Organic Conference Dec. 4-5 Marks Ninth Year
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
Iowa's organic conference will feature Jerry DeWitt as keynote speaker. DeWitt's work at ISU helped establish the nation's first organic research program at a land grant university.

Conference Will Focus on Agriculture-based Bioeconomy Solutions
(Posted on 11/16/2009)

James E Lovelock, called by some the paramedic to the planet, will offer the benefits of biochar as the first solution to greenhouse gases during his keynote address at the start of the conference.

RUSLE2 and P Index Workshops for Manure and Nutrient Plan Writers Offered by ISU Extension
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
ISU Extension workshop provides RUSLE2 software orientation, includes real field examples to determine risk calculations of the Iowa P Index and covers parameters for RUSLE2 and P Index calculations on snow-covered or frozen ground.

New Publication Examines On-Farm Energy Use
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
“Farm Energy: How Much Energy Is Being Used on Your Farm?” (PM 2089A), is available to download from the ISU Extension Online Store. The publication offers initial steps that help farmers analyze their farm energy use.

Events

Agriculture and Natural Resources

12/01/2009 Fumigation (commercial and private)
12/01/2009 Green Horn Grazing Meeting #5
12/02/2009 Pest Control Operators
12/17/2009 Private Pesticide Applicator Training
02/04/2010 Confinement Site Manure Applicator Training

More Agriculture and Natural Resources events

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