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Iowa-Minnesota Drainage Research Forum in Ames Nov. 10
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
Sponsored jointly by Iowa State University Extension and the University of Minnesota Extension, the program will provide updates on drainage research on projects in Iowa, Indiana and Minnesota.
ISU Extension Offers 2009 Ag Chemical Dealer Updates
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
Program will provide information and recommendations on new products available for crop production. Each meeting is approved for Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits and for recertification for Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators in cateories 1A,1B,1C and 10.

Get the Facts on Selling and Buying Manure in Iowa
(Posted on 11/13/2008)
Selling and Buying Manure in Iowa, a fact sheet developed by members of the Iowa Manure Management Action Group (IMMAG) is now available. This fact sheet is the 10th fact sheet in the series and is written to assist producers in Iowa who want to sell or buy animal manure.

Canada Thistle Control
(Posted on 5/19/2008)
Canada thistle is one of the most difficult to control weeds on CRP land and in pastures. Learn more by viewing our Canada Thistle Control Fact Sheet.

Farmland Leasing Hot Topics
(Posted on 3/5/2008)
Learn more about cash rental rates, farm lease law, methods for determining rental charges, flexible lease agreements, notice of lease termination and more.

Average Value of Iowa Farmland Tops $3,900 an Acre in 2007 Survey
(Posted on 2/28/2008)
The average value of an acre of farmland in Iowa increased by just over $700 during the past year, to an all-time high of $3,908, according to an annual survey conducted by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension. Johnson County 2007 land values at $4,579 per acre.
Events
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Staff
Gene Mohling-
Regional Extension Education Director, Region 15Phone:
(319) 337-2145 Fax:
(319) 337-7864Email:
mohling@iastate.edu Greg Brenneman-
Agricultural EngineerPhone:
(319) 337-2145 Fax:
(319) 337-7864Email:
gregb@iastate.edu Patrick O'Malley-
Commercial HorticulturistPhone:
(319) 337-2145 Fax:
(319) 337-7864Email:
omall@iastate.edu Jim Fawcett-
Crop SpecialistPhone:
(319) 337-2145 Fax:
(319) 337-7864Email:
fawcett@iastate.edu
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