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Local News

Check out the Ag Newsletter for upcoming programs!
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
Be sure to check out the Ag Newsletter for upcoming programs and events in Johnson, and surrounding counties including Washington, Keokuk,

2011 Farmland Value Reaches Historic Statewide Average
(Posted on 12/14/2011)
2011 Farmland value reaches historic statewide average of $6,708 per acre. Which is a 32.5% increase from 2010. Click on the link for more information and a map of each county's value.

2011 - 2012 Private Pesticide Applicators Recertification Dates
(Posted on 12/13/2011)
2011 - 2012 Private Pesticide Applicators Recertification dates are now available for Johnson County and the surrounding counties. Take a look at the brochure for more information.

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Late Harvest and Crop Insurance Coverage
(Posted on 9/8/2011)
Iowa and other Corn Belt states are experiencing one of the latest and slowest harvest seasons on record. Some producers have had concerns about whether their crop insurance coverage will still be in effect if harvesting drags into december.

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Get the Facts on Selling and Buying Manure in Iowa
(Posted on 9/2/2011)
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.

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Farmland Leasing Hot Topics
(Posted on 9/1/2011)
Learn more about cash rental rates, farm lease law, methods for determining rental charges, flexible lease agreements, notice of lease termination and more.

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Eastern Iowa Agriculture & Natural Resources News
(Posted on 6/15/2011)
The Eastern Iowa Agriculture & Natural Resources Newsletter is brought to you as a collaborative effort of Iowa State University Extension's agriculture and natural resources program specialists serving the eastern third of Iowa. Find out how Extension staff members are partnering with others at the state and local level to bring quality, sustainable programming to a variety of ag-related audiences.

News from Iowa State University Extension
Elwynn Taylor to Speak at ISU Northern Research Farm Annual Meeting
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
The Iowa State University Northern Research and Demonstration Farm will hold its association annual meeting and an educational program on March 8 at the Duncan Hall in Duncan Iowa. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and adjourn at 2 p.m.; lunch will be provided.
Iowa State University Northwest Research Farm to Highlight Crop Research Results
(Posted on 1/23/2012)
Results of crop production research conducted at Iowa State University Northwest Research Farm (NWRF) located near Sutherland will be shared during a program for corn and soybean producers on Thursday, Feb. 2 in Spencer, Iowa.
Field Crop Insects Publication Added to Crop Reference Series
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) have released a collaborative publication, Field Crop Insects, the latest in a series of practical and valuable reference tools for farmers.
Conference to Cover Production and Marketing of Fruits and Vegetables
(Posted on 1/11/2012)
The Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Annual Conference will be held Jan. 27-28 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny.
Iowa Soil and Land Use Website Gets a Make-over
(Posted on 1/9/2012)
Those who work the farmland, whether they call it dirt or soil, know that it is one of the state’s richest resources. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach helps those that own, manage and work the land, as well as those who talk about it, know and understand Iowa soil through a recently revised website.
Conservation Tillage Conference Feb. 7-8 in Rochester
(Posted on 1/9/2012)
The day-and-a-half-long conference will provide practical, how-to information on nearly every aspect of conservation tillage. Learn how conservation tillage can save soil, time, fuel — and money.
Dry Manure Applicator Certification Workshops Offered by Extension
(Posted on 1/5/2012)
Manure applicator certification workshops for dry manure operators are planned for seven different dates and locations in February. These workshops meet manure applicator certification requirements for both confinement site manure applicators and commercial manure applicators who primarily apply dry or solid manure.
Research Looks at Strategies to Grow Late Season Vegetables
(Posted on 1/5/2012)
Research is evaluating a couple of strategies that may extend the growing season for vegetable growers.
Plan to Attend the Great Plains Growers Conference
(Posted on 12/28/2011)
The Great Plains Growers Conference will be held Jan. 5-7, 2012, at the Fulkerson Conference Center on the Missouri Western State University Campus. The conference and tradeshow is a collaborative effort of growers associations and extension services from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota, and each year draws hundreds of producers from the region and beyond.
Central Iowa Expo Announces a Major Gift from Monsanto
(Posted on 12/15/2011)
The Central Iowa Expo Site held a check presentation on Dec. 12  to officially announce a major contribution to the site near the junction of Highway 30 and Highway 17 between Ames and Boone from Monsanto.

Events


Crop and Pest Management
More Crop and Pest Management events

Value Added Ag
More Value Added Ag events

Pesticide Applicator Training
More Pesticide Applicator Training events

Nutrient/Manure Management
More Nutrient/Manure Management events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Patrick O'Malley - Commercial Horticulturist
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: omall@iastate.edu

Jim Fawcett - Crop Specialist
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: fawcett@iastate.edu

Greg Brenneman - Agricultural Engineer
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: gregb@iastate.edu

Gene Mohling - Regional Extension Education Director, Region 15
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: mohling@iastate.edu

Bill Arndorfer - Administration; Agriculture
Phone: 319-234-6811
Fax:
Email: barndorf@iastate.edu

Clarke McGrath - Agriculture: Crops
Phone: 712-733-2741
Fax: 712-755-7112
Email: cmcgrath@iastate.edu

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