Crops Information

Local News

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.

Integrated Crop Management Conference set for Dec. 2-3
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
Early Registration is recommended for this popular program that includes 34 workshops and a wide range of presentations by ISU faculty and staff and invited speakers from around the Midwest.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Late Harvest and Crop Insurance Coverage
(Posted on 11/6/2009)
With harvest moving very slowly producers may need to request additional time to complete harvest from their crop insurance company.
Integrated Crop Management Conference set for Dec. 2-3
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
Early registration is recommended for this popular program that includes 34 workshops and a wide range of presentations by ISU faculty and staff and invited speakers from around the Midwest.
ISU Extension Offers 2009 Ag Chemical Dealer Updates
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
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 categories 1A, 1B, 1C and 10.
Iowa Learning Farm Hosts Strip-Till Field Day in Emmetsburg
(Posted on 10/14/2009)
The Iowa Learning Farm will host a strip-till field day at Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg, on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The field day will allow farmers to see strip-tillage equipment in action from several suppliers and hear from educators and experienced farmers who have been practicing strip-tillage.

Events


Crop and Pest Management
More Crop and Pest Management 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

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

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

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

Resources from ISU Extension