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Late Harvest and Crop Insurance Coverage
(Posted on 11/19/2009)
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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Eastern Iowa Agriculture & Natural Resources News
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
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.

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.

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)
Bioeconomy e-conferenceJames 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.
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.

Events


Crop and Pest Management
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Pesticide Applicator Training
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Nutrient/Manure Management
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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

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