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Canada Thistle Control
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
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.

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2007 Herbicide Guide
(Posted on 4/19/2007)
The 2007 Herbicide Guide for Iowa Corn and Soybean Production is available. This guide was previously referred to as the Herbicide Manual.

News from Iowa State University Extension

ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of May 5
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Listen to interviews about patience during planting season, La niña and corn and soybean yield, farm sector prosperity and the rural economy, and more.
How Much Corn Planted in Iowa Depends on Location
(Posted on 5/7/2008)
According to a new USDA report, 18 percent of Iowa’s corn crop has been planted, well behind the 42 percent that had been planted a year ago and the five-year average of 64 percent. However, those percentages don’t explain where the corn has been planted, say Iowa State University Extension specialists.
Iowa State University Hosts 2008 Biobased Industry Outlook Conference
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
Sept. 7-9 event will showcase crops, cropping systems and equipment at the new ISU Century Farm.
Integrated Crop Management News Is Online and on Time
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
ICM NewsWhen crop research news happens, Iowa farmers and agribusiness professionals want to know — and now they know a lot faster, thanks to the Integrated Crop Management (ICM) News Web site.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 28
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Listen to interviews about getting into wet fields at the start of the 2008 growing season, La Niña and potential yields for corn and soybeans, mitigating air emissions and more.
Midwest Composting Course Offered in Iowa
(Posted on 4/24/2008)
The school focuses on a combination of hands-on training, lecture and discussion, facility operator panel discussions and problem solving.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 21
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
Listen to interviews about weather conditions during planting, land values, the health of manufacturing, Iowa States’ sesquicentennial and more.
Agritourism Producers Encouraged to Register Operations on Visit Iowa Farms Web Site
(Posted on 4/17/2008)
Agritourism producers are encouraged to list their agritourism operations on a central Web site hosted by Iowa State University Extension, www.visitiowafarms.org.
Wet Weather, Soil Temperature May Delay Spring Planting
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
If it doesn’t dry out soon, planting will be delayed in some places in the Corn Belt, ISU Extension climatologist says.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 14
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Listen to an interview with a NASA specialist about living your dreams, as well as interviews about farmers’ corn planting intentions, the Clay County Fair, options for gardeners and more.

Staff

Gene Mohling-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (319) 337-2145 Johnson Co. (319) 653-4811 Washington Co. (319) 642-5504 Iowa Co.
Fax: (319) 337-7864 Johnson Co. (319) 653-6712 Washington Co. (319) 642-5505 Iowa Co.
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