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.

2009 Custom Rate Survey
(Posted on 4/1/2009)
The 2009 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey has been completed and is now available. You may pick up your copy at the Johnson County Extension Office or download a pdf version.

Answers for Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 3/2/2009)
Economic tough times force hard choices. But you can find answers here from reliable resources and experts backed by research - even when your situation keeps changing.

SURE and the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008
(Posted on 8/12/2008)
There has been a lot of talk about the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. Find more information concerning this act as well as the SURE program.

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.