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Fall Harvest Safety
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Many of us recognize that fall is a busy time for farmers with inherent safety risks for them. However, harvest also brings risks for any of us driving in Iowa. This is the most frequent time for ag related accidents on Iowa's roads.

4-H Clover

New Changes - Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) is Mandatory for all 4-H participants!

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2009 Custom Rate Sheet
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
2009 Custom Rate Sheet - updated cost information for those farmer's that do custom work.

Community Builder

Commuity Builder
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Program Builder is a web based marketplace where community leaders can review and make selections from a variety of technical assistance, consulting and educational programs that will improve the quality of life in your community.

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Kossuth County Commercial & Confinement Manure Reshow Policy
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Reshows will begin again on September 9th. Please call the day ahead to assure we will be having a showing.

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2009 Cash Rent Survey
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
2009 Cash Rent Survey

Land bordering development

2009 Land Survey
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Welcome! This page contains information about the Iowa Land Value Survey, directed by Michael Duffy, Iowa State University extension farm management specialist and professor of economics. The survey has been conducted annually since 1941, and is the only statewide survey that collects information on land values in each of Iowa's 99 counties.

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Balancing Sick Time & Work Time
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
If you’ve ever worked in an office seated next to a coughing, sneezing co-worker, you can appreciate the call from public health officials to stay home from work when ill.

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2009 Kossuth County Stakeholder Report
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
The 2009 Stakeholder Report from Kossuth County tells of ways ISU Extension meets local needs, improves quality of life and helps make Kossuth County a better place to live!

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Monthly Crop Reports
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Monthly updates on the latest crop news!

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Field and Feedlot
(Posted on 10/28/2009)
Field & Feedlot- a monthly newsletter to help with all of your Livestock questions and updates.

Managing Tough Times

News Articles on Economic Uncertainty
(Posted on 10/27/2005)
A series of media pieces relating to the economic uncertainty during this time. We will have some articles relating to stress, budgets and how we can help people in NW Iowa to avoid the panic mode.

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.
RUSLE2 and P Index Workshops for Manure and Nutrient Plan Writers Offered by ISU Extension
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
ISU Extension workshop provides RUSLE2 software orientation, includes real field examples to determine risk calculations of the Iowa P Index and covers parameters for RUSLE2 and P Index calculations on snow-covered or frozen ground.
New Publication Examines On-Farm Energy Use
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
“Farm Energy: How Much Energy Is Being Used on Your Farm?” (PM 2089A), is available to download from the ISU Extension Online Store. The publication offers initial steps that help farmers analyze their farm energy use.

Events


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Staff

Kris Kohl-Ag Engineer Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 732-5056
Fax: (712) 732-5006
Email: kkohl1@iastate.edu

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