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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.

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Acreage News Monthly!
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Welcome to Acreage Living! For some of you, this is a welcome back to a newsletter you’ve seen before. To others, this may be your first look at Acreage Living. Either way, we are glad to have this opportunity to bring you news and information about living at a rural residence.

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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

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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.

4-H Hall of Fame Inductee

2009 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Al Lauck has been a mainstay at the Kossuth County Extension and fair since 1971 when he started working at KLGA.

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Save the date - 2009 Current Issues in Nutrition
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Save the Date! 2009 Current Issues in Nutrition - "Appetite, Satiety, and Body Weight Control" - ON LINE!

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Weaning Management Meeting Available On-Line
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Cattle producers can select the day and time to attend an Iowa Beef Center course about weaning management and cow culling. This on-line course is only a “click away.”

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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.
Farm Anaerobic Digestion Information and Tour the Focus of Extension Event
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Livestock producers who want to know more about on-farm anaerobic digestion and tour a digester should plan to attend this Dec. 9 event in Amana.
Feedlot Forum 2010 Series Begins in December
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Iowa State University Extension specialists will offer production and feedlot information during the Iowa Beef Center Feedlot Forum 2010 series that begins in December.
Can SNP Panels Lead the Beef Industry Forward?
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Jim Reecy, researcher at the forefront of the discovery and development of SNPs, and Darrh Bullock, expert on how to best use these informational tools in advancing bull breeding programs, will speak at Iowa conference.
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.
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.
ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.
ISU Extension to Participate in 'Market to Market' Rural Economic Summit
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Nationally distributed Iowa Public Television show to be taped in Shenandoah, Iowa, Thursday, and to air on IPTV channels Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Events


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Staff

Ron Hook-Farm Management Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 754-3648
Fax: (712) 754-3649
Email: rhook@iastate.edu

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