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Man demonstrating log quality

34th Annual Southeast Iowa Forestry Field Day to be Held October 6th, 2009
(Posted on 9/16/2009)
Join us for the 2009 Southeast Iowa Forestry Field Day on Tuesday, October 6th for up-to-date information on many relevant forestry topics.

Windmill

Money Available to Plug Your Abandoned Well
(Posted on 1/21/2005)
Abandoned wells are a danger to our environment and our personal safety. If you have one on your property you should consider plugging it as soon as possible.

News from Iowa State University Extension

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.
Integrated Crop Management Conference set for Dec. 2-3
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
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.
ISU Extension Offers 2009 Ag Chemical Dealer Updates
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
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 categories 1A, 1B, 1C and 10.
Iowa Learning Farm Hosts Strip-Till Field Day in Emmetsburg
(Posted on 10/14/2009)
The Iowa Learning Farm will host a strip-till field day at Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg, on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The field day will allow farmers to see strip-tillage equipment in action from several suppliers and hear from educators and experienced farmers who have been practicing strip-tillage.
Iowa-Minnesota Drainage Research Forum in Ames Nov. 10
(Posted on 10/13/2009)
Sponsored jointly by Iowa State University Extension and the University of Minnesota Extension, the program will provide updates on drainage research and projects in Iowa, Indiana and Minnesota.

Events


Nutrient/Manure Management
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Crop and Pest Management
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Livestock Production
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Staff

Robert Dodds-Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: 319.385.8126
Fax: 319.385.2617
Email: redodds@iastate.edu

Greg Brenneman-Ag Engineering Field Specialist
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: gregb@iastate.edu

Bob Wells-Farm Management Field Specialist
Phone: (641) 673-5841
Fax: (641) 673-0559
Email: wellsjb@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension