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Commercial applicator test help session washington iowa
February 27, 2013

 All commercial pesticide applicators must take exams in order to become initially certified and some choose to become re-certified by exam rather than by attending continuing instructional courses.  A training session designed to help prepare individuals for the commercial pesticide applicator examinations will be offered in Washington on Monday, March 11.

Hay prices
February 18, 2013

These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Most price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News.

seeding bare spot in pasture
February 18, 2013

Dry conditions during much of 2012 and overgrazing late into the fall have damaged many Iowa pastures. This is one method used to maintain existing pastures by doing some form of partial reseeding.

Private Applicator Recertification Ag Expo hawkeye downs cedar rapids iowa
January 2, 2013

The 2013 dates for the private pesticide applicator continuing instructional courses have been set. Find the recertification course nearest you!

ISU Linn County Extension has moved to Cedar Rapids from Marion
December 3, 2012

ISU Extension Linn County is officially part of Cedar Rapids!  Come visit us at our new location on Collins Road - close to Lindale Mall.

Weekly Crop Conditions report
Integrated Crop Management:
 the source for Iowa Crop Production News  
Iowa Crop Performance Tests
(ICPT)
 help farmers select the best hybrids & varieties for production conditions.
 
 
Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification
 

Soybean Extension & Research
- the latest research-based information and recommendations on soybean production in Iowa
Crop Soil Test
ing
form
Multiflora Rose Control

Cost Decision Tools
help you to determine pasture cost improvement, hay storage cost comparison, crop production costs and much more!

Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.

Statewide Resources

  • Entryway to crop production, soil and nutrient management, weed management, and ag weather information.

  • Insecticide evaluation reports and information on specific pests of economic significance to Iowa crop production.

  • Information that protects and enhances the economic value of Iowa’s agriculture and horticulture, by educating growers and the general public about plant diseases and science.

  • Grain handling, agricultural machine design, precision farming systems, soil tillage and management, and agricultural drainage.

  • Your source for comprehensive crop production news and information from Iowa State University specialists and agronomists.

  • The Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic provides diagnosis of plant problems (plant diseases, insect damage, and assessment of herbicide damage) and the identification of insects and weeds from the field, garden, and home.

  • Providing direct, unbiased comparisons of corn hybrids and soybean varieties, in a number of different environments.

  • Iowa Learning Farms is building a Culture of Conservation, calling attention to the importance of improved water and soil quality through conservation farming practices.

  • Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.

  • Daily 4” soil temperatures for Iowa counties to assist with crop management decisions and nutrient applications.

  • Knowledge and information that improves the efficiency of traditional commodity grain markets and assists emerging markets for user-specific grains.

  • Educating producers, consumers and policy makers in the research and extension activities in organic agriculture both on-farm and at Iowa State University.

  • Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.

  • Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.

  • The Iowa Soil and Land Use site provides data related to the agricultural and non-agricultural uses of Iowa land to help you determine the right use for your soil.

  • Find resources on soil nutrients, nutrient management, soil sampling and testing, interpretations and recommendations.

  • Specialists have compiled a list of resources to help you prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Remember to take care of yourself and your family first; then deal with the things lost to the disaster.

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