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combining corn

November Crop Update
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
Late, Wet Harvest Season; Corn Ear Rots and Mycotoxins; Wet Soybeans; FOR YOUR CALENDAR: Integrated Crop Management Conference, Ag Chem Dealer Update, Crop Advantage Series

corn dry for harvest

Another Challenging Corn Drying Season in 2009
(Posted on 10/19/2009)
What can be expected in October and November for dry down and how can you cut dryig costs and increase the capacity of a high temperature dryer?

fall frost

Fall Forage and Frost Freeze
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
The frost of the autumn generally brings a flurry of forage related questions. These questions usually center on three general topics: managing frosten sorghum, is frosted alfalfa toxic and should I harvest alfalfa after a frost?

hay price for bale

October 2009 Hay Price Update
(Posted on 10/5/2009)
These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Most price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News.

Pesticide Applicators

Commercial Pesticide Applicators Continuing Instruction Courses
(Posted on 3/31/2009)
Linn County Extension will serve as a site for the upcoming Continuing Instructional Courses (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators. There will be only 2 dates scheduled for each CIC so you will want to register today.

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.
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.

Events


Crop and Pest Management
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Staff

Jim Fawcett-Field Specialist - Crops
Phone: 319-337-2145
Fax: 319-337-7864
Email: fawcett@iastate.edu

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

Resources from ISU Extension

  • 3279 7th Ave., Suite 140
  • Marion, IA 52302
  • (319) 377-9839; Hortline: 319-447-0647
  • benesh1@iastate.edu