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Iowa farm economy

Agricultural Outlook and Management Series Comes to Amana
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
Iowa’s farm economy is at a critical crossroad. The purpose of the meeting is to help attendees better understand the challenges and opportunities facing farmers in 2010 and beyond.

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?

combining corn

Crop Update October 8, 2009
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
First Fall Freeze Concerns; CORN: Corn Ear Rots, Drying & Storage Concerns; FOR YOUR CALENDAR: Integrated Crop Management Conference, Ag Chem Dealer Update

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

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.
Give the Gift of Grain to Benefit Iowa 4-H
(Posted on 10/5/2009)
This is a revised version of an earlier release, updating the process for selling grain through the Iowa 4-H Foundation.

Events


Crop and Pest Management
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Pesticide Applicator Training
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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