Linn County Extension
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.
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?
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 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?
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.
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.
Integrated Crop Management: • A Tough Harvest - Frequently Asked Questions • How Delayed Harvest Might Affect Ear Rots and Mycotoxin Contamination • Soil Management of Harvest Ruts • Crop and Weather Report Week of Oct. 26 • Soybean Quality Issues in 2009 • Integrated Crop Management Conference set for Dec. 2 and 3 Soybean Extension & Research - the latest research-based information and recommendations on soybean production in Iowa
Soil Testing form