Crops Information

Local News

ISU Extension Crop Production News
(Posted on 6/8/2009)
An up-to-date source for Iowa crop production news.

Across the Fence
(Posted on 5/20/2009)
Many things happen between planting and harvesting seasons that can and do affect your yield. Mark Wuebker, Marion County Crops Field Specialist, writes a newsletter to address these issues, as well as other questions and problems that may arise during the growing season. Corn replanting decisions Soybean replanting decisions

Ag Decision Maker
(Posted on 5/4/2009)
This is a business information resource for agriculture. Click to find information on Crops, Livestock, Whole Farm, or Business Development.

What can we do to help honey bees?
(Posted on 4/22/2009)
"A swarm of bees in May Is worth a load of hay; A swarm of bees in June Is worth a silver spoon; A swarm of bees in July Is not worth a fly." - Rhyme from England

Integrated Crop Management
(Posted on 7/24/2008)
Detailed, research-based articles for better management decisions.

Newsletters & News
(Posted on 7/10/2007)

Events

Pesticide Applicator Training

11/18/2009 Commercial Ag Pest Management
12/02/2009 Commercial Pest Control Operators
12/10/2009 Private Pesticide Applicator Training
01/26/2010 Private Pesticide Applicator Training
01/26/2010 Private Pesticide Applicator Training

More Pesticide Applicator Training events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Mark Wuebker-Extension Field Agronomist
Phone: (515)957-5778
Fax: (515) 967-6164
Email: mwuebker@iastate.edu

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.

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.