Crops Information

Local News

ICM News

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

cornfield

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

AgDM

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.

honeybee

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

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

Newsletters

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

Events


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Staff

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

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.

Resources from ISU Extension

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