Crops Information

Local News

2008 Custom Rate Survey Available
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
The yearly update of the 2008 Custom Rate Survey is now available from the ISU Extension Publication Distribution Website and also on the Ag Decision Maker Website.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training
(Posted on 2/8/2008)
Mark your calendar for upcoming private pesticide applicator continuing education courses and local test locations.

Spring 2008 Courses for Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators
(Posted on 8/6/2007)
Iowa State University Department of Entomology is sponsoring Continuing Instructional Courses for Certified Commercial Pesiticide Applicators. View Spring Schedule/Download Registration Forms at www.extension.iastate.edu/PME

Farmland Leasing, Crop Marketing, Insurance and Weather
(Posted on 8/2/2007)
This page contains recordings of recent presentations made by Iowa State University Extension Specialists.

Soybeans

Not All SCN Resistant Soybean Varieties Are Created Equal
(Posted on 2/2/2007)
Iowa State University has released the 2006 results of its SCN resistant Soybean Variety Trial Program.

Flexible Farm Lease Agreements
(Posted on 2/2/2007)
Fluctuating markets and uncertain yields make it difficult to arrive at a fair cash rental rate in advance of each crop year. Some owners and tenants are working with flexible lease agreements. ISU Extension has the latest information for cash rental information, for flexible farm lease agreements, and lease forms.

2006 Iowa Crop Performance Tests
(Posted on 2/1/2007)
2006 Iowa Crop Performance Tests - Alfalfa and other Forages; Corn; Oats and Barley; Soybeans - now available.

News from Iowa State University Extension

ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of May 12
(Posted on 5/12/2008)
Listen to interviews about corn planting progress, high grain costs and livestock producers, Iowa’s racial and ethnic makeup, and more.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of May 5
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Listen to interviews about patience during planting season, La niña and corn and soybean yield, farm sector prosperity and the rural economy, and more.
How Much Corn Planted in Iowa Depends on Location
(Posted on 5/7/2008)
According to a new USDA report, 18 percent of Iowa’s corn crop has been planted, well behind the 42 percent that had been planted a year ago and the five-year average of 64 percent. However, those percentages don’t explain where the corn has been planted, say Iowa State University Extension specialists.
Iowa State University Hosts 2008 Biobased Industry Outlook Conference
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
Sept. 7-9 event will showcase crops, cropping systems and equipment at the new ISU Century Farm.
Integrated Crop Management News Is Online and on Time
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
ICM NewsWhen crop research news happens, Iowa farmers and agribusiness professionals want to know — and now they know a lot faster, thanks to the Integrated Crop Management (ICM) News Web site.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 28
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Listen to interviews about getting into wet fields at the start of the 2008 growing season, La Niña and potential yields for corn and soybeans, mitigating air emissions and more.
Midwest Composting Course Offered in Iowa
(Posted on 4/24/2008)
The school focuses on a combination of hands-on training, lecture and discussion, facility operator panel discussions and problem solving.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 21
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
Listen to interviews about weather conditions during planting, land values, the health of manufacturing, Iowa States’ sesquicentennial and more.
Agritourism Producers Encouraged to Register Operations on Visit Iowa Farms Web Site
(Posted on 4/17/2008)
Agritourism producers are encouraged to list their agritourism operations on a central Web site hosted by Iowa State University Extension, www.visitiowafarms.org.
Wet Weather, Soil Temperature May Delay Spring Planting
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
If it doesn’t dry out soon, planting will be delayed in some places in the Corn Belt, ISU Extension climatologist says.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 14
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Listen to an interview with a NASA specialist about living your dreams, as well as interviews about farmers’ corn planting intentions, the Clay County Fair, options for gardeners and more.

Staff

John Holmes-Extension Field Specialist/Crops
Phone: (515) 532-3453
Fax: (515) 532-3415
Email: jdholmes@iastate.edu

Kapil Arora-Ag Engineering Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 382-6551
Fax: (515) 382-2696
Email: pbtiger@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension