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Crop Connections
(Posted on 5/2/2011)
Crop Connection is a newsletter ISU Extension field agronomist Mark Licht sends out throughout the year to alert growers and agronomists to current issues in corn and soybean production and protection. The newsletter provides short articles to get the basic idea with links to find more detailed information. There are also a variety of quick links included to help individuals find pertinent crop production and protection information.

News from Iowa State University Extension
Elwynn Taylor to Speak at ISU Northern Research Farm Annual Meeting
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
The Iowa State University Northern Research and Demonstration Farm will hold its association annual meeting and an educational program on March 8 at the Duncan Hall in Duncan Iowa. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and adjourn at 2 p.m.; lunch will be provided.
Iowa State University Northwest Research Farm to Highlight Crop Research Results
(Posted on 1/23/2012)
Results of crop production research conducted at Iowa State University Northwest Research Farm (NWRF) located near Sutherland will be shared during a program for corn and soybean producers on Thursday, Feb. 2 in Spencer, Iowa.
Field Crop Insects Publication Added to Crop Reference Series
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) have released a collaborative publication, Field Crop Insects, the latest in a series of practical and valuable reference tools for farmers.
Conference to Cover Production and Marketing of Fruits and Vegetables
(Posted on 1/11/2012)
The Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Annual Conference will be held Jan. 27-28 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny.
Iowa Soil and Land Use Website Gets a Make-over
(Posted on 1/9/2012)
Those who work the farmland, whether they call it dirt or soil, know that it is one of the state’s richest resources. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach helps those that own, manage and work the land, as well as those who talk about it, know and understand Iowa soil through a recently revised website.

Events


Crop and Pest Management
More Crop and Pest Management events

Pesticide Applicator Training
More Pesticide Applicator Training events

Nutrient/Manure Management
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View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

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

Mark Licht - Field Agronomist
Phone: (515) 382-6551 or (712) 790-7233 cell
Fax: (515) 382-2696
Email: lichtma@iastate.edu

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