Delayed Harvest and Corn Mold Problems
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
The corn harvest is later than it has been any time in recent memory, and the prolonged moist conditions are conducive for molds to develop on grain in the field. Over the past few days we have received numerous reports of ear rots developing in the field and questions concerning mycotoxin production when conditions are cool but wet.

Improve Your Success at Farmers Market
(Posted on 9/4/2009)
Farmers have to do more than just show up and open the tailgate when selling their product at Farmers Markets. Andy Larson with ISU Extension’s new program in Small Farm Sustainability will be discussing practical ways farmer-vendors can present themselves and their products to sell at farmers markets on November 12th in Mason City.