Crops Information

Local News

Private Pesticide Applicator Training Scheduled
(Posted on 11/17/2009)

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.

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)

James 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.

Staff

Don Hofstrand-Value-Added Agriculture specialist & Co-Director of the Ag Marketing Resource Center
Phone: 641-423-0844
Fax: 641-423-2642
Email: dhof@iastate.edu

George Cummins-Crops
Phone: 641.228.1453
Fax: 641.228.1453
Email: gcumns@iastate.edu

Neil Wubben-County Extension Education Director
Phone: 641.732.5574
Fax: 641.732.5574
Email: nwubben@iastate.edu