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Local News

Managing Tough Times: Beginning Farmer Center
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
Dave Baker works for the Beginning Farmer Center. Follow him as he helps potential farmers make the transition into established farms.

Drying and Managing Grain in Storage
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
ISU Extension has a variety of options for drying and storing your grain.

O'Brien County Pesticide and Manure Applicator Continuing Instruction Schedule - Initial Programs and Reshow
(Posted on 8/10/2008)
O'Brien County Extension will be offering the following reshow schedule for Commercial Pesticide and Commercial or Confinement Manure Applicators.

Private Pesticide Certification
(Posted on 1/16/2008)
Find out where the nearest Private Pesticide locations are for you.

2008 Iowa Crop Performance Tests
(Posted on 11/28/2006)
Results of the 2008 Iowa Crop Performance Test for corn, soybeans, barley, oat, triticale and winter wheat are now available.

Manure Applicator Certification Dates
(Posted on 1/9/2006)
Receive intial certification or renew certification for Commercial Manure Applicators and Confinement Manure Applicators

Commercial Applicator Training Dates
(Posted on 10/4/2004)
Look Here for Upcoming Dates to Renew your Commercial Applicator Certification

News from Iowa State University Extension

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.

Integrated Crop Management Conference set for Dec. 2-3
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
Early registration is recommended for this popular program that includes 34 workshops and a wide range of presentations by ISU faculty and staff and invited speakers from around the Midwest.

ISU Extension Offers 2009 Ag Chemical Dealer Updates
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
Program will provide information and recommendations on new products available for crop production. Each meeting is approved for Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits and for recertification for Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators in categories 1A, 1B, 1C and 10.

Iowa Learning Farm Hosts Strip-Till Field Day in Emmetsburg
(Posted on 10/14/2009)
The Iowa Learning Farm will host a strip-till field day at Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg, on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The field day will allow farmers to see strip-tillage equipment in action from several suppliers and hear from educators and experienced farmers who have been practicing strip-tillage.