Crops Information

Local News

Field and Feedlot
(Posted on 6/24/2009)
Field & Feedlot- a monthly newsletter to help with all of your Livestock questions and updates.

2009 Custom Rate Sheet
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
2009 Custom Rate Sheet

Flex Leasing for Cash Rent
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
Fluctuating markets and uncertain yields make it difficult to arrive at a fair cash rental rate in advance of each crop year.

2009 Palo Alto County Fair
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
2009 Palo Alto County Fair is coming soon!

Paul Kassel's Crop Bulletin
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
Paul Kassel's Monthly Crop Bulletin

New Changes for COOL - Country of Origin Labelings
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
New rules for 4-H-er's regarding Country Origin for Labeling

2009 Palo Alto County Extension Council
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
The 2009 Palo Alto County Extension Council

Ag Decision Maker
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
The latest on all of your farming needs and updates for the farming community.

Gardening Tips for 2009
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
Gardening in the Zone

2009 Cash Rent Survey
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
2009 Cash Rent Survey

2009 ISU Extension Current News
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
Current ISU News and Updates

How to handle Economic uncertainty.
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
A series of media pieces relating to the economic uncertainty during this time. We will have some articles relating to stress, budgets and how we can help people in NW Iowa to avoid the panic mode .

News from Iowa State University Extension

Field Diagnostic Clinic is a Return to the Basics
(Posted on 6/29/2009)
July sessions in Ames will focus on insect, weed and crop disease identification, herbicide injury, nutrient deficiency symptoms, and understanding crop growth and development.

Crop Management Clinic Features More Than 20 Management Topics
(Posted on 6/29/2009)
Two-day session to be conducted July 15 and 16 in Ames.Continuing Education Unit credits are available.

Postharvest Handling of Vegetables Highlighted at July Workshops
(Posted on 6/29/2009)
Sessions in Ames and Decorah to include discussions on wholesale markets and on preparing produce for market.

Forum Shares ISU Extension Research on Farmers’ Use of Conservation Loans
(Posted on 6/26/2009)
On July 8, the public is invited to find out how farmers are using low-interest loans to address water quality concerns.

Correctionville Pasture Walk June 30
(Posted on 6/25/2009)
Many aspects of grazing cattle will be demonstrated and discussed at this Correctionville pasture walk. Registration includes a light meal and should be made by June 26.

Iowa Learning Farm Hosts Clay County Field Day
(Posted on 6/24/2009)
The Iowa Learning Farm will host a field day at the Clay County Growers demonstration site near Spencer, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 7, beginning at 5:15 p.m. with field tours beginning at 5:30. The field day will focus on crop residue management and conservation farming practices, including no-till and strip-till, for optimum results.

Corn and Soybean Initiative Reaches Growers through Agribusiness Partnerships
(Posted on 6/17/2009)
Since late 2004, the Corn and Soybean Initiative has been connecting with agribusinesses, retailers, commodity organizations, farm media and others to reach growers with Iowa State research, extension and educational resources.

Study Results of Weed Control in Roundup Ready® Cropping Systems Released
(Posted on 6/16/2009)
Results of a four year multi-state weed research project are being released to help growers understand management practices in Roundup Ready® cropping systems.

Staff

Paul Kassel-Crop Field Specialist
Phone: 712-262-2264
Fax: 712-262-8481
Email: kassel@iastate.edu