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2009 Fall Commercial Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instructional Dates
(Posted on 9/10/2009)
The 2009 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instructional dates have been announced. Continuing Instruction are for applicators that are renewing their certification for Commercial Pesticide Application.

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State Officials Scouting NE Iowa for Emerald Ash Borer After Larva Found, Infestation Not Confirmed
(Posted on 6/4/2009)
ELKADER - Efforts to scout portions of northeast Iowa for the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) have intensified following the submission of an EAB larva to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The larva was reportedly from Clayton County, however no additional EAB larvae have been found and no signs of infestation have been spotted in the immediate area.

News from Iowa State University Extension

New Publication Examines On-Farm Energy Use
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
“Farm Energy: How Much Energy Is Being Used on Your Farm?” (PM 2089A), is available to download from the ISU Extension Online Store. The publication offers initial steps that help farmers analyze their farm energy use.
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.
Iowa-Minnesota Drainage Research Forum in Ames Nov. 10
(Posted on 10/13/2009)
Sponsored jointly by Iowa State University Extension and the University of Minnesota Extension, the program will provide updates on drainage research and projects in Iowa, Indiana and Minnesota.

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Staff

Joel DeJong-Crops Field Agronomist
Phone: 712-546-7835
Fax: 712-546-7837
Email: jldejong@iastate.edu

Beth Doran-Beef Field Specialist
Phone: 712-737-4230
Fax: 712-737-3590
Email: doranb@iastate.edu

Kris Kohl-Field Specialist-Agricultural Engineering
Phone: 712-732-5056
Fax: 712-732-5006
Email: kkohl1@iastate.edu

Dave Stender-Swine Field Specialist
Phone: 712-225-6196
Fax: 712-225-3173
Email: dstender@iastate.edu

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