Farm Management Information

Local News

Give the Gift of Grain to Benefit Iowa 4-H
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Crop producers who want to support Iowa 4-H Youth Development have another option besides writing a check or donating cash. They can give the gift of grain.

2009 Hay Price Update
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Much of the price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News. Personal contacts of local Iowa hay auctions secured price information for these market outlets. Auctions were chosen to reflect prices across Iowa. Other nearby auctions may exist. No endorsement of the listed auctions is intended.

2010 ISU Garden Calendar Now Available
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
This full-color 12-month calendar focuses on earth-friendly gardening. Each month lists specific tips plus the back pages offer details on four green garden topics: compost, rain collection, beekeeping, and houseplant choices. Gardening resources, such as web sites and publications, also are listed.

ISU Extension offers High Tunnels Workshops
(Posted on 10/7/2009)
Can you envision enjoying fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables for six months rather than three?

Chizek Says ISU Extension is in the Relationship Business in Region 6
(Posted on 10/1/2009)
Jerry Chizek makes his way around his new Iowa State University Extension region, he’s quick to reassure folks that “Extension will still be in the relationship business.”

Extension Energy News & Tips
(Posted on 9/23/2009)
ISU Extension in northwest Iowa offers tips and links to help you conserve energy. Also included is ISU's Live Green Tip.

Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County
(Posted on 9/14/2009)
The Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County committee are proud to share their progress throughout Pocahontas County. Enjoy your driving tour!

Pocahontas County 4-H Wants You
(Posted on 9/3/2009)
If you or someone you know is interested in joining 4-H this is a great place to start for information about the Pocahontas County 4-H Program. Check out the links we have created for enrollment, re-enrollment and club support.

Events

Crop and Pest Management

11/18/2009 Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Management CIC
12/01/2009 Grain Fumigation CIC
12/02/2009 Pest Control Operators CIC

More Crop and Pest Management events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Tom Olsen-ISU Extension Farm Management Field Specialist
Phone: 712-662-7131
Fax: 712-662-7133
Email: tolsen@iastate.edu

Jerry Weiss-ISU Extension Swine Field Specialist
Phone: 712-335-3103
Fax: 712-335-3104
Email: weissj@iastate.edu

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.

ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.

ISU Extension to Participate in 'Market to Market' Rural Economic Summit
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Nationally distributed Iowa Public Television show to be taped in Shenandoah, Iowa, Thursday, and to air on IPTV channels Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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.