Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
Crops
Local Highlights
Newsletters:
Monthly Ag Marketing Strategies Newletter
by Steve Johnson
Farm & Ag Business Management Field Specialist
Integrated Crop Management Newsletter
Crop Happenings
Publications:
Ag Data for Decision Maker
Cash Rental Rates for Iowa
Farm Custom Rate Survey
Other Sites of Interest:
Growing Degree Days
US National Weather Service- IOWA
Freese-Notis Weather
The Maize Project
Iowa Ag Census
Iowa Corn Growers Assoc.
Iowa Soybean Assoc.
Iowa Dept.of Ag & Land Stewardship
ISU Entomology Image Gallery
Iowa State Weed Science
Beginning Farmer Center
Ag Climate Information
Crop Performance Tests
Iowa Ag Statistics
Statewide Resources
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Information that protects and enhances the economic value of Iowa’s agriculture and horticulture, by educating growers and the general public about plant diseases and science.
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Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.
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The Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic provides diagnosis of plant problems (plant diseases, insect damage, and assessment of herbicide damage) and the identification of insects and weeds from the field, garden, and home.
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Providing direct, unbiased comparisons of corn hybrids and soybean varieties, in a number of different environments.
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Daily 4” soil temperatures for Iowa counties to assist with crop management decisions and nutrient applications.
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Educating producers, consumers and policy makers in the research and extension activities in organic agriculture both on-farm and at Iowa State University.
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The Iowa Soil and Land Use site provides data related to the agricultural and non-agricultural uses of Iowa land to help you determine the right use for your soil.
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Entryway to crop production, soil and nutrient management, weed management, and ag weather information.
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Insecticide evaluation reports and information on specific pests of economic significance to Iowa crop production.
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Grain handling, agricultural machine design, precision farming systems, soil tillage and management, and agricultural drainage.
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Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.
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Your source for comprehensive crop production news and information from Iowa State University specialists and agronomists.
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Iowa Learning Farms is building a Culture of Conservation, calling attention to the importance of improved water and soil quality through conservation farming practices.
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Knowledge and information that improves the efficiency of traditional commodity grain markets and assists emerging markets for user-specific grains.
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Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.
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Find resources on soil nutrients, nutrient management, soil sampling and testing, interpretations and recommendations.
