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Sac County to hold Ag Outlook meeting
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
Iowa’s farm economy is at a critical cross-road. Higher input costs and increased market volatility has significantly impacted farmers and the decisions they make. Iowa State University Extension Economics and Farm Management will be holding a series of Agricultural Outlook and Risk Management meetings across Iowa in November.

2009-2010 Private Pesticide Applicator Training
(Posted on 10/5/2009)
Attention Prestide Applicators! Exam dates and private CIC programs have been scheduled in and around our county this winter. Feel free to attend any session that fits your schedule.

Fall 2009 Commercial Pesticide Applicators Training
(Posted on 10/1/2009)
Check here for the dates of the Fall 2009 Commercial Pesticide Applicator trainings.

Hail Resources for Area Producers
(Posted on 9/10/2009)
Areas of Sac and Calhoun Counties were hit hard by hail this month. If you need assistance please contact our Field Agronomist Mark Licht at 712-790-7233 or your local Extension Office.

Monthly Newsletters
(Posted on 3/11/2009)
Read the current articles on up-to-date crops information, other agricultural information, horticultural information, and family related matters as written by several ISU Extension Field Specialists serving Sac County.

Average Value of Iowa Farmland Nears $4,500 an Acre in 2008 Survey
(Posted on 12/18/2008)
The average value of an acre of farmland in Iowa reached $4,468 in 2008, continuing to increase for the ninth year in a row, according to an annual survey conducted by Iowa State University Extension. Mike Duffy, ISU Extension farm economist who conducts the survey, said the indicators toward the end of the year imply the upward trend may be slowing as the national economy battles recessionary pressures.

Annual Report To The Citizens of Sac County
(Posted on 10/27/2008)
Partnerships help Iowa State University Extension create a better future for all Iowans. Together we can improve quality of life in Iowa. Here are a few examples of Iowa State University Extension on Partnerships at work in Sac County.

Farm Economics - Check for the most requested publications
(Posted on 2/22/2008)
Includes the most requested publications -- Cash Rent Surveys, Leases, Custom Rates, Production Cost Worksheets, IA Farmland Values, etc

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.