Crops Information

Local News

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Iowa Organic Conference Dec. 4-5 Marks Ninth Year
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
Iowa's organic conference will feature Jerry DeWitt as keynote speaker. DeWitt's work at ISU helped establish the nation's first organic research program at a land grant university.
Conference Will Focus on Agriculture-based Bioeconomy Solutions
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Bioeconomy e-conferenceJames E Lovelock, called by some the paramedic to the planet, will offer the benefits of biochar as the first solution to greenhouse gases during his keynote address at the start of the conference.
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.

Events


Pesticide Applicator Training
More Pesticide Applicator Training events

Nutrient/Manure Management
More Nutrient/Manure Management events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Tom Duncan-Transition Manager
Phone: (712) 662-7131
Fax: (712) 662-7133
Email: duncan@iastate.edu

Mark Licht-ISU Extension Field Agronomist
Phone: 712-792-2364
Fax: 712-792-2366
Email: lichtma@iastate.edu

Julie Hlas-External Relations Specialist
Phone: (712) 274-0048
Fax: (712) 274-7323
Email: hlas@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension