Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
Crops
Local Highlights
Statewide Resources
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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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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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Grain handling, agricultural machine design, precision farming systems, soil tillage and management, and agricultural drainage.
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Your source for comprehensive crop production news and information from Iowa State University specialists and agronomists.
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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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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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Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.
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Daily 4” soil temperatures for Iowa counties to assist with crop management decisions and nutrient applications.
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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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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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Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.
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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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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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Find resources on soil nutrients, nutrient management, soil sampling and testing, interpretations and recommendations.
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Specialists have compiled a list of resources to help you prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Remember to take care of yourself and your family first; then deal with the things lost to the disaster.
Sioux County Events
Pesticide Applicator Training
- Roadside, Forest & Acquatic Pest Management CIC
10/16/2013 - Ornamental & Turf Applicators' CIC
11/06/2013 - Commercial Ag Weed, Insect & Plant Disease CIC
11/13/2013
Nutrient/Manure Management
- Commercial Manure Applicators' DVD Reshow
04/18/2013 - Confinement Site Manure Applicators' DVD Reshow
04/18/2013 - Commercial Manure Applicators' DVD Reshow
05/16/2013 - Confinement Site Manure Applicators' DVD Reshow
05/16/2013 - Commercial Manure Applicators' DVD Reshow
06/20/2013
All Events for Sioux County
Statewide Calendar
Staff
Staff
Related Links
Commercial Applicator Certification
Iowa State University Entomology
Iowa State University Horticulture
Crop Associations
AgMRC - Value Added Ag Marketing Resource
E-Answers - information representing the work of Extension Services at Land Grant universities throughout the United States

