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Local News

2007-2008 Private Pesticide Applicators Continuing Education
(Posted on 12/5/2007)
Find here a schedule of Pesticide Applicator Testing and Trainings with times and locations.

Cool Stored Grain
(Posted on 11/15/2007)
Now that winter temperatures are here, it is time to manage grain temperatures for winter storage.

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)

James 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.