Crops Information

Local News

The First Frost of Autumn Questions
(Posted on 10/5/2009)
The first frost of the autumn generally brings a flurry of forage related questions. These questions usually center on three general topics: toxic prussic acid potential and management of frosted sudangrass and sorghum sudangrass hybrids; is frosted alfalfa toxic to grazing animals; and now that we've had frost, should I harvest the last alfalfa cutting?

hay

Current Agronomy News-Updated Hay Prices-Mid to Late September 2009
(Posted on 10/4/2009)
Would you like to keep track of the current hay prices? These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks.

2009 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
(Posted on 3/13/2009)
Just Released...2009 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey. The newly revised edition of the Custom Rate Survey has just been released. This is one of the most popular ISU extension publications for Iowa farmers, land owners, custom operators and farm managers.

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


Crop and Pest Management
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Pesticide Applicator Training
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Nutrient/Manure Management
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Staff

Mark Carlton-Crops Field Specialist
Phone: (641) 932-5612
Fax: (641) 932-5662
Email: mcarltn@iastate.edu

Aaron Saeugling-Crops Field Specialist
Phone: 641-782-8426
Fax:
Email: clonz5@iastate.edu

Tim Eggers-Farm Management Field Specialist
Phone: 712-542-5171
Fax: 712-542-5936
Email: teggers@iastate.edu

Pat Swartzlander-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (641)872-1755 or (641)774-2016
Fax: (641)872-1648
Email: pswartz@iastate.edu

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