Farm Management 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?

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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

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.
ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.
ISU Extension to Participate in 'Market to Market' Rural Economic Summit
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Nationally distributed Iowa Public Television show to be taped in Shenandoah, Iowa, Thursday, and to air on IPTV channels Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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.
Iowa-Minnesota Drainage Research Forum in Ames Nov. 10
(Posted on 10/13/2009)
Sponsored jointly by Iowa State University Extension and the University of Minnesota Extension, the program will provide updates on drainage research and projects in Iowa, Indiana and Minnesota.

Events


Nutrient/Manure Management
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Crop and Pest Management
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Livestock Production
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Staff

Shawn Shouse-Ag Engineer
Phone: 712-769-2600
Fax: 712-769-2610
Email: sshouse@iastate.edu

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

Bob Wells-Farm Management Field Specialist
Phone: 641-673-5481
Fax: 641-673-0559
Email: wellsjb@iastate.edu

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

Joe Sellers-Livestock Field Specialist
Phone: 641-774-2016
Fax: 641-774-8588
Email: sellers@iastate.edu

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