Crops Information

Local News

Bioconference

BioConference Solutions for Sustainability
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
Iowa State University's seventh bioeconomy conference on Dec. 1 will be offered simultaneously with partner universities as a virtual conference. James Lovelock, renowned for his global environmental science thinking, is keynote speaker.

applicators

Commercial Applicator Continuing Instructional Courses
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
Winnebago County Extension will serve as a site for the upcoming Commercial Applicators Continuing Instructional Courses for Fall/Winter 2009.

corn

Corn Nitrogen Rate Calculator is On-line
(Posted on 3/29/2006)
AMES, Iowa -- Corn producers can calculate the economic return to nitrogen (N) application with different N and corn prices using a new regional Web-based tool located at the Iowa State University Extension Agronomy Web site.

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
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Nutrient/Manure Management
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Staff

Paul Kassel-Crops Farm Field Specialist
Phone: 712-262-2264
Fax: 712- 262-8481
Email: kassel@iastate.edu

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