Crops Information

Local News

Custom Rate Survey and Cash Rental Rates
(Posted on 5/19/2009)
Here is the most recent Custom Rate Survey and Cash Rental Rates.

Iowa Farm Lease Forms
(Posted on 5/16/2008)
You can view or print these leasing forms on the web. Double click to view which one you would like.

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Serve Safe Meals in the Field
(Posted on 3/30/2007)
In this publication there are several helpful things to keep in mind while eating meals in the field. One important thing to remember is to serve foods that must be eaten with a fork or spoon to minize hand-to-mouth contact and accidental ingestion of chemicals.

Corn plants

ISU launches a new corn web page
(Posted on 12/1/2006)
A completely new website has been launched for ISU Extension Corn Production. Within this site you can find current and relevant management information for producing corn in the state of Iowa. The website is designed to provide research based recommendations and diagnostic tools to producers and agricultural clientele.

AREA SUBSOIL MOISTURE RESERVES EXCELLENT
(Posted on 11/8/2006)
ISU Extension crop specialists completed their fall subsoil moisture survey on November 1 in central Iowa. Subsoil moisture levels are surveyed in pre-determined locations each spring and fall, says John Holmes, Extension Field Specialist.

Ag Decision Maker

Ag Decision Maker Updates
(Posted on 9/12/2006)
Business Solutions for Farms and Agribusiness from Iowa State University Extension. Outlook Information for Crops and Livestock.

E-Farm Management

Crop Marketing, Insurance and Weather
(Posted on 4/17/2006)
Recently Steve Johnson and Elwynn Taylor worked together on Breeze presentations addressing the ag hot topics of weather, marketing and insurance.

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.
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.

Events


Pesticide Applicator Training
More Pesticide Applicator Training events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

John D. Holmes-Extension Field Specialist/Crops
Phone: (515) 532-3453
Fax: (515) 532-3415
Email: jdholmes@iastate.edu

Kapil Arora-ISU Extension Field Specialist/Ag. Engineer
Phone: (515) 382-6551
Fax: (515) 382-2696
Email: pbtiger@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension