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Thursday, April 4, 2019 - 15:51After the Flood, Call Iowa Concern for Help
Tammy Jacobs, Laura Sternweis
When dealing with flooding or other natural disasters, Iowans can turn to Iowa Concern for help. With a toll-free phone number, live chat capabilities and a website, Iowa Concern services are available 24 hours a day, seven days per week at no charge.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 14:26Produce Growers Offered Free Water Testing
Ellen Johnsen
Produce growers who want to get their water tested can do so for free, thanks to an effort by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Produce Safety Team, which is providing five drop-off dates and locations across the state.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 13:22Vegetable Growers Also Face Flooding Issues
Ajay Nair
Although specialty crops were not yet planted when flooding occurred this spring, crops could still be at risk from chemical and biological contaminants. An article in the May edition of Acreage Living has more information.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 11:10Iowa Farm Rental Rates Decline, But Not as Much as Commodities
Alejandro Plastina
Cash rental rates for Iowa farmland are down 1.4% compared to last year, but are still higher than in 2011, despite significant decreases in crop prices.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 12:00ISU Extension and Outreach to Offer Delayed and Prevented Planting Webinar on May 24
Rebecca Vittetoe, Virgil Schmitt, Ryan Drolette
The ISU Extension and Outreach hosted webinar will include information addressing planting options and crop insurance policies and considerations.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 09:55Bioreactor Installation Field Day Is June 11 Near Albert City
Liz Juchems
The Olie Leimer farm near Albert City is the location of the June 11 field day featuring the installation of a bioreactor. The program includes information about planning, financial assistance, role contractors play and a demonstration of how a bioreactor works.
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