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THE BV COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED JULY 8-13 FOR THE FAIR
 
 
 
Pesticide Applicator Testing Information

Iowa Manure Management Action Group - Online Training Information
 

 
 
Multi-Lingual Covid-19 Resources
 
 
Center for Disease Control & Prevention - managing stress & anxiety related to COVID-19

National Alliance on Mental Illness COVID-19 Resources
 
 

 

 
Other Helpful Links:

5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Program 

Ag Decision Maker
 
Agriculture and Natural Resources Homepage

 

Custom Rate Survey

 

Cash Rent Rate Survey

 


2020 BV County Fair Dates: July 9-13, 2020

 

 

County News

June 19, 2020
Corn Growers May Need to Scout for European Corn Borer

Corn growers may need to be on the lookout for a common insect pest this year, especially if they’re no longer using a transgenic Bt seed that is resistant.

June 19, 2020
Beef Quality Assurance Trainings Gradually Resume in Northwest Iowa

While COVID-19 has changed many things, major packers still require a current Beef Quality Assurance certificate from feedlot producers selling market-ready cattle. Beth Doran, beef specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, said that’s why a set of certification workshops has been planned for northwest Iowa producers starting in early July.

June 19, 2020
Options for Iowa State Fair 4-H Livestock Shows and Events Announced

The Iowa State Fairgrounds will host a Fair Special Edition: Iowa 4-H and FFA Livestock Show this summer, following the postponement of the 2020 Iowa State Fair. The revised schedule for 4-H livestock shows will be spread out over three weeks and held Thursday through Saturday – Aug. 6-8, 13-15 and 20-22.

June 18, 2020
Cruciferous Veggies … Super Foods!

In recent years, a number of the cruciferous vegetables, including cauliflower, have been hailed as "super foods." These vegetables have risen in popularity because of the phytonutrients they contain. Phytonutrients are plant-based compounds that may help lower inflammation and reduce the risk of cancer.

June 18, 2020
Farmer Partners Share Cover Crop Experiences during Iowa Learning Farms Field Day

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa Nutrient Research Center, Practical Farmers of Iowa and Conservation Learning Group, is hosting a free virtual cover crop field day on Thursday, June 25 at 1 p.m. with video footage from the field and live interaction with farmers and researchers during the event. 

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