Environment

Local Highlights

March 26, 2019

Floods are one of the most common and most costly, natural disasters. Preparing for flood situations can minimize injury to yourself and your family and speed the recovery process. These resources will help you prepare and recover from flooding situations. For many helpful links on our disaster recovery web page click HERE.

April 27, 2016

Windbreaks 101

Do you have a windbreak on your farm or acreage? Do you need one? How do you start? Are there any financial incentives to help with the cost?

December 11, 2014

Pruning Oak Trees in Winter

The weather has grown colder, but that doesn't mean Iowans should ignore their trees until spring. Quite the opposite. Winter is the best time to prune oak trees in Iowa.

October 15, 2014

Farm Stress Management

Although adults involved in the agriculture industry may not come out and verbally share they are under financial or emotional stress, there are signs they may be in need of help.

Farm Stress Management Resources

More County News

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/01/2004 - 00:00

A Quick Reference to Butler County Residents. Be sure to check out all the links at "Resources from ISU Extension" on this page for more information.

Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR)

Iowa Dept. of Ag & Land Stewardship (IDALS) - your source for pesticide information, soil conservation, water quality regulations

ISU Wildlife - find staff to contact with your wildlife questions

ISU Entomology - What's bugging you? Look on this page under"Iowa Insect Information"

Trees Forever

ISU Extension Agricultural and Natural Resources

Agriculture and Natural Resources has many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.

Statewide Resources

Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension

Publications and resources covering fish farming to pond management.
Iowa Water Center

Providing Iowans with an independent, authoritative voice on water resource issues affecting Iowa.
Riparian Management Systems

A management approach for environmental enhancement of intensively modified agricultural landscapes.
Extension Soil Management & Environment

Research-based information and current Extension and Research projects on tillage and cropping systems, soil carbon sequestration, residue management, and cover crops.
Pest Management and the Environment

Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.
Soil and Land Use

The Iowa Soil and Land Use site provides data related to the agricultural and non-agricultural uses of Iowa land to help you determine the right use for your soil.
Water and Environmental Stewardship Engineering

Providing extension services on topics such as water quality and pollution control, hydrology and drainage, and remote sensing and modeling.
Forestry Extension

Tree identification, care and maintenance, and timber management resources.
Wildlife Extension

Educating people about Iowa's wildlife resources so that Iowans can make informed decisions that impact wildlife and their habitats.
Leadership and Performance-Based Watershed Management

Establishing watershed groups in impaired sub-watersheds throughout Iowa implemented through partnerships of farmers, extension specialists, Iowa State University Extension and agencies at the state and local level.
Heartland Regional Water Coordination Initiative

Building institutional partnerships and increasing the capacity of citizens, educators, agencies and community leaders to better address water quality concerns.
Iowa Learning Farms

Iowa Learning Farms is building a Culture of Conservation, calling attention to the importance of improved water and soil quality through conservation farming practices.
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Developing new ways to farm profitably while conserving natural resources.
Iowa Manure Management Action Group

Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.
Soil Fertility

Find resources on soil nutrients, nutrient management, soil sampling and testing, interpretations and recommendations.