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October 21, 2016
The Rural Innovator

We know that northeast Iowa's agricultural heritage is the cornerstone of economic viability.  Beginning farmers are the key to a future of thriving communities, diverse businesses, and strong families.

"The Rural Innovator" is a quarterly, online newsletter that connects beginning farmers with resources, innovators with ideas and technology and transitioning farmers with the next generation.

In each issue, you'll gain reliable, research-based information about diverse agriculture practices and read stories about Iowans who are using those methods to manage profitable businesses.  

Each newsletter is created by the Northeast Iowa ISU Extension Ag Team - dedicated team of Extension specialists and coordinators working in county offices throughout the region.

To see past issues click HERE.

September 23, 2016
Management of Flood Submerged Grain
September 23, 2016
Dealing With Flooding
September 22, 2016
Helpful Links to Aid in Flood Recovery

Included in this issue is important phone numbers and many helpful links to aid in flood recovery.

June 30, 2016
What is the Cost of Late Season Waterhemp?
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

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.

ISU Extension Agricultural and Natural Resources

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

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Bill Arndorfer
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barndorf@mail.iastate.edu
319-231-7397
Kapil Arora
Ag Engineer Field Specialist
pbtiger@iastate.edu
515-382-6551
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