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September 25, 2019

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction scheduled for Oct.-Dec.

SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dickinson County will host Continuing Instruction Courses (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators at their office located at the Fairgrounds (1600 15th Street) in Spirit Lake. The programs are provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) and can be seen at office locations across Iowa.

October 30, 2019

Agronomy in the Field for Women learning sessions to begin Dec. 17 in Spirit Lake

Women farmers, landowners and ag retailers are invited to participate in free monthly Agronomy in the Field learning sessions beginning at 6:00 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach office located at 1600 15^th Street in Spirit Lake. In its fifth year, Agronomy in the Field for Women focuses on strengthening agronomic skills for women leading to a better understanding of crop production, inputs, conservation practices and stronger decision-making skills and communication with spouse, farming partners, tenants and/or agribusiness partners.

October 17, 2019

Produce Safety Alliance course to be held Nov. 21 in Orange City

ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training on Nov. 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the ISU Extension and Outreach Sioux County office in Orange City. The training sessions are for fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs).

September 15, 2019

Educational Farm Bill Workshops to be held throughout Northwest Iowa this December

SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa – Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach is partnering with the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) to conduct 2018 Farm Bill workshops in Northwest Iowa throughout December. Producers, agri-business personnel, landowners and other interested parties will have an opportunity to learn about the program election and enrollment process regarding the 2018 Farm Bill, as well as discuss farm stress management and financial decision-making. With seven meetings to be hosted in the region, individuals can select the date and location that works best for them.

July 1, 2019

Flood Recovery Resources

Resources for dealing with flooding: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/disasterrecovery/flooding
For specific flood information regarding beef cattle, visit: http://www.iowabeefcenter.org/floodresources.html

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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

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.
Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension

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

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

A management approach for environmental enhancement of intensively modified agricultural landscapes.
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.
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.
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Developing new ways to farm profitably while conserving natural resources.
Pest Management and the Environment

Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.
Iowa Manure Management Action Group

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

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

Specialists have compiled a list of resources to help you prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Remember to take care of yourself and your family first; then deal with the things lost to the disaster.