Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.
Crops
Local Highlights
Reshow Policy: Reshows for Manure/Pesticide Applicator Recertification will be held on Fridays starting at 8:00 am by appointment only. Call 515-832-9597 to set up an appointment.
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Statewide Resources
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Information that protects and enhances the economic value of Iowa’s agriculture and horticulture, by educating growers and the general public about plant diseases and science.
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Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.
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The Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic provides diagnosis of plant problems (plant diseases, insect damage, and assessment of herbicide damage) and the identification of insects and weeds from the field, garden, and home.
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Providing direct, unbiased comparisons of corn hybrids and soybean varieties, in a number of different environments.
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Daily 4” soil temperatures for Iowa counties to assist with crop management decisions and nutrient applications.
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Educating producers, consumers and policy makers in the research and extension activities in organic agriculture both on-farm and at Iowa State University.
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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.
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Entryway to crop production, soil and nutrient management, weed management, and ag weather information.
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Insecticide evaluation reports and information on specific pests of economic significance to Iowa crop production.
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Grain handling, agricultural machine design, precision farming systems, soil tillage and management, and agricultural drainage.
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Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.
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Your source for comprehensive crop production news and information from Iowa State University specialists and agronomists.
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Iowa Learning Farms is building a Culture of Conservation, calling attention to the importance of improved water and soil quality through conservation farming practices.
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Knowledge and information that improves the efficiency of traditional commodity grain markets and assists emerging markets for user-specific grains.
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Find resources on soil nutrients, nutrient management, soil sampling and testing, interpretations and recommendations.
Agriculture and Natural Resources has many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
Hamilton County Events
Pesticide Applicator Training
- Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management Pesticide Applicator Training
02/12/2019 - Private Pesticide Applicators Training
02/15/2019 - Seed Treatment Pesticide Applicators Training
02/27/2019 - Ornamental and Turfgrass Pesticide Applicators Training
03/06/2019 - Aquatic, Forest, and Right-of-Way Pest Management Pesticide Applicators Training
10/16/2019
Nutrient/Manure Management
- Confinement Manure Applicator Training
02/01/2019 - Dry Manure Applicator Training
02/22/2019
All Events for Hamilton County
Statewide Calendar
