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Local Highlights

November 20, 2019
Commerical, Confinement and Dry Manure Applicator Trainings

Hamilton County will be offering manure applicator tranings beginning in January.

November 19, 2019
Private Pesticide Applicator Training Offered

Annual training is required for private pesticide applicators wanting to re-certify to apply restricted use pesticides.  Certified applicators who do not attend annual training will have to take an exam to re-certify. 

October 15, 2019
Farm Bill Meeting

Attend this 2020 Farm Bill Decisions meeting to learn about program rules and regulation, the ARC or PLC decision, farm stress management and more.

More County News
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/11/2004 - 00:00
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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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

  • Ag Decision Maker (AgDM)

    Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.

  • Plant Pathology Extension

    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.

  • Pest Management and the Environment

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

  • Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic

    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.

  • Iowa Crop Performance Tests

    Providing direct, unbiased comparisons of corn hybrids and soybean varieties, in a number of different environments.

  • Daily soil temperatures by county

    Daily 4” soil temperatures for Iowa counties to assist with crop management decisions and nutrient applications.

  • Organic Agriculture

    Educating producers, consumers and policy makers in the research and extension activities in organic agriculture both on-farm and at Iowa State University.

  • 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.

  • Agronomy Extension

    Entryway to crop production, soil and nutrient management, weed management, and ag weather information.

  • Entomology Extension

    Insecticide evaluation reports and information on specific pests of economic significance to Iowa crop production.

  • Ag & Biosystems Engineering

    Grain handling, agricultural machine design, precision farming systems, soil tillage and management, and agricultural drainage.

  • Iowa Manure Management Action Group

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

  • Integrated Crop Management News

    Your source for comprehensive crop production news and information from Iowa State University specialists and agronomists.

  • 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.

  • Iowa Grain Quality Initiative

    Knowledge and information that improves the efficiency of traditional commodity grain markets and assists emerging markets for user-specific grains.

  • Soil Fertility

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

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Angie Rieck-Hinz
Field Agronomist
amrieck@iastate.edu
515-231-2830
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