Agriculture and Natural Resources has many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
Crops
Local Highlights
Important Crop Resources:
- Johnson County Ag Newsletters
- Iowa Cash Rental Rates
- Iowa State University Agronomy Extension
- East Centrol Iowa Crop Information
- ISU Extension Entomology Department
- ISU Entomology Image Gallery
- Ag Decision Maker
- Chicago Board of Trade
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange
- USDA Market Reports
- Iowa Ag Statistics
- Iowa Crop Improvement Association
- Farm Economy Issues
- Ag Marketing Resource Center
- Crop Watch Blog
- Integrated Crop Management Newsletter
- Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
- Iowa Crop Performance Test Results
- Iowa Ag Climate Network
- Weed Science
- Pest Management and the Environment
- Soil Testing Information
- Seed Testing Information
- Storage Capacity for Grains & Forages
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Crop News from ISU
Statewide Resources
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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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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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Grain handling, agricultural machine design, precision farming systems, soil tillage and management, and agricultural drainage.
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Your source for comprehensive crop production news and information from Iowa State University specialists and agronomists.
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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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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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Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.
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Daily 4” soil temperatures for Iowa counties to assist with crop management decisions and nutrient applications.
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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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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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Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.
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Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.
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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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Find resources on soil nutrients, nutrient management, soil sampling and testing, interpretations and recommendations.
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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.
