Entryway to crop production, soil and nutrient management, weed management, and ag weather information.
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Local Highlights
Protect your sensitive crop or honeybee apiary site.
Click the logo below to learn how to register on the Iowa Sensitive Crops Registry using FieldWatch!
Special Dicamba Training will begin in 2018.
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and the Iowa Agribusiness Association are working to provide a listing of all approved auxin-specific training.
Click here to view the scheduled trainings.
Crop Production Resources
Need to report a pesticide off target complaint?
Report to the Pesticide Bureau of IDALS
Information Brochure
Statewide Resources
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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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Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.
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Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.
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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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Your source for comprehensive crop production news and information from Iowa State University specialists and agronomists.
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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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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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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.
Agriculture and Natural Resources has many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
Story County Events
Crop and Pest Management
- 2018 Ag Chemical Dealer Update
12/12/2018 - 2019 Crop Advantage Series
01/09/2019
Pesticide Applicator Training
More Pesticide Applicator Training EventsAll Events for Story County
Statewide Calendar
