Agriculture and Natural Resources has many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
Crops
Local Highlights
Crops Resources
- Washington County Ag Newsletter
- Ag Climate Information
- Ag Decision Maker
- Ag Marketing Resource Center
- AMES Agricultural Management e-School
- Cash Rental Rates
- Chicago Board of Trade
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange
- Cornstalk Nitrate Testing Form
- Crop Performance Tests
- Crop Connection Newsletter
- CropWatch Blog
- Custom Rate Survey
- Herbicide Guide
- Integrated Crop Management News webpage
- I-FARM
- Iowa Ag Statistics
- Iowa Farm Outlook Newsletter
- Iowa Farmer Today
- ISU Agronomy Extension
- ISU Entomology Department
- ISU Farm Economy Issues
- ISU Pest Management
- ISU Seed Testing Lab
- ISU Weed Science
- Southeast Iowa Ag Stakeholder Reports
- Southeast Iowa Crop Information
- Southeast Iowa Research Farm
- USDA Market Reports
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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Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.
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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.
Washington County Events
Pesticide Applicator Training
- Roadside, Forest, and Aquatic Pest Mgmt CIC
10/16/2019 - Mosquito and Public Health Pest Management
10/24/2019 - Ornamental and Turf Applicator CIC
11/13/2019 - Fumigation CIC
11/19/2019 - Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Mgmt CIC
11/20/2019
Nutrient/Manure Management
- Reshow Commercial Manure Applicator Training
11/01/2019 - Reshow Confinement Manure Training
11/01/2019 - Reshow Commercial Manure Applicator Training
12/06/2019 - Reshow Confinement Manure Training
12/06/2019
All Events for Washington County
Statewide Calendar
