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Local Highlights

August 13, 2020

When steel grain bins sustain wind damage, careful inspection is needed to evaluate repair or replacement options. Inspection assistance and advice from a consulting engineer or bin manufacturer representative is the best option.

May 18, 2020

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Launches Resource Coordination Center to Assist Livestock Producers

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has formed a Resource Coordination Center (RCC) to support Iowa livestock producers affected by the COVID-19 supply chain disruptions.

April 16, 2020

Farm Management Webinar Series

Timely Topics for Managing Agricultural Risks March 2020

April 15, 2020

The Center for Ag Law and Taxation, Webinar

The Center for Ag Law and Taxation will hold a webinar this Friday, April 17, 2020 at noon to provide an update for producers on COVID-19 legislation and resources applicable to their farming business.

April 10, 2020

Empower: Helping Couples Take Care of Themselves During COVID-19

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Crops Resources

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

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.
Ag Decision Maker (AgDM)

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

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

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.