Agriculture and Natural Resources has many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
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Statewide Resources
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A multi-tiered effort to study and analyze the impact of agricultural management practices on surface and subsurface drainage, from both a water quality and quantity perspective.
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Your source for integrated crop management resources curated by extension agronomists, entomologist and plant pathologists.
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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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Building a culture of conservation by calling attention to the importance of water and soil quality through farming practices.
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Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.
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The Iowa Grain Quality Initiative (IGQI) is a cutting edge grain quality research and information program. The interdisciplinary project performs the "rapid response function" at ISU for the grain industry.
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Daily 4” soil temperatures for Iowa counties to assist with 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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Central location for all pesticide safety education resources including Pesticide Applicator Certification information.
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Agricultural economics and business resources for farm business decision makers.
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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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During times of natural disaster, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers educational resources to reduce the personal impact of natural disasters, working in partnership with the local, state and federal agencies addressing the disaster.
