Calendar
| 2008 | |
| September 03 | Alfalfa Clinic This clinic will examine what it takes to reach top levels of forage production in Iowa. Read More. |
| September 04 | Late-season Disease Clinic The Late-Season Crop Disease Clinic focuses on identification and management of crop diseases in corn and soybean. A fully irrigated field demonstration area and prepared greenhouse samples provide an excellent hands-on experience in disease identification and diagnosis. Read More. |
| September 09 | Iowa Drainage School Purpose of the Drainage School explore sub-surface drainage concepts training on the design and layout of drainage systems, calculating line sizes and spacing using actual field data, making connections and setting up drainage control structures discussion on repairing common drainage system issues review of NRCS and IDDA regulatory considerations for sub-surface drainage. School format: This is a three-day school with each day including a combination of hands-on training, field activities, classroom discussion, and problem solving using examples. By attending this school, participants will be able to plan and layout subsurface drainage systems and complete estimated project costs. Who should attend: drainage contractors professional engineers and consultants NRCS professionals county administrators landowners IDDA officials anyone interested in subsurface drainage design and maintenance Read More. |
| September 10 | Iowa Drainage School - continuation Read More. |
| September 11 | Iowa Drainage School - continuation Read More. |
| September 15 | Soil Management Clinic The objectives of the soil management clinic are to provide information and training related to the effects of soil management practices and equipment effects on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the soil and soil quality indices. The clinic also will provide training on soil profile descriptions of different soil series. Read More. |
| September 25 | RUSLE2 and Iowa P Index Worksop Iowa State University Extension and the Iowa Manure Management Action Group (IMMAG), in collaboration with the Iowa USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, have scheduled a workshop to train service providers on how to use the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2 (RUSLE2) and the Iowa Phosphorus Index for use in nutrient management and manure management plans. The workshop will be held on September 25, 2008 at the Marshall County Extension Office in Marshalltown, Iowa. The workshop starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. On-line registration, program information and directions to the workshop are available at: http://www.ucs.iastate.edu/mnet/rusle2/home.html. Questions regarding the workshop should be directed to Kapil Arora at 515-382-6551or Angie Rieck-Hinz at 515-294-9590. Read More. |
| December 01 | Ag Chemical Dealer Update - Iowa City Ag Chemical Dealer Updates review crop production experiences during the 2008 growing season to prepare for potential problems in 2009. Iowa State University Extension specialists discuss integrated pest management techniques, product performance, and research results from Iowa and surrounding states. Read More. |
| December 02 | Ag Chemical Dealer Update - Waterloo Ag Chemical Dealer Updates review crop production experiences during the 2008 growing season to prepare for potential problems in 2009. Iowa State University Extension specialists discuss integrated pest management techniques, product performance, and research results from Iowa and surrounding states. Read More. |
| December 02 | Ag Chemical Dealer Update - Calmar Ag Chemical Dealer Updates review crop production experiences during the 2008 growing season to prepare for potential problems in 2009. Iowa State University Extension specialists discuss integrated pest management techniques, product performance, and research results from Iowa and surrounding states. Read More. |
| December 03 | Ag Chemical Dealer Update - Mason City Ag Chemical Dealer Updates review crop production experiences during the 2008 growing season to prepare for potential problems in 2009. Iowa State University Extension specialists discuss integrated pest management techniques, product performance, and research results from Iowa and surrounding states. Read More. |
| December 10 | Integrated Crop Management Conference The ICM Conference features over 30 different workshops on nutrient management, soil and water management, crop management, and pest management. Speakers from ISU and around the midwest present results from latest research in crop production and protection. Read More. |
| December 11 | Integrated Crop Management Conference - continuation Read More. |
| December 15 | Ag Chemical Dealer Update - Lewis Ag Chemical Dealer Updates review crop production experiences during the 2008 growing season to prepare for potential problems in 2009. Iowa State University Extension specialists discuss integrated pest management techniques, product performance, and research results from Iowa and surrounding states. Read More. |
| December 16 | Ag Chemical Dealer Update - Storm Lake Ag Chemical Dealer Updates review crop production experiences during the 2008 growing season to prepare for potential problems in 2009. Iowa State University Extension specialists discuss integrated pest management techniques, product performance, and research results from Iowa and surrounding states. Read More. |
| December 17 | Ag Chemical Dealer Update - Ames Ag Chemical Dealer Updates review crop production experiences during the 2008 growing season to prepare for potential problems in 2009. Iowa State University Extension specialists discuss integrated pest management techniques, product performance, and research results from Iowa and surrounding states. Read More. |
| December 18 | Ag Chemical Dealer Update - Osceola Ag Chemical Dealer Updates review crop production experiences during the 2008 growing season to prepare for potential problems in 2009. Iowa State University Extension specialists discuss integrated pest management techniques, product performance, and research results from Iowa and surrounding states. Read More. |
| January 05 | Crop Advantage Series - Sheldon These conferences are designed for producers and agribusiness professionals. They offer research-based information which helps producers make management decisions for their 2009 crop season. Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Credts will be available for most conferences. Read More. |
| January 06 | Crop Advantage Series - Mason City These conferences are designed for producers and agribusiness professionals. They offer research-based information which helps producers make management decisions for their 2009 crop season. Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Credts will be available for most conferences. Read More. |
| January 07 | Crop Advantage Series - Cedar Rapids These conferences are designed for producers and agribusiness professionals. They offer research-based information which helps producers make management decisions for their 2009 crop season. Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Credts will be available for most conferences. Read More. |
| January 08 | Crop Advantage Series - Ames These conferences are designed for producers and agribusiness professionals. They offer research-based information which helps producers make management decisions for their 2009 crop season. Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Credts will be available for most conferences. Read More. |
| January 09 | Crop Advantage Series - Burlington These conferences are designed for producers and agribusiness professionals. They offer research-based information which helps producers make management decisions for their 2009 crop season. Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Credts will be available for most conferences. Read More. |
| January 12 | CCA Exam Review Class The Iowa State University Extension Agribusiness Education Program is offering a 2- day Certified Crop Adviser Exam Review Session in preparation for the February 2009 CCA exam. Read More. |
| January 13 | CCA Exam Review Class - continuation Read More. |
| January 14 | Crop Advantage Series - Spirit Lake These conferences are designed for producers and agribusiness professionals. They offer research-based information which helps producers make management decisions for their 2009 crop season. Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Credts will be available for most conferences. Read More. |
| January 15 | Crop Advantage Series - Osceola These conferences are designed for producers and agribusiness professionals. They offer research-based information which helps producers make management decisions for their 2009 crop season. Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Credts will be available for most conferences. Read More. |
| January 20 | Crop Advantage Series - Cherokee These conferences are designed for producers and agribusiness professionals. They offer research-based information which helps producers make management decisions for their 2009 crop season. Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Credts will be available for most conferences. Read More. |
| January 21 | Crop Advantage Series - Ottumwa These conferences are designed for producers and agribusiness professionals. They offer research-based information which helps producers make management decisions for their 2009 crop season. Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Credts will be available for most conferences. Read More. |
| January 22 | Crop Advantage Series - Ft. Dodge These conferences are designed for producers and agribusiness professionals. They offer research-based information which helps producers make management decisions for their 2009 crop season. Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Credts will be available for most conferences. Read More. |
| January 27 | Crop Advantage Series - Carroll These conferences are designed for producers and agribusiness professionals. They offer research-based information which helps producers make management decisions for their 2009 crop season. Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Credts will be available for most conferences. Read More. |
| January 28 | Crop Advantage Series - Waterloo These conferences are designed for producers and agribusiness professionals. They offer research-based information which helps producers make management decisions for their 2009 crop season. Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Credts will be available for most conferences. Read More. |
| January 29 | Crop Advantage Series - Atlantic These conferences are designed for producers and agribusiness professionals. They offer research-based information which helps producers make management decisions for their 2009 crop season. Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Credts will be available for most conferences. Read More. |
| March 07 | Crop Scout School Crop Scout School is designed for those who have little or no previous scouting experience and plan to work as crop scouts. The school provides field crop scouts with an overview of the basic diagnostic skills required for recognizing and documenting field crop problems. No CCA credits are given for this school. Read More. |
| December 02 | Integrated Crop Management Conference The 2-day ICM Conference features over 30 different workshops on nutrient management, soil and water management, crop management, and pest management. Speakers from ISU and around the midwest present results from latest research in crop production and protection. Read More. |
| December 03 | Integrated Crop Management Conference - continuation Read More. |
