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Table of Contents
Pro-Ag Outlook & Manage-
ment Seminar
Integrated Crop Management
Conference
Wait for Soil Temps to Remain
Below 50 Degrees
Soil Temperatures
PQA Plus 3.0 Session Offered
Ag Chemical Dealer Update
Sheep Program in Ames
Iowa Organic Conference
Agronomy In The Field
Field Crop Scout School
Commercial Pesticide Applica-
tor Training Dates
Who Owns The Corn Stalks
Estimating A Value for Corn
Stover
Pit Gases Pose A Danger
Private Pesticide Applicator
Dates Set
Driftless Region Beef Confer-
ence January 26-27
Confinement Site Manure Ap-
plicator Workshops
"The fees for service will be used to off-set direct
expenses and to support the County Extension ANR
Program."
ISU Extension & Outreach
Keokuk County
400 220th Avenue, Suite A Sigourney, IA 52591
641-622-2680
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach does not discriminate on the basis of age, disabil-
ity, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic infor-
mation, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeco-
nomic status, or status as a U.S. veteran. (Not all
prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be
directed to Ross Wilburn, Diversity Officer, 2150
Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, 515-294-1482, [email protected].
November/December 2016
PRO-AG OUTLOOK & MANAGEMENT SEMINAR IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Johnson Coun-
ty is hosting an Ag Outlook and Management Seminar on Wednesday, December 7,
2016 at 12:30 pm. The program is designed to provide participants with a concise
evaluation of current market conditions, expected trends in crop and livestock income
potential and management implications. Speakers include Iowa State University state
specialists Chad Hart, associate professor in economics and extension grain markets
specialist; Lee Schulz, assistant professor in economics and extension livestock spe-
cialist; Wendong Zhang, assistant professor and extension economist; and Ryan
Drollette, farm management field specialist. This program takes a deep look into the
outlook for agriculture in 2017 and provides an opportunity to discuss the current situ-
ation with university experts on the Iowa economy.
“This program will discuss the current downturn in the agricultural sector and its im-
pacts on farmers and the ag industry, and present strategies to deal with them,” Zhang
said. “Speakers will provide an overview of crop, livestock and land markets and dis-
cuss ag policy.”
The forum will be held at the Johnson County Extension office at 3109 Old Highway
218 South, Iowa City, Iowa. Lunch will be served at 12:30 with speakers from 1:00 to
4:00. Registration cost is $35 for advanced registration, an additional $5 fee will be
charged to those who register day of the meeting. Advance registration is recom-
mended by calling the ISU Extension and Outreach office in Johnson County (Iowa
City) at 319-337-2145. For more information about other meeting locations, visit the
Iowa State University, Ag Decision Maker website at www.extension.iastate.edu/
agdm/info/meetings.html
INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE November 30-December 1, Iowa State Center, Ames
The Integrated Crop Management Conference offers 45 workshops focusing on the
latest in crop production technology. Experts from Iowa and surrounding states will
provide research updates and results in soil fertility, soil and water management, crop
production and pest management. Attendees can choose from up to 7 topics each hour.
This format allows you to customize your conference experience to meet your inter-
ests and CCA credit needs. It is your conference - get the most from it!
A popular feature of the ICM Conference is the opportunity to interact with invited
speakers from other states and outside of the University. Iowa State University spe-
cialists invite individuals in their field who bring different viewpoints and the latest
research results to the producers and agribusiness professionals of Iowa. This year we
are pleased to have 8 invited speakers on the program from across the midwest.
For more information and to register visit http://www.aep.iastate.edu/icm/
Page 2 Ag Newsletter
WAIT FOR SOIL TEMPS TO REMAIN BELOW 50 DEGREES TO APPLY ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
DES MOINES, Iowa – Farmers are reminded to wait until soil temperatures remain below 50 degrees Fahrenheit before ap-
plying anhydrous ammonia (NH3) fertilizer this fall. Soil temperatures have been slow to cool due to the unusually warm
late October temperatures, and officials with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa State Uni-
versity Extension and Outreach said that waiting can help reduce nitrogen loss and better protects the environment.
“It is important that farmers wait for cooler soil temps to apply anhydrous so that there is a better chance the fertilizer stays
put and will be available to the crop next spring,” said Bill Northey, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. “Soil temperatures, like
air temperatures, can change quickly so it is important that we wait with applications until soils are likely to remain below
50 degrees.”
ISU Extension and Outreach maintains a statewide real-time soil temperature data map on its website that agriculture retail-
ers and farmers use to determine when fall N applications are appropriate. The website can be found at exten-
sion.agron.iastate.edu/NPKnowledge.
“The reason for waiting to apply anhydrous ammonia until soils are cold is that nitrification, the process of biological con-
version of ammonium to nitrate, occurs at a more rapid rate with warm soils. Since ammonium-N does not leach and is not
subject to denitrification, as is nitrate, it is more stable in the soil,” said John Sawyer, professor and extension specialist in
soil fertility and nutrient management at Iowa State University.
In addition to waiting for soils to cool below 50 degrees, use of a nitrification inhibitor should be considered to help further
slow conversion to nitrate.
Temperature is only one soil condition that farmers should consider when applying anhydrous ammonia. Making sure that
the soil is not too dry, too hard or too wet, will reduce injection issues that allow ammonia to move to the soil surface and be
lost to the air. If conditions are not suitable, then waiting for better conditions is suggested.
Farmers with questions about timing of fertilizer applications can talk to their local ISU Extension and Outreach field spe-
cialist or their ag retailer for more information.
SOIL TEMPERATURES Upper 4-inch soil temperatures are in the low 50sF. It looks like it will continue to hover right around 50F for a while with
daily highs in the 50s and lows in the 40s. Temperatures are posted daily at http://extension.agron.iastate.edu/NPKnowledge/
soiltemphistory.html
IOWA PORK INDUSTRY CENTER TO OFFER PQA PLUS 3.0 ADVISOR CERTIFICATION SESSION
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/iowa-pork-industry-center-offer-pqa-plus-30-advisor-certification-session AMES, Iowa -- To help meet industry need, Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University has added one more Pork
Quality Assurance Plus 3.0 advisor certification session on Wednesday, Dec. 14. With the introduction of this new program
by National Pork Board earlier this year all PQA Plus advisor certifications done under the former 2.0 program expired Aug.
31. Attendance at an all-day session and passage of an exam at the end of the session is now necessary for recertification.
Iowa State University extension swine veterinarian Chris Rademacher said those who want to become certified for the first
time are welcome to submit applications for this session. The Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine has approved seven hours
of CE credit for the session. “All previous PQA Plus advisor certifications expired on August 31 regardless of when the
advisor most recently certified through the 2.0 program,” Rademacher said. “This also means everyone needs to complete
the two-page application form and be approved to attend this session.”
Rademacher is coordinating this training session, which will be held at the Hansen Ag Student Learning Center on the Iowa
State campus in Ames. There is a 15-person minimum with the application deadline of Dec. 1 or whenever the 30-person
maximum is reached. No walk-ins are allowed and no individual spot is guaranteed until the application is approved and
specific payment is accepted by IPIC. The cost is $75 per person and includes refreshments and the noon meal. Registration
begins at 8:30 a.m. with the session starting at 9 a.m. “Those who wish to attend need to submit their application soon to
ensure receipt in time for approval and payment,” Rademacher said. “The form is available as a fillable pdf document and as
a word document. People can choose the format that best suits their needs.” Those who qualify and are interested in the
program should download the application form from the IPIC website, then complete and submit it soon.
Page 3 Ag Newsletter
IOWA CITY AG CHEMICAL DEALER UPDATE
Seed, chemical and fertilizer dealers, agronomists, crop consultants
and farm managers have the opportunity to hear the latest information
on weed management for 2017, pest resistance, corn disease outlook
and nitrogen recommendations at the 2016 Ag Chemical Dealer Up-
date meeting in Iowa City on Nov. 22. Iowa State University Exten-
sion and Outreach specialists will provide the most up-to-date recom-
mendations and address future crop production challenges.
“The vision of the ISU Extension and Outreach crops team is that
crops will be grown in a manner that is economically profitable and
environmentally responsible,” said Virgil Schmitt, field agronomist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “The goal of the Ag
Chemical Dealer Update is to provide the newest, unbiased, research-based education to the participants, so that they can
better assist farmers in accomplishing this crops team vision.”
While the Ag Chemical Dealer Update meeting in Iowa City covers weed, insect, disease and nutrient management, there
will be a focus on weeds and diseases this year.
Last year, the Iowa City Ag Chemical Dealer Update meeting attracted approximately 120 ag retailers and agribusiness pro-
fessionals across Iowa. The meeting qualifies for Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) continuing education credits, and recertifi-
cation for Commercial Pesticide Applicators in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, and 10. Early registration is $70 if received by
midnight, Nov. 15, for the Iowa City location. Late or on-site registration is $85. If you’re unable to attend the Iowa City
Ag Chemical Dealer Update, a second meeting will take place in Ames on Dec. 7. Visit www.aep.iastate.edu/acu for more
program details and to register online.
The Iowa City, Iowa meeting will be held at the Clarion Highlander Hotel and Conference Center, located at 2525 N Dodge
St. Check-in will open at 8:30 a.m., with coffee, juice and morning refreshments. The program is scheduled to begin at 9
a.m. and conclude at 4:15 p.m. For more information, contact ISU Extension and Outreach Field Agronomists Virgil
Schmitt at [email protected] or 563-263-5701; Meaghan Anderson at [email protected] or 319-337-2145; or Re-
becca Vittetoe at [email protected] or 319-653-4811. For questions about registration, contact Brent Pringnitz, coordinator
for ANR Program Services at 515-294-9487 or [email protected]. Iowa City Ag Chemical Dealer Updates Registration:
www.aep.iastate.edu/acu/iacity
PROGRAM FOR SHEEP PRODUCERS TO BE HELD IN AMES
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host an educational
program for sheep producers on Nov. 19 in Ames, Iowa. The event will be held at the
Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center and will feature speakers Dan Morrical
and Curtis Youngs. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the cost is $5 per person.
“The focus of the presentations in this session are part of the industry roadmap goals
to increase lamb crop and improve consumer satisfaction with American lamb,” said
Morrical, professor in animal science and extension sheep specialist at Iowa State.
Morrical will present at 10 a.m. on the new veterinary feed directive and its impact on
sheep producers. He will also provide information on producing better market lambs
at 11:30 a.m.
Youngs, professor in animal science at Iowa State University, will inform attendees
on critical management factors to achieve a high lamb crop during a presentation at
10:30 a.m. There are two options for the day’s afternoon sessions. Morrical will
speak on evaluating lamb carcasses and using Sheep Brands computer ration software to balance rations, beginning at 1:15
p.m. in Kildee Hall on the Iowa State campus.
The second option is hands-on skills development held at the ISU Sheep Teaching Farm and presented by Youngs and Joe
Sellers, beef specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. An educational program designed specifically for youth and led
by Amy Powell, extension program specialist in animal science at Iowa State, will also be held at 10 a.m. Youth who attend
will learn about lambing management and newborn lamb care. In the afternoon session youth can select either option.
The event is sponsored by ISU Extension and Outreach and Premier Sheep Supply. Contact Morrical at 515-294-2904 or
[email protected] with any questions.
Page 4 Ag Newsletter
IOWA ORGANIC CONFERENCE– NOV. 13-14
AMES, Iowa – Registration is still available for the 16th annual Iowa Organ-
ic Conference. A joint effort between Iowa State University and the Univer-
sity of Iowa Office of Sustainability, the conference will be held Nov. 13-14
on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City. This year’s theme is
‘Perennial Passion: Building Resilience into Organic Systems’, highlighting
how organic practices have been critical for preserving pollinator habitat and
reducing erosion. Farmer-mentor roundtables will offer farmers who are
interested in transitioning to organic or have specific organic questions an
opportunity to meet individually with organic farmers and organic certifica-
tion experts.
“The market for organic products in the United States reached $43 billion in
2015 and the demand for organic grains and produce continues to exceed supply,” said Kathleen Delate, professor and ex-
tension organic specialist at Iowa State. “Growers everywhere are encouraged to consider the potential for organic produc-
tion.” The conference’s keynote speaker is Fred Iutzi, president of The Land Institute. Iutzi will speak on the benefits of
perennial plants for both farms and landscapes.
The conference begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, with a roundtable featuring organic farmers who will be able to
answer questions about organic production. A keynote talk by Dr. Caroline Halde, assistant professor in sustainable agri-
culture at the Université Laval in Québec, Canada, will follow at 4 p.m. Halde will present a slide show on local food pro-
ducers who use successful organic practices to meet market demand.
A reception, featuring local and organic food and drinks, will follow at 6 p.m. in the UI Memorial Union, followed by the
movie “What’s on Your Plate,” which explores the benefits of local and organic food production in our food system.
The conference lunch on Monday afternoon highlights local and organic produce, meats and dairy products assembled into
a gourmet meal by award-winning UI Executive Chef Barry Greenberg and his team. Monday’s break-out sessions in-
clude transitioning into organic farming, weed management, organic livestock health, organic no-till for grain and vegeta-
ble crops, and growing small grains. The conference also includes information on soil and water quality research, crop in-
surance for organic producers, economic and financial assistance for organic producers, and local food system initiatives
such as food hubs and Grow Johnson County.
Conference registration is available at http://sustainability.uiowa.edu/2016-iowa-organic-conference Those needing hotel
accommodations for the night of Sunday, Nov. 13 can contact the Iowa House Hotel at https://iowahousehotel.com/ For
additional conference information contact Shelly O’Neal at [email protected] or Kathleen Delate at [email protected]
or 515-294-5116.
AGRONOMY IN THE FIELD
Agronomy In The Field, an educational series of programs for women, will be held at the Washington County ISU Exten-
sion Office at 2223 250th St. The series will cover a variety of topics and offer you multiple formats to participate. If you
are unable to attend in person, we will be giving these programs via an online web-conferencing program called Zoom as
well. This program will allow you to see and hear our presentation, as well as ask questions like the live audience. This
will be our first time using the program in this way, so please let us know if you have any trouble with it.
Directions to join via ZOOM: To join us via Zoom from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device please
click URL to start or join. https://iastate.zoom.us/j/520524725 or, go to https://iastate.zoom.us/join and enter meeting
ID: 520 524 725 You can also join from dial-in phone line by dialing 1-656-5558-8656 or 1-408-638-0968. The
meeting ID is 520 524 725. We will also record the session and archive it so you can watch it later if you are unable
to join us either face-to-face or remotely. Programs will be on Jan. 17, Feb. 7, and March 7 and will follow the similar
formats with different topics. The January meeting will be a Zoom session with Ruth MacDonald, Professor of Food Sci-
ence and Human Nutrition, on the topic of GMOs! Washington County will also be offering additional women in agri-
culture programs with an emphasis on farm management and finances. Tentative dates for these workshops are: January
10, February 21, and March 14. Please contact the Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811 to learn more.
Page 6 Ag Newsletter
REMEMBER WHO OWNS THE CORN STALKS IN IOWA The Iowa Court of Appeals recently had the opportunity to interpret Iowa Code §562.5A, which, in the absence of a
writing to the contrary, grants tenants the right to harvest corn stalks until the lease terminates. Little has been written
about his law, which was enacted in 2010 in response to the growing value of corn stalks. Agricultural attorneys must
be aware of this law and its impact on their clients. The recent case provides a good overview of its significant impli-
cations and sets forth key parameters for its application.
In the case before the court, the landlord had sold the property, proper termination notice was not sent to the tenant,
and the lease was automatically renewed through the 2011 crop year. After the 2011 harvest, the new landlord entered
the field to do fall tillage in preparation for the following crop year (when the tenant would no longer have the farm).
The tenant argued that the landlord had destroyed the corn stalks that he wanted to harvest and withheld $7,117.50
from the $9,450 in rent that was due to the landlord in December. The tenant alleged that this was the value of the
corn stalks.
The landlord filed an action seeking to recover the unpaid rent, and the tenant filed a counterclaim for trespass, breach
of contract, conversion and unjust enrichment. The district court rejected the claims, finding that nothing in the lease
(which was silent on the issue) prevented the landlord from conducting the fall tillage.
The tenant challenged the decision, and the Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the case. The Court made sever-
al important holdings:
If there is no writing addressing the issue of corn stalks, Iowa Code §562.5A controls and the tenant has the right
to remove the cornstalks.
Iowa Code §562.5A applies even to leases that have been automatically renewed since the law’s enactment. Alt-
hough the automatic lease renewal provision provides that the lease will be renewed under the same terms and
conditions as before, the court ruled that any intervening legislation will be incorporated into the “new” lease.
Finally, the court found that the district court erred in rejecting the
tenant’s trespass claim. “The landlord’s entry onto the land to plow
the stalks interfered with the tenant’s statutory right and was a tres-
pass,” the court stated. The court remanded for a determination of the
proper amount of damages.
It should be noted that this was a cash rent lease. It is unclear how the
case would be decided under a crop share lease.
This case illustrates another important reason for a written lease. Again,
parties can eliminate the right granted to tenants by Iowa Code §562.5A.
This must be done, however, through a writing.
Slach v. Heick, No. 14-0539 (Iowa Ct. App. April 8, 2015).
ESTIMATING A VALUE FOR CORN STOVER Corn stover is an abundant source of winter feed for beef cows in Iowa. When supplemented with protein, vitamins and
minerals, stover can supply the nutritional needs of cows that are in moderately good body condition during fall and early
winter. Corn stover is also in demand for livestock bedding and as feedstock for the production of ethanol. An obvious
advantage of utilizing corn stover is its wide availability and low cost. This has created a small but important market for
stover, both as a harvested product and as a standing crop in the field. As with any market, though, a price must be deter-
mined.
Three general approaches can be used:
• What is the value to the purchaser, based on feedstuffs or feedstocks replaced by corn stover?
• What is the cost to the seller of harvesting the stover and replacing lost crop nutrients?
• What is stover selling for on the market?
Price for Harvested Stover Based on Feed Value
Corn stover is often sold after it has been harvested, usually as large round bales, large square bales, or small square
bales. The procedures for estimating the value of baled stover to the buyer based on the cost of the feedstuffs it replaces
for wintering beef cows can be found at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/crops/pdf/a1-70.pdf
Page 5 Ag Newsletter
PIT GASES POSE A DANGER IN BEEF BARNS Gas can be released during times of agitation and pumping and can be potentially dangerous
AMES, Iowa – Hydrogen sulfide gas is a serious issue both in and around barns with liquid manure storage. The decomposi-
tion of organic matter in manure results in the release of several gases: ammonia, carbon dioxide, methane and hydrogen sul-
fide among them. Most of the time these gases are emitted at low levels, but any time manure is being agitated or pumped, or
the surface is disturbed, hydrogen sulfide can be rapidly released. Although all are potentially dangerous, hydrogen sulfide
tends to be the most concerning in these cases. Hydrogen sulfide has an intense rotten egg smell, so it is relatively easy to
detect its presence, even in very low concentrations, but people quickly suffer olfactory fatigue and lose the ability to smell it.
This makes it necessary to use analytical instruments to detect dangerous levels. For the complete article visit http://
www.extension.iastate.edu/article/pit-gases-pose-danger-beef-barns
PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR DATES SET The 2016-17 private pesticide applicator continuing instructional courses have been scheduled for Iowa, Johnson, Keokuk,
Linn and Washington County. If you wish to recertify by training and not by exam, you must attend a CIC session each year.
Remember, you always have the option of taking the exam. There is a $20 fee per person. A private pesticide applicator may
attend a class offered in any county. Pre-registration is not required. Iowa County Extension: 319-668-1052
January 4, 2017, 1:30 PM, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo
February 21, 2017, 1:30 PM, Kinze Manufacturing, I-80, Exit 216
February 21, 2017, 4:15 PM, Kinze Manufacturing, I-80, Exit 216
Johnson County Extension: 319-337-2145
December 19, 2016, 9:30 AM, ISU Extension, Iowa City
February 16, 2017, 1:30 PM, ISU Extension, Iowa City
Keokuk County Extension: 641-622-2680
February 28, 2017, 1:30 PM, ISU Extension, Sigourney
February 28, 2017, 7:00 PM, ISU Extension, Sigourney
Linn County Extension: 319-377-9839
January 10, 2017, 1:30 PM, Hawkeye Downs (WMT Ag Expo), Cedar Rapids
February 9, 2017, 9:30 AM, American Legion, Central City
February 9, 2017, 7:00 PM, ISU Extension, Cedar Rapids
Washington County Extension: 319-653-4811
December 20, 2016, 7:00 PM, ISU Extension, Washington
February 16, 2017, 7:00 PM, ISU Extension, Washington
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) has requested that any applicator questions pertaining
to pesticide applicator licenses, training, certification, or renewals be referred to them. The following phone numbers below
will assist the applicator depending on their question:
Commercial Applicator Licensing, Commercial Certification, Dealer Licenses Tammy Green—515-281-5601
Private Applicator Certification and other pesticide-related issues Karen Robbins—515-281-8591
Other Agricultural issues, not pesticide-related 515-281-5321 Please do not call IDALS on questions regarding testing dates, locations, or costs, your County Extension can help you out
with these questions. If an applicator has questions on any Iowa State University pesticide applicator Continuing Instructional
Course please refer them to the Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) website (extension.iastate.edu/psep) or the PSEP
office (515 294-1122).
COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR INSTRUCTION COURSES Nov. 15, Fumigation (Category 7C)
Nov. 16, Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, Disease (Categories 1A, 1B, 1C)
Dec. 7, Pest Control Operators & Public Health (Categories 7A, 7B, 8)
For complete information refer to this link. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/psep/ComAp.html Registration forms will be
available soon. Any commercial license holder who has not completed their continuing education requirements to date may
contact their local Extension Office to view the training on or before December 31, 2016.
Page 7 Ag Newsletter
DRIFTLESS REGION BEEF CONFERENCE TO BE HELD JAN. 26-27
DUBUQUE, Iowa – With nearly 2.5 million cattle in four Midwest states,
university extension services in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin are
teaming together to offer the Driftless Region Beef Conference. The fifth
annual event will be held Jan. 26-27, 2017, at the Grand River Convention
Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
The driftless region in these states contains rolling hills, streams and karst
soil topography. Since soil and water conservation is best accomplished
when much of this land is seeded for forage and livestock consumes those
forages, the conference will focus on efficient and economic forage and beef
production. The conference will begin at 1 p.m. Jan. 26 with a program
concentrating on production and marketing risk management. An evening
discussion on intensively managing cows will feature a producer and veteri-
narian panel. The Friday morning agenda features Michelle Miller, the
‘Farm Babe’, six breakout sessions for feedlot operations and cow-calf pro-
ducers followed by a market outlook.
Key speakers include: Miller; Carl Babler and Karen Voights from Atten
Babler in Galena, Illinois; Doug Bear, Iowa Beef Industry Council; Tyler
Dohlman, Lee Schulz and Patrick Gunn, Iowa State University; Gene
Schriefer, University of Wisconsin; Nicole Rambo and Alfredo DiCostanzo,
University of Minnesota; Jay Soloman, Cliff Shipley and Travis Meteer,
University of Illinois; and Mary Drewnowski, University of Nebraska-
Lincoln.
The early registration fee is $85 per person and must be received prior to
midnight, Jan. 13. The price increases to $115 after that date. More infor-
mation on topics, speakers and lodging is available at www.aep.iastate.edu/
beef. Online and mail registration forms are available on the conference
website.
FIELD CROP SCOUT SCHOOL The Iowa State University Extension Field Crop Scout School is a compre-
hensive crop scouting course designed for individuals with little or no previ-
ous scouting experience and plan to work as crop scouts. The school pro-
vides an introductory, classroom approach to corn and soybean crop scouting
in the Midwest. Primary topics include soybean growth and development,
and disease, insect and weed identification. Offered Saturday, March, 25,
2017, at the Scheman Continuing Education Building, Ames, with registra-
tion starting at 8:30 a.m. with the program 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The
school is a blend of lecture and hands-on small group sessions. Iowa State
University Extension Specialists, Field agronomists, and staff members will
be available to review samples and answer questions. Registration starts in
January 2017 at http://www.aep.iastate.edu/scout/homepage.html
Serving Region 15
Agriculture
Ag Engineering Greg Brenneman
319-337-2145 [email protected]
Beef Livestock Denise Schwab
319-472-4739 [email protected]
Patrick Wall 641-842-2014
Commercial Horticulture
Patrick O’Malley 319-337-2145
Agronomy
Cody Schneider 319-325-5541
Meaghan Anderson 319-337-2145
Virgil Schmitt 563-263-5701 [email protected]
Farm Management Ryan Drollette
319-337-2145 [email protected]
Swine Tom Miller
319-653-4811 [email protected]
Community Economic Dev. Himar Hernandez 641-682-5491 [email protected]
Human Sciences
Family Life Position Vacant
Nutrition & Wellness Rachel Wall
319-337-2145 [email protected]
Family Finance Mary Weinand
641-472-4166 [email protected]
Youth Janet Martin
319-337-2145 [email protected]
Big Brothers Big Sisters
319-337-2145 [email protected]
County Youth Coordinators
Johnson Co.-Camie Marshek 319-337-2145
Iowa Co.-Mary Veatch 319-668-1052
Keokuk Co.-Michele Sieren 641-622-2680
Washington Co.-Amy Green 319-653-4811
Advancement Team
Karen Lathrop 319-930-9744
Regional Ext. Edu. Director
Gene Mohling 319-337-2145
Keokuk County Extension 400 220th Avenue, Suite A Sigourney, IA 52591
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CONFINEMENT SITE MANURE APPLICATOR WORKSHOPS FOR 2017 AMES, Iowa -- Confinement site manure applicators and anyone interested in learning about manure issues should plan to at-
tend a two-hour workshop offered by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach in January or February 2017. Of-
fered in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, there is no fee to attend the workshops, but applicators
will need to pay certification fees to complete certification requirements. A total of 69 counties will participate in the confine-
ment site manure applicator workshops. In addition, a series of seven dry/solid manure applicator certification meetings will
be held in February. ISU Extension and Outreach county offices have a complete list of workshop dates and locations. The
workshops serve as initial certification for those applicators that are not currently certified, recertification for those renewing
licenses and continuing education for those applicators in their second or third year of their license. For more information visit
http://www.agronext.iastate.edu/immag/
Location Date Time
Keokuk County Extension Office, Fairgrounds, Sigourney January 19, 2017 9:30 AM
Henry County Extension Office, Mt. Pleasant January 19, 2017 1:30 PM
Johnson County Extension Office, Iowa City January 31, 2017 9:30 AM
Cedar County Extension Office, Tipton February 2, 2017 9:30 AM
Muscatine County Extension Office, Muscatine February 2, 2017 1:30 PM
Benton County Extension Office, Vinton February 6, 2017 9:30 AM
Washington County Extension Office, Washington - Dry Manure February 7, 2017 1:00 PM
Jefferson County Extension Office, Fairfield February 9, 2017 9:30 AM
Washington County Extension Office, Washington February 20, 2017 6:30 PM