Iowa State University Extension

2/25/2009 - Dairy and Manure Handling Tours March 10, 11 and 13 in Northeast Iowa
Farm visits organized by Iowa State University Extension will give producers and agri-business operators who serve the dairy industry insight into new methods for how dairy operations meet requirements for handling manure.

2/24/2009 - Humboldt Workshop to Discuss Farm Tiling Issues
March 20 workshop will cover basics of building new systems or retrofitting current systems that reduce the negative environmental effects of tiling.

2/20/2009 - ISU Extension Offers RUSLE2 and P Index Workshops for Manure and Nutrient Plan Writers
Livestock producers and service providers wanting practice and guidance using RUSLE2 computer software should register to attend the April 1 workshop at the Polk County Extension office.

2/13/2009 - Iowa Water Conference to be held March 9-10
Stormwater and environmental groups to hold joint meeting to discuss urban and agricultural water issues.

2/11/2009 - Iowa Learning Farm Offers Planter Clinic
The Iowa Learning Farm is hosting a planter clinic at Iowa Lakes Community College, Emmetsburg, on March 4, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to demonstrate how to convert a traditional planter to a no-till planter.