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Premier Tech expands its septic service offer with an acquisition in Vinton
Premier Tech is pleased to announce the acquisition of
Karr’s Septic Service, located in Vinton, Iowa, by its Water and Environment Business
Group. This acquisition aligns with the strategic plan of Premier Tech to deliver end-to-end
services and turnkey support for owners of on-site wastewater treatment systems.
The acquisition allows Premier Tech Water and Environment to establish two new positions
in Iowa and expand its range of septic services to homeowners throughout Eastern Iowa. Introductory Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2/Iowa Phosphorus Index class
Workshop will introduce Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2 (RUSLE2) and Iowa Phosphorus Index A Sept. 25 workshop will provide an opportunity for producers to learn more about the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2 (RUSLE2), as well as the Iowa Phosphorus Index. The workshop is a collaborative effort between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the United States Department of Agriculture and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and will be held in Ames.
Aerial Applicators Seeding Cover Crops, Nourishing Soil Late Summer & Early Fall
While farm fields will soon be harvested and the farm season begins to wind down, aerial applicators are still working by seeding cover crops via aircraft. You may continue to hear the hum of an aircraft’s engine this fall. One of the most promising conservation practices aerial applicators can assist farmers with is aerially applying cover crop seeds, which are grasses, legumes, small grains, and other low-maintenance crops planted specifically to improve soil health and biodiversity. 8/28 I-29 Moo University Webinar: Beef & Dairy Market Outlook, Herd Rebuilding
The I-29 Moo University Beef on Dairy Dialogue webinar series will continue Thursday, Aug. 28, from noon to 1 p.m. CDT.Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University's Charles Breedlove professor of agribusiness, will discuss current cattle supply and demand fundamentals, as well as expectations for prices, production and cattle inventories for 2025 and beyond. Fertilizer and Finance Workshop To Be Offered Aug. 27
The Humboldt County Extension Office will host a Fertilizer and Finance workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at their location, 727 Sumner Ave, Humboldt. The workshop will be led by Eric Weuve, farm business management specialist, and Angie Rieck-Hinz, extension field agronomist. Both are with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
New Report Unpacks Foreign Interest and Land Leases in Iowa Farmland
Iowa State University economist shares latest trends on state and national land ownershipAs foreign interest in U.S. farmland has grown in recent years, new research-backed insights are available in the July edition of Ag Decision Maker for landowners to stay informed on this evolving topic.The article, “Foreign-held farmland in the United States and Iowa: scale, use, and ownership trends,” provides timely updates not only on foreign interest but also on ownership and lease agreements across Iowa and the U.
North Central Iowa Research Assn and Iowa State to Host Fall Field Day
Iowa State University’s Northern Research and Demonstration Farm will host its Fall Field Day on Thursday, Sept. 4.The field day is hosted by the Northern Research Farm, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the North Central Iowa Research Association. The Northern Research and Demonstration Farm is located at 310 S Main Street in Kanawha. Farmers Invited to Windbreak School and Fall Field Day in Southeast Iowa
Learn about windbreaks, timber, cover crops and more at Sept. 4 Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm EventsAMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is holding two separate events at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Crawfordsville on Sept. 4.The Windbreak School will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and provide relevant information on effectively installing windbreaks.
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Drone Univ. Workshop to Be Held at Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm
Explore the power of aerial technology in agriculture on Sept. 11AMES, Iowa - Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in collaboration with the ISU Digital Ag Innovation Lab, will host Drone University on Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Nashua.Designed as an introductory course, the workshop will provide growers, crop advisors and agricultural professionals with foundational knowledge on the effective use of imagery drones for improved decision-making in crop management. Pasture Management Workshop to Provide Practical Insight for Horse Owners Sept.2
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Story County will host a horse pasture management workshop on Sept. 2 in Ames. Horse owners looking to enhance their pastures are welcome to attend.The classroom-based program will cover fundamentals of pasture management, with a focus on practical applications. Participants will discuss various topics, including setting goals for pastures, evaluating and improving existing pastures, understanding renovation and establishment of new pastures and optimizing grazing management to increase forage supply.
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