ISU Extension

Farm Rent Up In SE Iowa

Scott Stuntz — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:58:39 +0000

The cost to rent farmland in southeast Iowa has increased substantially in the last five years. The increases have been even higher statewide.

Deadline Looms for USDA Discrimination Claims

Scott Stuntz — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:24:39 +0000

Women and Hispanic farmers who believe that were discriminated against by the USDA have one month left to file a claim with the federal government.

Women and Hispanic farmers who believe they were denied USDA farm service loans have until march 25th to file claims.

Sensor Network to Provide IA Drought Data

Scott Stuntz — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:51:29 +0000

During last summer’s drought it was difficult for farmers to get accurate data on how dry the soil was. An Iowa State University project that’s been in the works for several years, will change that.

Rain Could Help SE Iowa Soybeans

Jason Parrott — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 03:53:39 +0000

The rainfall from Hurricane Isaac is both good and bad news for southeast Iowa farmers.

Sustainability Summit – Lee County

Jason Parrott — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000

Lee County has been called the “Poster Child” for unemployment in Iowa.

Help could be on the way with the possible development of a fertilizer plant, but that would be just the start of what is needed to reverse years of job losses.

A recently-released study highlights the county’s strengths and weaknesses, but taking advantage of that information requires community support and interest.

Phil Chancellor of Keokuk has more free time on his hands now that he has retired after a career in the field of high-tech telecommunications.