China trade war, water quality research are topics at March 5 event at ISU Northeast Research Farm

News Release NASHUA – Wendong Zhang, Extension Ag Economist, Brian Dougherty, Ag Engineering Field Specialist, and Natasha Hoover, Research Associate from the ISU water quality research lab, will speak at the annual meeting of the Northeast Iowa Agricultural Experimental Association (NEIAEA) at the Borlaug Learning Center, ISU Northeast Research Farm, Nashua. The program starts at 9:30 a.m. with a Call to Order for the board meeting. From 10:00 a.m. to Noon will be key presentations from Wendong Zhang, Brian Dougherty, and Natasha Hoover. Zhang will address “U.S. – China Ag Trade and the Trade War”.  Dougherty and Hoover will share … Continue reading China trade war, water quality research are topics at March 5 event at ISU Northeast Research Farm

Floyd County Extension and Outreach January 2019 Calendar

Thursday, January 3, 2019 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM   Commercial Manure Applicator Certification   Charles City Tuesday, January 8, 2019 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM   Clover Kids – Charles City   Charles City Wednesday, January 9, 2019 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM   Private Pesticide Applicator Training   Nashua 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM   Pick A Better Snack – Nora Springs   Nora Springs Thursday, January 10, 2019 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM   Pick A Better Snack – IC   Charles City 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM   Floyd County Extension Organizational Meeting   Charles City Monday, January 14, 2019 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM   Charles City Clover Kids   Charles City 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM   Better Kid Care – … Continue reading Floyd County Extension and Outreach January 2019 Calendar

2018 BIG 4 FAIR SCHEDULE (The fun begins Aug. 30)

NASHUA — The Big 4 Fair is just around the corner and here is the schedule of events: Thursday, August 30 Entry day (All Day) Friday, August TBA — Big 4 Fair Tractor Ride – Call Dave Bucknell for details 641-330-1662 6 p.m. to midnight — Uncle G’s Pavilion 6:30 p.m. — Truck & Tractor Pull – Lovik Sled Co. Saturday, September 1 8 a.m. — Halter Classes (Saddle Horses & Ponies) 11 a.m. — Bean Bag Tournament – Contact Brad Schmitt 319-961-1555 11 a.m.  to midnight — Uncle G’s Pavilion – Live Music with Cross Tie Walker  immediately after Figure Eights!  … Continue reading 2018 BIG 4 FAIR SCHEDULE (The fun begins Aug. 30)