Corn Suitability Report
(Posted on 11/25/2009)
Corn suitability ratings (CSR) is an index procedure developed in Iowa to rate each different kind of soil for its potential row-crop productivity.

Families Can Build Strengths, Cope with Stress during Tough Times
(Posted on 11/24/2009)
“Layoffs, state budget cuts and overall economic uncertainty can chip away at a family’s ability to cope. Just when they need each other’s support the most, stress may push family members apart,” says Mary L. Hughes, an Iowa State University Extension family life program specialist.

Commercial Pesticide Applicators Training
(Posted on 11/24/2009)
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training information (CPAT). The following information is for Commerical Pesticide Applicators.

$30 Servers 8 a Healthy Holiday Dinner
(Posted on 11/24/2009)
Thanksgiving is just a couple weeks away and for many of us that means lots of great food. But it doesn’t have to mean a lot of calories, extra weight, and an empty wallet. Last weekend we figured out a traditional menu that will serve 8 people a healthy meal for $30.

4-State Beef Conference
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
The 4-State Beef Conference is designed to provide beef cattle interests in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska a regular update on current cow-calf and stocker topics. The conference is a forum of specialists from four of the nation's leading beef cattle land grant universities.

Christmas Trees:
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
For many families, picking out their traditional REAL Christmas Tree at an Iowa choose and harvest farm, has become an annual event. Getting the family together revolves around warm peaceful traditions that sometimes date back generations.

Extension Energy Tip of the Week
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Extension Energy Tip: Audit your home office for energy savings

U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Insulation Properly insulating your home will not only help reduce your heating and cooling costs but also make your home more comfortable. Here you'll find the following information:

2009-2010 Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Private Pesticide Applicators continuing insturciton course program and dates.

Tax Returns Can Put Money in Your Pocket!
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Filing a tax return is no fun, but the effort can be positive if taxpayers make sure they take advantage of refundable tax credits!

ISU Extension's Growing Green garden calendar.
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
Learn about earth-friendly gardening all year long with ISU Extension's Growing Green garden calendar. Also get details on "green" topics like compost, rain collection, beekeeping and houseplants.

In Over Your Head/Life-Saving Strategies for Financial Crisis
(Posted on 10/7/2009)
Life-Saving Strategies for Financial Crisis A new publication shares tips for dealing with creditors, when to seek professional help and how to develop a self-directed repayment plan to reduce debts.