Knowledge Is Power Lunch and Learn Series
(Posted on 9/5/2008)
Lunch and Learn offered to learn about the power to manage credit cards, protect yourseof from identity thieves, and more.

A New Look At Temper Tantrums
(Posted on 9/3/2008)
Temper tantrums are so intense, parents often feel overwhelmed.

Farm and Home News for week of September 8, 2008
(Posted on 9/3/2008)
Featuring Creeping Charlie Control, Organic Farmer Forum, Birds in your Backyard, and Organic Vegetable Production.

Lying Can Undermine Trust
(Posted on 9/2/2008)
Lying is one of those behaviors that really shakes parents up, and in the long run can undermine trust.

Farm and Home News week of September 1, 2008
(Posted on 8/28/2008)
Featuring Fall Broadleaf Weed Control and information in Bicycling.

Local 4-H Volunteer Leaders Complete Statewide 4-H Club Training
(Posted on 8/27/2008)
Twelve Howard County leaders recently completed leader training focusing on characteristics of a vibrant 4-H club experience.

In Times of Economic Stress - How Much Is Too Much Debt?
(Posted on 8/22/2008)
Consumer credit card debit is rising.

Farm and Home News week of August 25, 2008
(Posted on 8/21/2008)
Featuring Wild cucumber vines, Wollybears i the Garden, and Join 4-H.

Howard County 4-H'ers Participate in Iowa State Fair Clothing Event
(Posted on 8/19/2008)
Three Howard County individuals participated recently at the Iowa State Fair Clothing Event.

Reading Readiness Starts Early
(Posted on 8/15/2008)
The road to success in school starts earlier than you might think.

Farm and Home News for week of August 18, 2008
(Posted on 8/14/2008)
Featuring Fresh Vegetables, Fall Gardening, and Don't Transport Firewood Across State Lines.

2008 Howard County State Fair Exhibit Results
(Posted on 8/11/2008)
Thirty Two Howard County 4-H members exhibits were recently judged at the Iowa State Fair

Farm and Home News for week of July 14, 2008
(Posted on 7/10/2008)
News featuring Fruit and Vegetable Workshop, Controlling Tomato Blights, and Answers to Flood Clean Up Questions.

International Expert to Discuss Local Food System on August 27
(Posted on 7/3/2008)
A meeting on August 27 at 6 p.m. at the NE Iowa Dairy Foundation in Calmar will feature speaker Don Dwyer.

Emeregency Crop Meeting
(Posted on 6/5/2008)
With all of the weather related disasters, there is an emergency crop meeting scheduled for farmers on June 13, 2008.

Farm and Home News for week of April 7, 2008
(Posted on 5/19/2008)
Featuring Applying Preemergence Herbicide to Your Lawn, Tent Caterpillar, and Advantage of Extra House Payments.

Farm and Home News for week of March 10, 2008
(Posted on 3/7/2008)
Featuring Boxelder Bugs and Lady Beetles are Back; Tornado Season is Coming; and Acreage Living.

Farm and Home News for week of January 28, 2008
(Posted on 2/18/2008)
Featuring Is It Time To Diversify?, Transitioning to Organic Course Offered, andFarmer's Market Nutrition Program.

America Saves!
(Posted on 1/29/2008)
It is important to treat savings like an important “bill” that has to get paid.

Farm and Home News week of February 18, 2008
(Posted on 1/19/2008)
Featuring Blazing A New Trail Part 3 and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.

Farm and Home News week of May 19, 2008
(Posted on 9/25/2007)
Featuring Hixson Scholarships, daylilies, Clematis, and Handling Ticks.

Ladybugs Everywhere!
(Posted on 9/20/2007)
They seem to be everywhere in the fall, red ladybugs clinging to every outdoor surface and finding their way into your home. What are they and what can you do about them?

4-H'ers Get In The Game!
(Posted on 8/16/2007)
The 2007-2008 4-H County Council members met recently to Get In The Game.

Farm and Home News for week of August 11, 2008
(Posted on 8/9/2007)
Featuring Lawn Repair time, Peionies, and Fall Brocolli.

2008 Northeast Iowa Dairy Days
(Posted on 7/30/2007)
To be held January 29, 30, 31 and February 5 and 6 at locations throughout Northeast Iowa.

4-H and FFA FAIR RIBBON AUCTION AT MIGHTY HOWARD COUNTY FAIR
(Posted on 6/28/2007)
4-H and FFA members participated in the 2007 Fair Auction at the Mighty Howard County Fair.

4-H Pet Show At Mighty Howard County Fair
(Posted on 6/21/2007)
4-H members exhibited their pets at the Mighty Howard County Fair.

Farm and Home News for week of May 28, 2007
(Posted on 5/15/2007)
Featuring Free Web Course helps you get the most from your money; Organic Farmer Forum; Alfalfa RVF in Howard County; and Bulb Rot.

Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere
(Posted on 5/11/2007)
Did you know that the pumpkin was actually a staple of the Native American diet and was introduced, along with beans and corn, to the Pilgrim immigrants?

Farm and Home News for January 15, 2007
(Posted on 1/11/2007)
Featuring 4H New Member Night, Dairy Days in Elma, Cattle Feeding workshops, and Chautauqua IV

Iowa Farmland Value at Record Level for Fourth Year
(Posted on 12/19/2006)
This is the fourth year in a row with new a new record high according to Mike Duffy, ISU Extensin Farm Economist.

2008 4-H and FFA Horse Show Games Reults
(Posted on 7/11/2006)
Saturday, June 28 the 4-H and FFA exhibitors participated in games of skill.

Boxelder Bug Nymphs Appearing Everywhere
(Posted on 6/28/2006)
By Donald Lewis, Department of Entomology at ISU.

10 Tips for Growing Healthier, Happier Teens
(Posted on 4/7/2006)
For many parents, nothing strikes more fear in their hearts than the three little words: the teen years.

Farm and Home News for Year 2006
(Posted on 3/9/2006)
Featuring weekly articles published in the year 2006

Warning to Heirs
(Posted on 2/3/2006)
Identity Thieves Target The Deceased

Farm and Home News for week of March 26, 2007
(Posted on 12/14/2005)
Featuring Organic Farm Meeting, Tornado Season and Tips for Planting in Your Garden

Farm and Home News for Years1998-2008
(Posted on 8/2/2005)
Weekly issues of Farm and Home News are posted on this site. Please browse through the various topics of interest.

Carpenter Ants in Trees
(Posted on 5/3/2005)
Information provided by Donald Lewis, Entomologist, ISU Extension

Beef Age and Source Verification Forms Now Available Online
(Posted on 3/28/2005)
Check out the information the Iowa Beef Center and Iowa State University have developed on age and source verification documents.

Plant Trees that Resist Pests
(Posted on 2/11/2005)
By Mark Shour, Entomologist Iowa State University Extension