County News

June 26 ISU Research Farm Field Day Highlights the Late Start in 2013
May 23, 2013

The Annual Spring Field Day at the Borlaug Learning Center features many topics.  Discussion will be held on corn growth and development from the planting date trials and expectations on pollination.  Updates on crop and soil fertility issues from the drought in 2012 to the late start in 2013, nitrogen management, sulfur and micronutrient recommendations, weed control challenges, weed resistance management and updates on the latest plant diseases.

4-H Clothing and Communications Judging (Expressions Day)
June 18, 2013

The 4-H Clothing and Communications judging is Sunday, June 23 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 8 5th Street SW in Waukon, judging will begin at at 2:30 p.m.  The show begins at 6:30 p.m. All communication participants are encouraged to attend the Style Show. Awards will be distributed at the conclusion of the program. Please invite your family and friends to come and watch.

Pee Wee Calf Show & Dairy Novice Show-- Allamakee County Fair
June 18, 2013

A Pee Wee Show and a Dairy Novice Class will be hosted at the Allamakee County Fair on Saturday, July 20 after the dairy auction.

Fruits and Vegetables: Nature’s Cancer Prevention
June 18, 2013

What is known about cancer prevention is still evolving, but we do know that chances of developing cancer are affected by the lifestyle choices we make.

2013 Farm Progress Hay Expo
June 17, 2013

The Farm Progress Hay Expo will head to northeast Iowa for the 2013 event scheduled for June 19 and 20. The nation's largest two-day hay event will be held at Regancrest Holsteins in Waukon, Iowa.

Welcome Leah Lechtenberg
June 11, 2013

Leah Lechtenber has joined ISU Extension and Outreach as a County Youth Co-Coordinator for Allamakee County Extension. She is responsible for the management and coordination of the traditional 4-H community club program Allamakee County.

Teachers Invited to Attend a Course on School Gardens
June 11, 2013

The Center for Sustainable Communities at Luther College is hosting a teacher workshop called “Growing STEM in the Garden” this summer.  In this class, teachers will learn how to comprehensively use a school garden to teach across curricular areas and provide a framework for STEM education.

Make Family Time Active
June 11, 2013

Summer provides an opportunity for families to spend time together that will create fun and memories. School is out and it’s a great time to plan some family time. Activities, such as going to the park or a day hike, are great ways your family can bond and be physically active at the same time.

Are Ticks Worse this Year?
June 11, 2013

While everyone has an opinion about "how bad" the ticks are in any given year, the bottom line is there is no state-wide survey or census to measure tick abundance. All we have are people’s perceptions, and those vary all over the place!

Bud Grafting Workshop
June 11, 2013

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will have a T-budding workshop at Peake Orchards, Waukon, on Saturday, July 13 from 10:00 to 11:30 in the morning. ISU Extension horticulturist, Bob Hauer will present.  Cost of the workshop is $10.00.

Producers Have Options under Crop Insurance Coverage
June 3, 2013

Many producers are wondering what options they have under their multiple peril crop insurance policies due to the frequent rains that have soaked Iowa this year.

Iowa State University Updates Method for Rating Soil Productivity
June 3, 2013

Advances in soil science have necessitated an update in the Corn Suitability Rating (CSR), a system for rating the crop-growing productivity of Iowa soil.  The CSR was originally established in response to county assessors who needed a measure to help assess the productivity of farmland, Today, the CSR is used in many additional ways, including to develop land use plans, determine land values, predict yields and negotiate cash rents.

ISUEO Allamakee County Hosting--Youth Summer Camps
May 30, 2013

Students completing Kindergarten-8 Grade, may join us at one of our Summer Day Camps! Registration forms are available at the Extension Office or online.

Farmer Philanthropy Important
May 28, 2013

Iowa’s farmers are substantially involved in philanthropy, donating their time and money to organizations, causes and charities they believe in, according to the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll.

The Horse Page
May 24, 2013

Informational horse links for you to browse. Look for statewide & local upcoming horse events.

Horticulture Challenge-- Home Judged Garden
May 23, 2013

Enter your garden in the Allamakee County Fair Home Judged Garden Class! This project may consist of a vegetable or flower garden in your backyard or community garden.

Pasture Walk Focuses on Managing Pastures to Protect Streams
May 23, 2013

Pasture walk held on Jeremy & Jodi Peake farm near Waukon will feature pasturing near streams and management practices that can help protect water quality.

Breakfast on the Farm June 22
May 20, 2013

Attend the 4th Annual Breakfast on the Farm.  It's a fun, educational event for the whole family.

Iowa Cash Rental Rates Survey Results Available
May 20, 2013

Results from the most recent survey of farmland rental rates conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach showed that the average estimated cash rent for corn and soybean land in the state for 2013 was $270 per acre, an increase of $18 per acre or 7 percent from last year.

New Meat Labels Coming
May 15, 2013

Research has long told us that consumers view the meat case as a “sea of red” and are increasingly confused about fresh meat cuts. As a result, they tend to only purchase the 3 or 4 cuts they are most familiar with. The Beef Checkoff, in partnership with the National Pork Board, spent more than 18 months conducting research to learn how to help consumers understand the beef and pork cuts they see in the meat case.

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