County News

Spring Bull Management
April 17, 2013

With calving well underway, now is the time to focus some attention on your bull power. When thinking about bull management, young bulls need to be separate from mature bulls.

FSQA Training & Testing
April 17, 2013

4-H'ers must be The Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) Program (FSQA) certified if they want to sell animals at the Allamakee County Livestock Auction, show dairy animals or exhibit at the Iowa State Fair.

Managing Limited Dairy Feeds
April 16, 2013

The 2012 drought that impacted major portions of the US created a myriad of challenges for all livestock producers. Hay yields were down sharply and the corn crop ranged from pretty good in a few small pockets of Iowa to absolutely dismal over the majority of the Midwest.

Importance of Food Hubs in Rural America
April 15, 2013

The Agricultural Marketing Resource Center at ISU recently posted information about the release of a report which provides a comprehensive look at the economic role, challenges and opportunities for food hubs in the nation's growing local food movement.

Assessing Winter Injury on Forages
April 15, 2013

This is the time of year to assess forage stands for winter injury.  Snow cover and residual vegetative cover help to insulate the soil and stabilize soil and crown temperatures.

The Big Four Fair Fairbook Is Now Online
April 4, 2013

The Big Four Fairbook is now available online. The Big Four Fair will be held at the Big 4 Fairgrounds, Postville Iowa, June 14-16, 2013.  Continue on for more Big Four Fair information and for all of the great shows!

4-H Exhibit Building Booth Theme
March 27, 2013

The 4-H club booth theme for the 2013 Allamakee County Fair is.......

Pasture Condition and Management for 2013
March 20, 2013

Many producers have concerns about productivity of pastures that were over grazed due to last year’s drought. It may still be too early to make any firm decisions, but we should definitely have several alternative plans in mind depending on the weather we receive from now to spring.

Master Woodland Managers Program Registration Now Open
March 4, 2013

Course instruction focuses on various aspects of woodland management, including tree and shrub indentification, basic tree biology, land and tree measurements, protection from insects and diseases, tree planting and pruning, wildlife management, timber marketing, and wood utilization.

Cover Crop Field Day Schedule
March 4, 2013

Several NE Iowa farms will be hosting Cover Crop Field Day tours to showcase the success local farmers have had using cover crops in our region.  Each cover crop field day will include discussions and presentations including area-specific topics such as: no-tillage/strip-tillage systems, rotational grazing or grazing cover crops for livestock feed, soil and nutrient management benefits of cover crops and spring management for cover crops.

National Innovation Fund Grant will Support Local Food Hub
March 2, 2013

The Convergence Partnership has awarded $50,000 to the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque to support its work building healthier, more equitable communities. This unique project is collaboration between the Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative, ISU Extension and Outreach and CFGD. 

Iowa 4-H Youth Conference
February 15, 2013

You don't even have to be in 4-H to attend this conference! You will get to experience campus life, and meet new people from across the state! You will be having fun while learning by doing, dancing the nights away, and serving the community. You will get to learn new things to take back to your community and school, and in the process you might even discover something new about yourself! 

Scholarship Information
January 29, 2013

High School students here is information on county, state and school scholarships.
Allamakee County 4-H Scholarship, Allamakee County Fairboard Scholarship, and the Dairy Promotion Board Scholarship are all for youth in Allamakee County.

USDA Youth Loans
September 26, 2012

Youth 10 - 21 years of age are eligible to apply for a youth loan from the Farm Service Agency.

GO GREEN!
September 6, 2012

Energy efficency in the home is a family matter. Here is a new informational section to help you and your family Go Green! $ave Time and Money$

What Are Your Appliances Consuming?
September 6, 2012

Are you aware of how much energy that big screen television or that old, spare refrigerator in the basement or garage is using? With an Electricity Usage Meter (EUM), you can discover how much electricity your household appliances consume and which appli

Food Preservation Publications
August 17, 2012

Food Preservation Publications and Informational Links From ISU Extension and Outreach.

Feature Your 4-H Club
August 10, 2012

Have you done something awesome with your club? Would you like to feature it in the 4-H Connection or on Facebook?

Testing Your Pressure Canner
August 3, 2012

Bring the lid of your pressure canner and we will test it for you to see that the guage is accurate.

The Horse Page
May 20, 2012

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

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