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July 8, 2011 09:12 AM
Iowa Learning Farms to Host July 27 Field Day Near Greenfield
John Lundvall

The field day will include a complimentary dinner, and information about strategies for no-till as well as information about incorporating perennial vegetation to enhance no-till. The event is free and open to the public.

July 8, 2011 09:00 AM
Second Group of Iowa Farmer Volunteers Works with Ugandan Farmers
Margaret Smith

A second group of Iowa women traveled to Uganda as part of the rural development program, Bridging the Gap: Increasing Competitiveness of Ugandan Women Farmers in the Marketplace. This farmer-to-farmer program connects Iowa farmers with eight groups of women farmers in the Kamuli District of Uganda.

July 7, 2011 04:42 PM
Benefit Auction to Raise Money for 4-H
Albert Grunenwald

On July 18, the Iowa 4-H Foundation will hold a benefit auction to support 4-H programs in Iowa. The public is welcome to submit proxy bids on any of the auction items listed online.

July 7, 2011 03:44 PM
Yard and Garden: Japanese Beetles
Richard Jauron

More and more gardeners are dealing with Japanese beetles as these very hungry garden pests spread throughout Iowa and their populations increase. Japanese beetle adults feed on a wide variety of plants.

July 7, 2011 02:44 PM
Iowa Learning Farms Hosts July 20 Field Day at Smeltzer Trust Farm
John Lundvall

Iowa Learning Farms will sponsor a strip-tillage and cover crop management field day at the Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust Farm, south of Otho in Webster County, on Wednesday, July 20, from 6-8 p.m. The field day is free, includes a complimentary dinner and the public is invited to attend.

July 7, 2011 01:40 PM
Iowa Learning Farms’ July Webinar Focuses on Growing Miscanthus for Biofuel Energy
John Lundvall

The Iowa Learning Farms’ June webinar, to be held Wednesday, July 20, at noon, will feature Emily Heaton, who will present “Giant Miscanthus and other perennial energy crops.”

July 7, 2011 11:43 AM
New Publication Helps Farmers Use Data for Tractor Selection
Dana Petersen

Tractor operations represent a significant portion of annual on-farm fuel costs. A new publication from Iowa State University Extension discusses tractor test data to consider when leasing or purchasing a tractor.

July 5, 2011 04:37 PM
2011 Iowa 4-H’ers for 4-H Campaign Huge Success
Joe Leisz

The largest and longest-running fundraising campaign conducted by Iowa 4-H members for 4-H members has raised more than $31,000 this year to support Iowa youth.

July 5, 2011 02:00 PM
18 Young Iowans Receive 2011 Hills Bank and Trust Leadership Grants
Mitchell Hoyer

Young Iowans from Iowa, Johnson, Keokuk, Linn, Muscatine and Washington counties have received Hills Bank and Trust Leadership Grants.

July 5, 2011 11:32 AM
Manure Field Day for Small- and Medium-Size Dairies and Open Feedlots
Beth Doran

Iowa State University Extension and the Iowa Beef Center will host a manure management field day from 1 to 4 p.m. July 13, at the Mike Bettin feedlot in Sac County. The field day will provide information on manure management issues and offer alternative manure handling options for open feedlots and dairies with less than 1,000 animal units.