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March 13, 2012 03:11 PM
Iowa Swine Day Returns at Iowa State University
John Mabry

For the first time in several years, the Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) and Iowa State University (ISU) are sponsoring a daylong educational opportunity specifically for pork producers. Iowa Swine Day is set for June 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the ISU campus and features practical information on a variety of topics that can be applied on the farm.

March 12, 2012 03:35 PM
Celebrate ISU Extension and Outreach Week March 25-31
Christopher Weishaar

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is thanking partners across the state and promoting its educational programs during a statewide celebration this month. ISU Extension and Outreach Week, March 25-31, includes activities both on the Iowa State campus, as well as at county offices.

March 8, 2012 12:13 PM
Yard and Garden: Fruit Trees
Richard Jauron

Few things are more enjoyable for homeowners than going out the back door to pick ripe juicy fruit from a tree. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulture specialists share information about selecting pear, plum and apricot varieties.

March 8, 2012 11:15 AM
Rose Research at Iowa State Evaluates Sustainability
Nick Howell

Nick Howell, ISU Horticulture Research Station superintendent and a former student of Buck’s, continues the strong tradition of rose research at Iowa State. Earth-Kind® trials are helping identify the most consistently beautiful, low-care, pest tolerant roses for our region. Howell's website www.extension.iastate.edu/earthkind has information about Earth-Kind trials, Iowa State research and Buck roses.

March 8, 2012 10:19 AM
Spring Arrives at the 2012 Siouxland Garden Show
Adrienne Jansen

Spring arrives at the 2012 Siouxland Garden Show on March 16-17 at the Marina Center, South Sioux City, Neb. The sixth annual Siouxland Garden Show is an extravaganza of nearly 50 inspiring displays and exhibits showcasing innovative items, 29 educational seminars and how-to sessions, plus, face-to-face consultation with top experts.

March 7, 2012 02:38 PM
Workshop will Focus on Vegetable Transplant Production
Ajay Nair

"Tips and Tricks of Vegetable Transplant Production" is a workshop for gardeners, small scale and hoop vegetable producers and greenhouse growers. It will be held Saturday, April 7, at Horticulture Hall on the Iowa State campus in Ames.

March 6, 2012 01:15 PM
Iowa Tax Credits Can Help Parents
Barb Wollan

Iowa tax law includes two tax credits to help families with pre-school and school-aged children. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach family finance program specialists talk about the Iowa Tuition and Textbook Credit and the Early Childhood Development Credit.

March 5, 2012 04:21 PM
Iowa Learning Farms’ March Webinar Focuses on Biochar
Carol Brown

Biochar as a soil amendment will be featured during the Iowa Learning Farms’ (ILF) webinar, Wednesday, March 21, at 11:30 a.m. The webinar is part of the ILF-hosted series held on the third Wednesday of each month through Adobe Connect. All that is needed to participate is a computer with Internet access.

March 1, 2012 03:44 PM
Science of Parenting: All about Tantrums
Donna Donald

When children throw tantrums, which comes first: the screaming or the crying? Michael Potegal knows — and has the video evidence to prove it. The University of Minnesota researcher talks about his video study of tantrums in this month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

March 1, 2012 02:57 PM
Yard and Garden: Marigolds
Richard Jauron

Marigolds are one of the most popular bedding plants in the United States. They are easy to grow, bloom reliably all summer and have few insect and disease problems. Learn when and how to start marigolds and when to plant them outside.