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July 23, 2012 10:43 AM
Wean Calves Early to Reduce Pasture Demands
Denise Schwab

Cow-calf producers should consider weaning calves now to help reduce the demand on pastures and get cows in better condition prior to winter, according to Denise Schwab, beef specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Early weaning does require good weaning management; Schwab outlines management steps.

July 23, 2012 08:42 AM
ISU Extension Offers Iowa Drainage School
Kapil Arora

Drainage systems that are properly designed and operating are essential to achieving excellent agricultural production capability. The Iowa Drainage School is being offered to address these issues on Aug. 21-23 at the Field Extension Education Laboratory (FEEL) between Ames and Boone, Iowa.

July 20, 2012 01:47 PM
Drought Management Meetings in Cresco, Osage Aug. 2
Susan Barnes

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is organizing two Dealing with Drought 2012 meetings on Thursday, Aug. 2. The sessions will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Heritage Events Center in Cresco, and at 1:30 p.m. at the Cedar River Complex Auditorium in Osage.

July 20, 2012 11:27 AM
2012 Farmland Leasing Workshops Begin
Ann Johanns

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is conducting farmland leasing workshops at many locations in Iowa during July and August. Workshops are designed to assist landowners, tenants and other agri-business professionals with issues related to farmland ownership, management, and leasing agreements.

July 20, 2012 11:11 AM
Yard and Garden: Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Raspberries
Richard Jauron

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists share information about bitter cucumbers, tomatoes that aren’t setting fruit and why red raspberries may be partly white.

July 18, 2012 01:33 PM
July 20 Webinar Looks at Horticulture Needs during Drought
Cynthia Haynes

Iowa State horticulturists will offer tips for dealing with drought-stressed lawns, trees and shrubs, vegetables and fruit during a webinar on Friday, July 20. The webinar will be held noon to 1 p.m. and hosted at select Iowa State University Extension and Outreach county offices. There is no charge to attend the webinar

July 18, 2012 12:17 PM
Webinar Examines Livestock and Crop Options during Drought
Willy Klein

Iowa crop and livestock producers dealing with drought–related issues are invited to attend an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach webinar Wednesday, July 25 to learn more about options available to them. County extension offices will be hosting the 1- 3 p.m. webinar. There is no charge to attend the webinar.

July 17, 2012 03:21 PM
Success Stories and Extension Experts Lead Agricultural Engineer to Iowa State
Dan Huyser

Dan Huyser is a new agricultural engineering program specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach serving northeast Iowa. He brings a diverse background to the position, which he started in May.

July 17, 2012 12:38 PM
Field Days Promise Sweating in the Garden
Cynthia Haynes

"How about 'Sweating in the Garden' this year at the 2012 Home Demonstration Garden Field Days?" asks Cindy Haynes, consumer horticulturist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Field days scheduled from July 24 to Aug. 11 will feature several themes, including: compact, space-saving plants; foliage plants; sweet corn; and several other new varieties of flowers and vegetables.

July 17, 2012 11:03 AM
Caring for Iowa Lawns During Drought
David Minner

David Minner, turfgrass specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, offers lawn care practices Iowans should consider as local agencies enact voluntary water conservation programs to reduce water consumption and relieve strain on city water supplies. Minner will discuss this topic during a webinar July 20.