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August 8, 2012 01:44 PM
University Preserves 4-H Memorabilia
Shelly Greving

In the early 1920s, Iowa 4-H was in its youth; today Iowa 4-H is thriving and in its prime, reaching one in every five Iowa school-age youth. Iowa State University has always played a central role with 4-H Youth Development in Iowa, and the university preserves early 4-H memorabilia through the Iowa State University Library’s Special Collections Department.

August 8, 2012 10:27 AM
Focus on Fires for 2012 Harvest
Charles Schwab

Harvest is a prime time for agricultural fires, even when the weather has not been warm and dry. This year, the normal harvest dryness will be intensified because of the drought conditions and the potential for agricultural fires has increased above normal as well.

August 7, 2012 12:19 PM
ISU Extension and Outreach Schedules Town Hall Meetings
Sherry Glenn

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach wants to hear from Iowans about how Iowa State in partnership with counties can best serve citizens. Five town hall meetings have been scheduled across the state.

August 7, 2012 11:34 AM
Bill Northey to Be Featured in Iowa Learning Farms’ Aug. 15 Webinar
Carol Brown

The Iowa Learning Farms’ Aug. 15 webinar will feature a conversation with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey at the Iowa State Fair. Northey will discuss a variety of issues including the state of agriculture today and what the future holds for Iowa farmers.

August 7, 2012 09:04 AM
Commercial Manure Applicators Certification Training Scheduled for Sept. 5
Angela Rieck-Hinz

A statewide training for commercial manure applicators will be conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon. This training will be a reshow of the same program that was offered for training in January 2012.

August 7, 2012 08:40 AM
Pasture Walk Tour Will Feature Horse and Livestock Grazing Information
Joe Sellers

An Aug. 25 pasture walk and tour in central Iowa will give owners of small farms and acreages with grazing animals an opportunity to view pastures designed for grazing beef, sheep and horses, and to hear from farm owners about water, fencing and pasture management systems.

August 7, 2012 08:23 AM
Cover Crop Management Field Day Aug. 21
John Lundvall

Iowa Learning Farms, Practical Farmers of Iowa and Mitchell County NRCS/SWCD will co-host a field day at the John Schwarck farm near Riceville, Iowa, on Tuesday, Aug. 21, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The field day will highlight management options to successfully add cover crops to a row crop rotation.

August 7, 2012 08:12 AM
Farm Succession Coordinator Certification Training Offered in September
John Baker

Agriculture professionals who work with farm and ranch businesses on farm succession issues and want to offer a coordinated facilitation farm succession service to their agriculture clientele can receive training to become a certificated Farm Succession Coordinator. The International Farm Transitional Network is offering training on Sept. 10-12 in Madison, Wis.

August 6, 2012 03:56 PM
Food Finder App Helps Fair Goers Make Healthier Choices
Ruth Litchfield

Fair goers looking for healthier alternatives at the Iowa State Fair, or who want to track their calories and activity to balance their day, can turn to a new app available for the iPhone and as a mobile website.

August 6, 2012 02:44 PM
Aug. 21 Webinar Looks at Grain Quality, Marketing Options during Drought
John Lawrence

Iowa crop and livestock producers are invited to attend an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach webinar Tuesday, Aug. 21 to learn about grain quality issues and marketing options related to drought. County extension offices will be hosting the webinar, which begins at 1 p.m. There is no charge to attend.