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August 6, 2012 01:28 PM
New ISU Extension Beef Program Specialist Excited to Work with Industry
Chris Clark

Chris Clark, the new Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef program specialist in southwest Iowa, said his background and experience will help him build a program that’s beneficial to all facets of the beef industry.

August 3, 2012 10:33 AM
Discover More of Extension and Outreach at the Iowa State Fair
Christopher Weishaar

The Iowa State Fair, Aug. 9-19, is packed with rides, food vendors, entertainment, exhibits and other attractions. In addition, find Iowa State University Extension and Outreach all across the fairgrounds during the annual event.

August 3, 2012 10:00 AM
Science of Parenting: Children and Sports
Lori Hayungs

Learn how to be a positive sports parent in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

August 3, 2012 09:34 AM
Crop Disease, Insect Identification and Record Keeping Available in New App
Daren Mueller

Checking crops for insects and disease is becoming less tedious and cumbersome, and more accurate with the release of iPad apps by ScoutPro. The identification program is based on Iowa State University field guides and funded in part by Iowa Soybean Association.

August 3, 2012 08:23 AM
Extension Drought Condition Meetings in Southeast Iowa Aug. 10
Robert Dodds

Crop and livestock producers can learn about drought-related issues and strategies to prepare for fall by attending either of two free informational meetings hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in southeast Iowa. The meetings will be held Friday, Aug. 10 in Donnellson and Mediapolis.

August 2, 2012 09:27 AM
Greenhorn Grazing Series Continues in Southwest Iowa
Joe Sellers

The 2012 Greenhorn Grazing series offered in the Greenfield area has three segments remaining. Sessions are set for Aug. 23, Sept. 13 and Nov. 15 at the Adair County Extension office.

August 1, 2012 10:07 AM
Experience Farm-to-Fork on Local Culinary Tours
Laura Kuennen

Farm-to-Fork tours are part of a series of events in Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Local Food Road Show aimed at connecting people to locally grown food and flavors in Northwest Iowa. Upcoming tours include Sioux City, Aug. 19, and Storm Lake, Aug. 26.