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September 10, 2012 04:18 PM
Iowa Learning Farms Webinar Discusses Agriculture Sustainability
Carol Brown

Iowa State University agronomy professor Matt Liebman will discuss agricultural stability during the Iowa Learning Farms’ webinar Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 11:30 a.m. All that is needed to participate is a computer with Internet access.

September 7, 2012 04:29 PM
SowBridge Educational Series Begins Fifth Year of Distance Education
Ken Stalder

The successful distance education program SowBridge will begin its fifth year Nov. 7. Iowa State University animal science professor and extension swine specialist Ken Stalder said suggestions from subscribers help maintain the program’s value.

September 6, 2012 02:55 PM
Spotted Wing Drosophila Fly Detected in Iowa
Donald Lewis

The Iowa State University Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic confirmed today that the spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive pest that can cause damage to many fruit crops, has been found in Story County, Iowa. 

September 6, 2012 01:38 PM
Science of Parenting: Children, Parents and Homework
Donna Donald

Children of all ages are more likely to be motivated in school when parents stay positive about school and homework. In September learn how to make homework a positive part of children’s school experience in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

September 6, 2012 10:49 AM
Yard and Garden: Geraniums
Richard Jauron

Geraniums, a popular flowering plant, will be destroyed by the first hard frost, unless gardeners can take steps to over-winter them. Horticulturalists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach tell how to overwinter geraniums indoors.

September 5, 2012 02:24 PM
Farmers, Be on the Lookout for Silo Gas
Charles Schwab

More Iowa farmers are cutting corn for silage this summer due to the extreme heat, dryness and crop conditions. Because of the increased silage production, the possibilities for silo gas and related health issues have increased, according to Chuck Schwab, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach farm safety and health specialist.

September 4, 2012 05:20 PM
Four Iowa Counties Add History to 4-H Blog
Shelly Greving

Cherokee, Delaware, Pocahontas and Poweshiek counties have added to Iowa 4-H History by County, a blog detailing the history of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development. The history blog is a partnership of the Iowa 4-H program and the Iowa 4-H Foundation.

September 4, 2012 03:09 PM
PQA Plus Advisor Training Sessions Set for Nov. 19
James McKean

People who need to be recertified as Pork Quality Assurance Plus® Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus program are invited to attend a session set for Nov. 19 in Ames. The Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University is hosting the morning session, which will run concurrently with an initial daylong PQA Plus certification session.