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January 9, 2013 02:59 PM
Monthly Iowa Learning Farms Webinar Series Continues in 2013
Jacqueline Comito

Iowa Learning Farms continues its monthly educational webinar series into 2013 with a Jan. 16 session looking at the state's role in water quality.

January 4, 2013 04:02 PM
Managing Through Stress: A Livestock Information Event Is Feb. 4
John Lawrence

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Farm Bureau are teaming up to deliver current market and management information to Iowa livestock farmers in these challenging times. The “Managing Through Stress: A Livestock Information Event” will be held Monday, Feb.  4.

January 4, 2013 03:41 PM
2013 Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference Offers Options, Opportunities
Byron Leu

A full day of information awaits the attendees of the 2013 Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference at Bridge View Center in Ottumwa on Jan. 19. This year’s program focuses on topics designed to help producers recognize options and opportunities in a variety of areas based on past weather-related conditions.

January 4, 2013 02:21 PM
Science of Parenting: How to Discipline Children
Donna Donald

Should parents spank their children? In January, family life specialists Donna Donald and Lori Hayungs talk about spanking and other ways to discipline children in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
 

January 4, 2013 02:17 PM
Iowa State, Hy-Vee Offer Free Nutrition Assessments for Older Adults
Sarah Francis

Adults age 65 or older are eligible for free nutrition assessments in January. Iowa State University and Hy-Vee in Ames and Ankeny are partnering to provide these free screenings that use new measurement tools for detecting malnutrition.

January 4, 2013 12:07 PM
Extension Offers Dry Manure Applicator Certification Workshops
Angela Rieck-Hinz

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will offer manure applicator certification workshops for dry/solid manure operators on seven different dates and locations in February.

January 3, 2013 03:44 PM
Yard and Garden: Propagating Houseplants
Richard Jauron

Plant propagation is fun, easy and a good way to inexpensively increase houseplant numbers. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach discuss plant propagation methods best suited for several common houseplants.

January 2, 2013 04:14 PM
Iowa 4-H'ers Reflect on 2012 National 4-H Congress Experience
Cayla Taylor

Now that Iowa’s 21 youth delegates to the National 4-H Congress have had time to reflect on their experience, they agree the national 4-H leadership event lived up to its title. They did, indeed, learn to “Become a Catalyst of Change.” Through the five-day youth conference, the 4-H’ers created a love for community, a respect for giving to others and friendships they hope to sustain for a lifetime.

January 2, 2013 12:58 PM
Conference Features High Tunnel Tomato Production Education
Joe Hannan

An advanced high tunnel tomato production track is one of the educational components of the Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s annual conference Jan. 24-25 in Ankeny. Instructors for the Thursday, Jan. 24 day-long high tunnel track are horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

January 2, 2013 12:43 PM
Vegetable Production and Management Course Offered Online
Ajay Nair

Iowa State University is offering a spring 2013 online course covering the production and management of vegetable crops. Web-based Vegetable Crop Production and Management (HORT 493) will be taught by Ajay Nair, vegetable specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.