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February 28, 2013 10:07 AM
Iowa Biomass Crop Workshop March 19 in Iowa City
Emily Heaton

A Biomass Crop Production Workshop will look at reasons for increased interest in biomass crops for energy in Iowa. The workshop will be held Tuesday, March 19, at the Johnson County Extension Office, Iowa City, Iowa.

February 27, 2013 03:27 PM
Yard and Garden: Pruning Grapevines
Richard Jauron

Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about grape pruning that will give the pruner a spirit of learning and adventure, not panic.

February 27, 2013 02:42 PM
Conserve Water to Prepare for Possible Water Shortages
Kristi Cooper

Ongoing effects from the drought may hit closer to home with possible water shortages this year across the state. Iowans can prepare by finding simple ways to conserve water in their own homes.

February 26, 2013 04:52 PM
Virtual Eco Family Conference Connects Families
Kristi Cooper

Iowans can beat the winter blues with the Eco Family Virtual Conference. Families can save money on household expenses, spend quality time together and live green in 2013 by participating in the conference, said Kristi Cooper, conference organizer and family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

February 26, 2013 04:35 PM
Farm Poll Examines Where, How Farmers Get Their Information
J. Gordon Arbuckle Jr.

Iowa farmers rely primarily on agribusinesses, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and state agencies for their information needs, according to the 2012 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll.

February 25, 2013 06:27 PM
Summer 2013 4-H Camping Continues, with Changes, at Iowa 4-H Center
LuAnn Johansen

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is committed to maintaining a sustainable 4-H youth development program that provides quality educational programs for Iowa youth — including camping experiences. However, there will be some changes in the camping experiences that the Iowa 4-H Program will offer at the Iowa 4-H Center this summer.

February 25, 2013 04:19 PM
Practical Farmers of Iowa and Iowa Learning Farms Co-Host Cover Crop Field Days
Carol Brown

Farmers will showcase their experiences with cover crops this spring at eight field days across Iowa. Practical Farmers of Iowa joins with Iowa Learning Farms, County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners and Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association to sponsor the spring field days that focus on the use and management of cover crops.

February 25, 2013 12:13 PM
2013 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey Follows Recent Trend
Ann Johanns

The 2013 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey is now available to download from the Extension Online Store or the Ag Decision Maker website as Information File A3-10, Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey. Print copies will be available at county extension offices. 

February 22, 2013 02:22 PM
High Tunnel Production Workshop Offered in March
Linda Naeve

Current commercial fruit or vegetable growers and traditional farmers interested in diversifying can learn more about high tunnel production at a March 26 workshop at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – Harrison County office in Logan.

February 21, 2013 10:01 AM
Yard and Garden: Pruning Raspberries in Spring
Richard Jauron

Pruning raspberries in spring produces higher yields, by increasing berry size, and helps control disease. Pruning procedures are based on the growth and fruiting characteristics of the plants, according to horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.