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April is Month of Military Child in Iowa

Chris Gleason

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Military families and supporters gathered at the capitol in Des Moines March 24 as Gov. Terry Branstad signed a proclamation declaring April as the Month of the Military Child in Iowa.
 

Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts About: Growing Asparagus

Richard Jauron

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Planted in a well-drained soil in full sun, asparagus crowns will produce spears in coming years to satisfy early summer appetites.

New Publication Shows How ‘Shift up, Throttle Back’ Saves Tractor Fuel

Dana Petersen

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A new publication from Iowa State University Extension illustrates the “shift up, throttle back” technique to reduce tractor fuel consumption and related expenses.

Popular Extension Soybean Disease Publication Available as E-Book

Daren Mueller

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The popular “Soybean Diseases” publication is now available as an e-book. The online reference guide features full-screen, high-resolution images of diseases that infect soybeans grown in Iowa, along with videos to assist with managing disease-related problems.

The 4-H Life Inspires Expert Event Planner

Sarah Gonzalez

The projects, the judging, the youth conferences and the presentations in the life of a 4-H’er are valuable experiences that build more than leadership and communication skills. They also can inspire career choices and life-long interests.

Learn to Make Maple Syrup During Open House March 26-27

Jesse Randall

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Learn how sap from maple trees is turned into the sweet, pure maple syrup that everyone loves on their pancakes during an Iowa State University Forestry Extension open house.

Kress Named Vice President for Extension and Outreach at Iowa State

Cathann Kress, senior policy analyst and program lead for Military Community and Family Policy at the U.S. Department of Defense, Washington, D.C., will become Iowa State's next vice president for extension and outreach.
 

Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts About: Growing Potatoes

Richard Jauron

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If growing bushels of  potatoes is on your to-do list, find out when, how and what to plant.

Organic Ag Focus Group Meetings Planned for Fairfield and Greenfield

Kathleen Delate

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Focus groups will take a look at research and the outlook for organic crops in 2011.

Program Offers Students Opportunity to Travel, Learn in China

Sok Leng Tan

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Select Iowa high school students will have the opportunity to visit China this summer as part of the Global Youth Excellence Program. The 11-day trip includes visits to historical sites, major cities and leading corporations. The application period is now open, and closes April 29.

Iowa State Sister Athletes Reflect on 4-H Experience

Sarah Gonzalez

Sisters and student-athletes Britta and Hallie Christofferson are familiar with the challenges that college life and college sports can bring. They also know that their experiences growing up in 4-H help them meet those challenges.

Siouxland Garden Show is Cure for Spring Fever

Adrienne Jansen

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The 2011 Siouxland Garden Show features 30 educational sessions presented by regional experts, nearly 50 businesses and clubs from across the greater tri-state region and free hands-on activities for children. The fifth-annual event runs Friday, March 18, and Saturday, March 19, at the Marina Center in South Sioux City, Neb.

Cover Crops Workshop to be Held March 24 in Rock Valley

John Lundvall

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The workshop offers information on several aspects of cover crops, including cost-share programs for cover crop usage.

Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts About: Growing Peas

Richard Jauron

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Selecting the type and variety of peas to plant this spring is made easy with this week's garden column.

Four Iowa Youth to Attend 2011 National 4-H Conference

Brenda Allen

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Four Iowa 4-H’ers from Buena Vista, Sac, West Pottawattamie and Worth counties have been selected to represent Iowa at the National 4-H Conference April 2-7 in Chevy Chase, Md.
 

Parents Can Help Teens, Preteens Understand Confusing Celebrity Behavior

Malisa Rader

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Whether or not Charlie Sheen has really given his last interview, his behavior may continue to be confusing, particularly to teens and preteens, says Malisa Rader, an Iowa State University Extension family life specialist.

Iowa Learning Farms’ March Webinar Offers Tips on Cover Crops

Carol Brown

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The Iowa Learning Farms’ March webinar, to be held at noon Wednesday, March 16, will feature Jeremy Singer and cover crop management.

Iowa State University Extension Week is March 21-25

Gerald Miller

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Iowa State University Extension will celebrate Extension Week throughout the state March 21-25, 2011.
 

Judges Needed for 2011 State Science + Technology, FFA Agriscience Fairs

Jay Staker

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The State Science + Technology Fair of Iowa (SSTFI) and FFA Agriscience Fair need judges to review middle and high school science projects during the two events April 1-2 at Iowa State University in Ames.
 

March Workshops Provide Environmental Issues Updates for Medium-Sized Beef Feedlots and Dairies

Beth Doran

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Iowa State University Extension and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will offer workshops in northwest and western Iowa March 29, 30 and 31 featuring environmental issues for feedlots and dairies that are medium-sized concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs).

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