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Yard and Garden: Harvesting Root Crops

Richard Jauron

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Iowa State University Extension horticulturists tell when to harvest parsnips, salsify and horseradish, roots that some consider to be winter vegetables because their flavor is not fully developed until the roots have been exposed to near-freezing temperatures.

2012 Garden Calendar Puts Spotlight on Public Gardens

Cynthia Haynes

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Many of Iowa’s beautiful public gardens are in the spotlight next year with the 2012 Garden Calendar, from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The full-color, 12-month calendar highlights a different public garden each month with several photos and information about the garden.

Iowa Learning Farms Offers How-to DVD on Manure Management

John Lundvall

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A new how-to video from Iowa Learning Farms and the Iowa Manure Management Action Group (IMMAG) offers suggestions, tips and reminders about manure application. The 20-minute DVD, “Manure Management and Conservation,” is free from Iowa Learning Farms.

CWF Trip Registration Open to 4-H’ers

Jeffrey Macomber

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Iowa 4-H’ers have two opportunities to participate in Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), a national 4-H leadership program for high school youth, says Jeff Macomber, a 4-H youth development program specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Dry Field Conditions Increase Harvest Fire Risks

Mark Hanna

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Harvest is a prime time for fire dangers, even if the weather has not been warm and dry. Fuel sources such as leaves, stalks, husks, dust, oil and fuel are always present when harvesting fields, and so are numerous sources of ignition on farm equipment or transport vehicles including exhaust, bearings and electrical wiring.

ISU Extension and Outreach Launches New Eco-Family Blog

Kristi Cooper

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Research shows that people who choose simpler lifestyles, nurture meaningful relationships and have a connection to nature are happier and healthier. This is the focus behind a new blog recently launched by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

New Publication Provides Minimum Illumination Guidelines for Farm Lighting

Dana Petersen

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Farm lighting systems should be designed to meet minimum lighting requirements in a manner that is both energy efficient and cost effective. A new publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach addresses minimum illumination levels for various production agriculture settings.

New Blog Accounts Iowa 4-H History

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The Iowa 4-H program, in partnership with the Iowa 4-H Foundation, is celebrating National 4-H Week, Oct. 2-8, with the launch of Iowa 4-H History by County, a new blog detailing the history of Iowa State University Extension 4-H Youth Development.

Hutchcroft Inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame

Christopher Weishaar

Theodore Hutchcroft, originally of Mediapolis, Iowa, will be inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame on Oct. 7 for his lifetime achievements and contributions to 4-H.

City Clerks and Finance Officers Can Now Register for Budget Workshops

Sandra Oberbroeckling

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In an ongoing effort to help Iowa’s city clerks and finance officers prepare for the fiscal year budget, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Office of State and Local Government Programs (OSLGP) and the Iowa League of Cities are holding budget workshops throughout the state in November and December.

Iowa Youth Celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 2-8

Judith Levings

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Oct. 2-8 is National 4-H Week, and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is celebrating 4-H youth who have made an impact on Iowa communities. In many Iowa counties, county 4-H programs are hosting celebrations and inviting youth to learn about and enroll in 4-H.

Iowa Learning Farms New Video ‘Out to the Lakes’ Available

Jacqueline Comito

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“Out to the Lakes” is a provocative and engaging film that encourages viewers to think about water quality and their personal relationship with their local lake or water body.

New Publication Makes Interpreting Manure Nutrient Analyses Easier

Angela Rieck-Hinz

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has recently released a publication that complements existing extension manure management resources. How to Interpret Your Manure Analysis, PM 3014, explains the value of manure sample analyses that indicate nutrient concentrations.

Annie’s Project to Develop Farm Transitioning Course with USDA and Farm Credit

Madeline Schultz

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Women farmers and ranchers wanting to learn more about transition planning will benefit from a program that recently received USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture funding. The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Annie’s Project proposal, Farm Transition and Business Management Training for Women Farmers and Ranchers, was awarded $675,750 for curriculum development and delivery of courses.

Science of Parenting: Children and TV

Douglas Gentile

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Parents need to know what their kids are watching on television and steer them toward the “good stuff.” The trick is determining what the good stuff is. That’s the topic of this month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Yard and Garden: Blooms at Christmas

Richard Jauron

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Several popular potted plants will bloom, if cared for properly, during the Christmas season. Iowa State University Extension horticulturists explain the steps to take from early October through November to ensure blooms in December.

Extension Provides Educational Resources beyond Iowa Borders

Cynthia Needles Fletcher

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In 2011 Ernst & Young began partnering with Biz Kid$, a national financial education television series about kids, money and business, to provide educational materials for its EY Connect Day program. Soon a search for kid-focused budgeting activities led Biz Kid$ to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Producers Are Encouraged to Monitor Grain This Fall

Matt Swantek

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As harvest begins around the state, farmers are encouraged to be aware of the potential for development of molds and fungus in corn.

Extension Team Takes Turtles, Maple Syrup and Fishing Skills to Clay County Fair

Allen Pattillo

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Members of the Iowa State University Natural Resource Ecology and Management Extension and Outreach team visited the Clay County Fair, showing off maple syrup production, Blanding's turtles and fishing skills.

Use Caution When Pumping Manure From Deep-pits

Shawn Shouse

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Last week another swine barn explosion left one person critically injured.  At this time, exact details of the incident are unknown. However, agricultural engineers from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach urge all livestock producers and commercial manure applicators to use extreme caution when pumping manure.

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