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Dealing With Tree Damage After the Storm

Richard Jauron

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As Iowa's spring and summer storms break and scatter tree branches and limbs, homeowners should know that some tree species are more susceptible to storm damage than others. Age and prior care of the tree are also factors contributing to the extent of damage caused by strong winds.

Yard and Garden: Forsythia

Richard Jauron

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One sure sign that spring has truly arrived is the bright yellow flowers of the forsythia. This week Iowa State University Extension garden experts have answers to questions about this deciduous shrub native to China, Korea and Europe.

Storm Recovery Guide Available from ISU Extension

Willy Klein

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“Storm Recovery Guide,” from ISU Extension, covers a range of topics, from salvaging belongings and restoring damaged buildings to documenting losses and handling stress.

Iowa Learning Farms’ Webinar Offers Tips on Nitrogen and Water Quality

John Lundvall

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Matt Helmers, ISU Extension water resources engineer, will talk about in-field nitrogen management and drainage design, and its impact downstream during a noontime webinar April 20.

4-H and Big Brothers Big Sisters Combine Programs

Janet Martin

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In Johnson County, 4-H has offered mentoring services through an affiliation with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBS) for 30 years. This year, Johnson County 4-H developed a program that combines the one-to-one mentoring of BBBS and the club community activities of 4-H into one program.

Conference Examines How New Sodium Recommendations Affect Public and Food Industry

Sarah Francis

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Current Issues in Nutrition will address the rationale behind the new lower sodium recommendations from the Institute of Medicine and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines. The two-part online conference from Iowa State also will examine the implications for the general public, health care professionals and the food industry.
 

Publications Focus on Plan, Safety of Prescribed Burns

Jesse Randall

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Three publications from Iowa State University Extension aim to help educate and instruct land stewards on the proper and safe methods for carrying out a prescribed burn, a useful tool to achieve specific land management goals and objectives.

Yard and Garden: Lawn Care

Richard Jauron

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This week, ISU Extension horticulturists address lawn questions about pre-emergent herbicide use, mowing recommendations and control of violets.

Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference Is May 11

Michael Duffy

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The Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference is May 11 at Iowa State University. The conference will provide updated information for farm managers, rural appraisers, real estate brokers, lenders and others who have an interest in Iowa farmland.
 

Iowa State Is Part of People’s Garden School Pilot Program

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Iowa State University Extension is one of four state cooperative extension services that together will develop and run the People’s Garden School Pilot Program. It will serve an estimated 2,800 students attending 70 elementary schools in Washington, New York, Iowa and Arkansas.

Wilderness Trips Available through the Iowa 4-H Center

Abbie Parker

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This June and July, the Iowa 4-H Center offers specialty camps designed for true outdoor lovers. Youth ages 14-18 may take a Wilderness Canoe Trek, Backpack Trek or Horsepacking Trek through the rugged trails of places like Minnesota and Michigan.

Corn Growth Classic Rewritten and Available to Order

Lori Abendroth

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ISU Extension's corn production team has completed a new publication, “Corn Growth and Development," that replaces “How a Corn Plant Develops" — the standard reference on corn growth and development for more than 40 years.
 

4-H Announces State Fair Special Event Line-up

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Filmmaking, robotics, cooking and fashion design challenges await young Iowans during 4-H events at the Iowa State Fair. Iowa teens and pre-teens may apply now to participate in these events.

Cyberbullying Is Topic for Science of Parenting Podcast

Douglas Gentile

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Although schools have begun to learn how to prevent bullying, new technology has given children new ways to bully – sometimes called cyberbullying. Iowa State University Extension is taking a closer look at cyberbullying in this month’s Science of Parenting radio program podcast.

Sustainable Landscape Designs and Water Features Detailed in New Publications

Ann Marie VanDerZanden

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ISU horticulture specialists offer expert advise on creating a sustainable home landscape and on adding a water feature to outdoor living spaces in two new publications available through ISU Extension.

Yard and Garden: Growing Strawberries

Richard Jauron

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This week Iowa State University Extension garden experts have answers to questions about growing strawberries in a home garden, including those from gardeners planning their first strawberry bed and those maintaining an established bed.

PQA Plus Advisor Training Offered May 4

James McKean

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Veterinarians and others in Iowa’s pork industry have the opportunity to become Pork Quality Assurance Plus® Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus® program. The Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University will hold a training May 4.

Garden Natives and Invasives Webinar Series Offered by Master Gardener Program

Jennifer Bousselot

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Beginning May 24, the Iowa Master Gardener program is once again offering summer webinars on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The topic this year is "Garden Natives and Invasives."

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.

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