Cow Profitability Workshop
(Posted on 11/20/2008)
How profitable will the cattle business be in 2009? Cow herd profitability is a challenge with the rising costs of feed, fuel and other inputs.

Growing Green - State 4-H Volunteer Retreat
(Posted on 11/20/2008)
The 2009 State 4-H Volunteer Retreat will be held on February 6-7, 2009 in Ankeny.

Five Tools Help Build Positive Relationships with Children
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
Building positive relationships with children is a lifelong task. There are 5 tools to help build positive relationships with children.

2008 - 2009 Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses
(Posted on 11/4/2008)
2008 - 2009 Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn and Washington Counties.

Quick to Fix and Eat Breakfasts Meet Nutrition Needs
(Posted on 10/28/2008)
Fix quick and easy foods for breakfast and still maintain a nutritional balance.

Surviving and Thriving in Difficult Economic Times
(Posted on 10/23/2008)
2008 has been a very difficult year, financially, for many people.

2008 Benton County Stakeholder's Report
(Posted on 10/6/2008)
Get inside Extension and discover how we support healthy people, healthy environments and healthy economies. Read about some of the ways ISU Extension meets local needs, improves quality of life and helps make Benton County a better place to live. You'll be amazed at what we do.

Heat Your Home Safely after the Iowa Floods
(Posted on 10/6/2008)
When thousands of Iowa homes flooded this year, thousands of Iowans lost the central heating system in their homes. Heating systems covered by floodwaters are no longer safe to use, says Iowa State University Housing Engineer Tom Greiner.

Iowa 4-H Photo Camp '09
(Posted on 9/2/2008)
The Iowa 4-H PhotoCamp '09 will be held on June 17th, 18th and 19th, 2009 at the Iowa 4-H Center in Madrid, Iowa.

Fall 2008 Courses for Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators
(Posted on 8/19/2008)
Iowa State University Department of Entomology is sponsoring Continuing Instructional Courses for Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators.

IowaConcern HotLine
(Posted on 6/16/2008)
Please contact the IowaConcern HotLine with any questions or concerns.

Ag Decision Maker
(Posted on 2/6/2008)
Ag Decision Maker - Business Solutions for Farms and Agribusiness from Iowa State University Extension.

Families News Release
(Posted on 1/30/2008)
Save more in 2008. Money saving tips provided by Family Resource Management Specialist, Phyllis Zalenski.

Answer Line Hotline
(Posted on 1/29/2008)
Iowa Answer Line: 800-262-3804 Call from 9:00 am to noon; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Monday - Friday.