Benton County News
Harvest Delayed by Wet Weather, Protect Your Crop Insurance Coverage (Posted on 11/12/2009)
With harvest delaying weather, extremely wet harvest conditions and crop moisture content so high the crops cannot be harvested with normal harvest equipment, Iowa producers are now facing the December 10, 2009, End of Insurance Period (EOIP) in their crop insurance policies. Food Savings with Soup (Posted on 11/10/2009)
Nothing will satisfy like a big bowl of homemade soup on the upcoming cold winter days. Research has found that people who eat soup more often are healthier. Soup before a meal also fills you up and aids in weight management. 
Slow Cookers Save Time and Energy (Posted on 11/10/2009)
Food for the evening meal can be prepared early in the morning and left cooking all day in a slow cooker. When the family members return from school, work and other activities, a hot meal awaits. All you need to add is a salad, bread, beverage and dessert. 7 Simple Ways to Save Money and Electricity this Winter (Posted on 10/30/2009)
Winter is on the way! We need to be energy aware this month and it's the perfect time to take a tour around your home and search for ways to save energy and money this year. Here are 7 simple and cheap ways to warm, seal, and green up your home. 2009-2010 Private Pesticide Applicator CIC's in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn and Washington Counties (Posted on 10/29/2009)
There is a listing of all 2009-2010 Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn and Washington Counties. Provided are dates, times and addresses of where the courses will be held. 
TQA - Transport Quality Assurance Training Opportunity (Posted on 10/29/2009)
Swine producers, production workers and truckers will have an opportunity to receive their certification for Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Montgomery Hall, Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City, Iowa. All truckers transporting pigs to harvest plants, swine producers and production workers selling to certain packers will need TQA certification. Fall Horticulture Article (Posted on 10/26/2009)
Fall is not a time to let idly pass for the gardener. Here is a list of ten things that can be of benefit to you and your garden this time of year. 
Stay Alert for Extra Traffic on the Road this Fall (Posted on 10/2/2009)
Many of us recognize that fall is a busy time for farmers with inherent safety risks for them. However, harvest also brings risks for any of us driving in Iowa. This is the most frequent time for ag related accidents on Iowa's roads. Hauling in grain during harvest can be farm operators' most dangerous job all year. 
4H Websites (Posted on 10/31/2008)
Two great websites to browse containing great 4H information. 
IowaConcern HotLine (Posted on 6/16/2008)
Please contact the IowaConcern HotLine with any questions or concerns. 
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.
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