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August 3, 2012 08:34 AM
Crop Disease, Insect Identification and Record Keeping Available in New App
Daren Mueller et al.

Checking crops for insects and disease is becoming less tedious and cumbersome, and more accurate with the release of iPad apps by ScoutPro. The identification program is based on Iowa State University field guides and funded in part by Iowa Soybean Association.

August 3, 2012 07:23 AM
Extension Drought Condition Meetings in Southeast Iowa Aug. 10
Robert Dodds et al.

Crop and livestock producers can learn about drought-related issues and strategies to prepare for fall by attending either of two free informational meetings hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in southeast Iowa. The meetings will be held Friday, Aug. 10 in Donnellson and Mediapolis.

August 2, 2012 08:27 AM
Greenhorn Grazing Series Continues in Southwest Iowa
Joe Sellers et al.

The 2012 Greenhorn Grazing series offered in the Greenfield area has three segments remaining. Sessions are set for Aug. 23, Sept. 13 and Nov. 15 at the Adair County Extension office.

August 1, 2012 09:07 AM
Experience Farm-to-Fork on Local Culinary Tours
Laura Kuennen et al.

Farm-to-Fork tours are part of a series of events in Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Local Food Road Show aimed at connecting people to locally grown food and flavors in Northwest Iowa. Upcoming tours include Sioux City, Aug. 19, and Storm Lake, Aug. 26.

July 31, 2012 01:19 PM
Bike-N-Bite Celebrates Local Food in Siouxland
Laura Kuennen et al.

Bike-N-Bite is a local food-centered community bicycling event celebrating local food in Siouxland. The event will take place Saturday, Aug. 4, beginning at the Sioux City Farmers Market at 9 a.m.

July 30, 2012 10:27 AM
New Publication Helps Dairy Farmers Conserve Energy
Dana Petersen et al.

Managing and maintaining dairy equipment to improve energy efficiency is challenging, especially cooling milk throughout the hot summer months. A new publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach explains three key factors for reducing energy consumption on Midwestern dairies.

July 30, 2012 09:40 AM
Spreadsheet Calculates Cost of CRP Hay and Grazing
Joe Sellers et al.

The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University is offering a new spreadsheet that estimates hay cost per bale or ton and grazing cost per day for CRP forage. ISU Extension and Outreach beef program specialist Joe Sellers developed the spreadsheet.

July 27, 2012 12:23 PM
Small Beef Feedlot Manure Control Tour set for Northwest Iowa
Kris Kohl et al.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Beef Center will host a three-site tour for beef producers in Lyon County early next month. Extension ag engineer Kris Kohl said the northwest Iowa half-day tour on Aug. 7 will provide an opportunity for feedlot operators to look at different manure control structures and management options for small open feedlots.

July 26, 2012 12:48 PM
View Extension Webinar on Livestock and Crop Options During Drought
John Lawrence et al.

Iowa crop and livestock producers dealing with drought–related issues heard from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialists during a webinar Wednesday, July 25 on options available to them. Presentations made by the Extension crops, livestock and farm management teams were recorded and are now available.

July 26, 2012 10:24 AM
Yard and Garden: Potatoes
Richard Jauron et al.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists share information about the potato (Solanum tuberosum), one of the most important vegetable crops in the world.

July 26, 2012 09:54 AM
Use Dedicated Tanks for Hauling Livestock Water
Steve Ensley et al.

Tanks that are used to haul nitrogen-based fertilizer should not be used to transport any type of drinking water supply for animals, advises Steve Ensley, of Iowa State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine Department.

July 25, 2012 12:54 PM
Water Conservation Tips for the Home
Kristi Cooper et al.

Kristi Cooper, family life specialist, shares tips families can follow in their home to help conserve water, reducing their usage and cost.

July 24, 2012 10:40 AM
Take Precautions When Feeding Drought Damaged Corn as Silage
Steve Ensley et al.

There are several reasons why producers need to know how to handle and feed drought-damaged corn in silage form, according to Steve Ensley of Iowa State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine (VDPAM) department.

July 23, 2012 10:25 AM
Extension to Host Central Iowa Corn Stover Harvest Meeting
Kapil Arora et al.

New central Iowa opportunities exist for harvesting corn stover in support of cellulosic ethanol plant biomass feedstock needs. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a meeting on Aug. 15 to address emerging opportunities related to stover harvesting. The Corn Stover Harvest Meeting will begin at 1 p.m. in Christy Hall, Story County Extension Office, Nevada.

July 23, 2012 09:43 AM
Wean Calves Early to Reduce Pasture Demands
Denise Schwab et al.

Cow-calf producers should consider weaning calves now to help reduce the demand on pastures and get cows in better condition prior to winter, according to Denise Schwab, beef specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Early weaning does require good weaning management; Schwab outlines management steps.

July 23, 2012 07:42 AM
ISU Extension Offers Iowa Drainage School
Kapil Arora et al.

Drainage systems that are properly designed and operating are essential to achieving excellent agricultural production capability. The Iowa Drainage School is being offered to address these issues on Aug. 21-23 at the Field Extension Education Laboratory (FEEL) between Ames and Boone, Iowa.

July 20, 2012 12:47 PM
Drought Management Meetings in Cresco, Osage Aug. 2
Susan Barnes

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is organizing two Dealing with Drought 2012 meetings on Thursday, Aug. 2. The sessions will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Heritage Events Center in Cresco, and at 1:30 p.m. at the Cedar River Complex Auditorium in Osage.

July 20, 2012 10:27 AM
2012 Farmland Leasing Workshops Begin
Ann Johanns et al.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is conducting farmland leasing workshops at many locations in Iowa during July and August. Workshops are designed to assist landowners, tenants and other agri-business professionals with issues related to farmland ownership, management, and leasing agreements.

July 20, 2012 10:11 AM
Yard and Garden: Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Raspberries
Richard Jauron et al.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists share information about bitter cucumbers, tomatoes that aren’t setting fruit and why red raspberries may be partly white.

July 18, 2012 12:33 PM
July 20 Webinar Looks at Horticulture Needs during Drought
Cynthia Haynes et al.

Iowa State horticulturists will offer tips for dealing with drought-stressed lawns, trees and shrubs, vegetables and fruit during a webinar on Friday, July 20. The webinar will be held noon to 1 p.m. and hosted at select Iowa State University Extension and Outreach county offices. There is no charge to attend the webinar

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