County News

April 4, 2013

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists share information about potato varieties that grow well in Iowa and when and how to plant them.

Cattle Envirornment Forum Summary 2013

April 3, 2013

Tables were lined as over 100 cattle feeders from a nine-county area questioned representatives from Field Office 3 of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) about environmental regulations for cattle feedlots.

Clippings

March 29, 2013

Fertilizing the Garden

Tack Swap April 13,2013

March 27, 2013

The Town and Country Saddle Club presents...Tack Swap April 13,2013 9 am to 3 pm

Iowa Learning Farms Cover Crop Workshop at Dordt College

March 25, 2013

Iowa Learning Farms will host a workshop, along with Practical Farmers of Iowa, on Monday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dordt College Agricultural Stewardship Center, near Sioux Center. The workshop will focus on cover crops for erosion control, grazing and soil health.

4-H Youth Conference, June 24-27,2013

March 22, 2013

Youth in grades 8-12 - please check out the info for this year's 4-H Youth Conference, which will be June 25-27 in Ames! You don't have to be a 4-H member to attend.

4-H Basketball tournament

March 20, 2013

There will be a 4H basketball tournament on April 7th at Newell-Fonda gym.

Extension Publication Gives Tips for Pruning Raspberries

March 15, 2013

Gardeners can learn how to properly prune raspberries with Pruning Raspberries (RG 501), an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach publication.

Evaluate Forage Stands for Winter Injury

March 13, 2013

Winter-dormant perennial forage plants remain dormant as long as temperatures in the
‘crown’ area, or upper few inches of the soil remain between about 0oF and 35oF.
Snow cover and residual vegetative cover help to insulate the soil and stabilize soil
and crown temperatures.

Connecting Children to Nature

March 12, 2013

Parents, Teachers, and Child Care Providers are invited to explore the wonder of nature and the benefits it offers children. Thursday, April 11,2013

4-H Motivator

March 8, 2013

See what is new in Buena Vista County 4-H.

Science of Parenting: Children and Play

March 8, 2013

Parents often greet a new baby with stuffed animals, dolls and other toys, all given in anticipation of the play that is to come. During March, learn about the power of play for children of all ages in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State UniversityExtension and Outreach

Mid- to Late- February, 2013 Hay Price Update

March 4, 2013

These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Much of the price

information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News.

Farm Poll Examines Where, How Farmers Get Their Information

March 1, 2013

AMES, Iowa — Iowa farmers rely primarily on agribusinesses, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and state agencies for their information needs, according to the 2012 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll.

4-H Home Improvement Workshop postponed until May 13

March 1, 2013

The 4-H Home Improvement workshop at Elements had been postponed until May 13th.

Amateur Winemaking 101

March 1, 2013

Iowa State University Webster County Extension and Outreach is excited to offer workshops for amateur winemakers and those interested in growing, maintaining, and winterizing grape vines. The first session, Amateur Winemaking 101, will take place on Saturday March 16, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm at Garden Winery, 35 South 1^st Street, Fort Dodge. The following sessions will take place April 6, May 18, and October 19, and will cover a variety of topics including pruning, drought management, and viticulture. For more information or to RSVP for the first session please call the ISU Webster County Extension and Outreach office at 515-576-2119.

Conserve water to prepare for possible water Shortages

March 1, 2013

Ongoing effects from the drought may hit closer to home with possible water shortages this year across the state. Iowans can prepare by finding simple ways to conserve water in their own homes.