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Yard and Garden:Planting Potatoes
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.

Clippings
March 29, 2013

Fertilizing the Garden

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.
 

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 1st 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.

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Statewide Resources

  • Yard and Garden Online

    Let us "feed" your appetite for gardening information with a wide menu of gardening entrees.

  • Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute

    Helping support the state’s evolving grape and wine industry, because the potential economic opportunities in wineries, value-added agriculture and tourism are limitless.

  • Iowa Insect Information Notes

    Images and information on a wide range of common pest and non-pest insects encountered in the home, yard and garden.

  • Pest Management and the Environment

    Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.

  • Iowa Master Gardener Program

    Master Gardeners are individuals who have an interest in horticulture, have taken the Master Gardener training offered by Iowa State University Extension, and share their time and expertise with other gardeners.

  • Hortline

     Information on lawn, garden, and landscape plant questions is available from ISU Extension staff.

  • Horticulture & Home Pest News

    Horticulture & Home Pest News is filled with articles on current horticulture, plant care, pest management, and common household pests written by Iowa State University Extension specialists.

  • Commercial Fruit and Vegetable Production

    Production and business management information for commercial producers on wide variety of fruits and vegetables.

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