Environment Information

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowa State University Hosts 2008 Biobased Industry Outlook Conference
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
Sept. 7-9 event will showcase crops, cropping systems and equipment at the new ISU Century Farm.
NatureMapping Program Offered in Johnson County
(Posted on 5/1/2008)
The NatureMapping program provides hands-on environmental education to help volunteers inventory the state’s plants and wildlife.
NatureMapping Workshop Offered in Scott County
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
The NatureMapping Program provides hands-on environmental education that helps keep common wildlife common.
New Trapping Procedure for Emerald Ash Borer Announced
(Posted on 4/28/2008)
Emerald ash borer researchers have developed a new purple trap that will be used in Iowa and in 45 other states throughout the country.
Midwest Composting Course Offered in Iowa
(Posted on 4/24/2008)
The school focuses on a combination of hands-on training, lecture and discussion, facility operator panel discussions and problem solving.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.
Agritourism Producers Encouraged to Register Operations on Visit Iowa Farms Web Site
(Posted on 4/17/2008)
Agritourism producers are encouraged to list their agritourism operations on a central Web site hosted by Iowa State University Extension, www.visitiowafarms.org.

Staff

Virgil Schmitt-Crops Field Specialist
Phone: 563-263-5701
Fax: 563-263-5707
Email: vschmitt@iastate.edu

Larry McMullen-Swine Field Specialist
Phone: 319-462-2791
Fax: 319-462-4572
Email: lkmcmull@iastate.edu

Bob Owen-County Extension Education Director, Cedar and Muscatine Counties
Phone: (563) 886-6157 or 1-888-886-8344
Fax: (563) 886-2356
Email: bobowen@iastate.edu

Denise Schwab-Beef Field Specialist
Phone: 319-642-5504
Fax: 319-642-5505
Email: dschwab@iastate.edu

Greg Brenemann-Ag Engineering Field Specialist
Phone: 319-337-2145
Fax: 319-337-7864
Email: gregb@iastate.edu

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