Earwigs - In My House!
(Posted on 7/2/2009)
Like boxelder bugs, crickets and lady beetles, the earwig is a household pest as an accidental invader. They enter houses either by accident or when seeking shelter, especially in the fall or during periods of prolonged dry or wert weather. Earwigs inside the house do not cause any harm or destruction. They are an annoyance or nuisance because of their presence. If disturbed, earwigs may produce a noticeable foul odor.

Extension’s Monthly Energy Tip
(Posted on 6/16/2009)
Extension’s Energy Tip can save you money.

Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network
(Posted on 6/16/2009)
What's the Weather in Your Backyard? When you hear the rainfall amount from the official gage, have you ever said, "That's not what I got!"

North Iowa Garden Bus Tour, August 1
(Posted on 6/13/2009)
Only a few seats remain on the 1st Annual North Iowa Master Gardener Bus Tour which is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2009. A luxury coach will be leaving from Mason City at 7:30 am bound for the Decorah, Iowa area.

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 6/12/2009)
Managing Tough Times: Money Managing Articles by Brenda Schmitt, ISU Family Resource Specialist.

Ag Decision Maker Updates
(Posted on 6/10/2009)
AgDM Newsletter: Cash rental rates up again, but slowing down; Farm bill and leasing meetings information; Switching to organic pork production has potential advantages and drawbacks; Economic state of the ag sector.

Maple Leaf Blister: Black Leaves on Maple Explained
(Posted on 6/10/2009)
Leaf blister is an occasional problem in Iowa and elsewhere in the Upper Midwest (see University of Minnesota Yard and Garden Line News, July 1, 2002 ). It is not a serious threat to the health of an established tree despite its unsightly appearance. Therefore, no fungicide treatment is recommended and the most practical recommendation for leaf blister as well as anthracnose for now is just to tolerate them.

Research Farm-2009 Field Days
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
The public is welcome to attend field days which take place rain or shine. Research farms in our area include: Northeast Research & Demonstration Farm, Nashua and Northern Research & Demonstration Farm, Kanawha.

Pressure Canner Testing
(Posted on 6/8/2009)
Cerro Gordo County Extension will be doing pressure canner testing the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month this summer or by appointment. Please call 423-0844.

4-H Monthly NEWSLETTER for Cerro Gordo County
(Posted on 6/3/2009)
Find out what's happening in Cerro Gordo County 4-H! Archery Fun Shoot, June 7; State Youth Conference, June 30-July 2; Fair Clean Up Night, July 17; 4-H Exhibit Judging Day, July 20.

Ask the ISU Experts - Yard and Garden News
(Posted on 5/20/2009)
Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Tomatoes, Beets and Japanese Beetles. This week's answers discuss how to plant tomatoes and beets. Lists of plants that are attacked by Japanese beetles and plants that are resistant to those beetles also are provided.

Commercial & Private Pesticide Recertification & Testing
(Posted on 5/19/2009)
Fall Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training Recertification Courses. Find information on pesticide applicator testing and training.

Extension to Families...At Work, At Home Newsletter
(Posted on 5/7/2009)
Extension to Families...At Work, At Home is a FREE bi-monthly newsletter developed by the NE Iowa Family Field Specialists. Each bi-monthly issue contains three pages of useful information on nutrition and health, family life, and resource management.

Cerro Gordo County Extension Quarterly Newsletter!
(Posted on 4/16/2009)
Our Quarterly Newsletter contains information on Agriculture, Communities, Families, Horticulture, and 4-H & Youth programs!

Garden Clippings
(Posted on 4/10/2009)
This issue of the Cerro Gordo County Master Gardener Newsletter, "Garden Clippings" is jam packed with all kinds of information for Master Gardeners. Take a look!

Planning a Home Vegetable Garden
(Posted on 4/2/2009)
It’s spring! Get information about where to put a vegetable garden, suggested vegetable varieties, planting times, small plot vegetable gardens, herbs, container gardens, and more!

Answers In Tough Times
(Posted on 12/18/2008)
Get answers to questions from Iowa State University Extension Field Specialists.

Publications Online
(Posted on 11/10/2008)
Look here to find ISU Extension publications online! Topics include: Families & Consumers, Agriculture Production & Management, Community & Business Interests, Natural Resources, and Other Interests.