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Gary Hall

Extension Notes News Column
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Extension Notes are produced weekly by Gary Hall, Regional Extension Education Director for Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Mitchell and Worth County. Check out the various topics of interest to those in North Iowa.

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Extension’s Monthly Energy Tip
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
Extension’s Energy Tip can save you money.

Corn

Crop Notes by George Cummins
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
Check here for upcoming Ag Chemical Dealers Updates, County Crop Clinic dates, Crop Advantage Conference dates, and agronomic information plus a USDA report on Corn Production.

Fall Newsletter

Cerro Gordo County Extension Quarterly Newsletter!
(Posted on 10/1/2009)
Our Quarterly Newsletter contains information on Agriculture, Communities, Families, Horticulture, and 4-H & Youth programs!

Master Gardener Newsletter

Garden Clippings
(Posted on 8/13/2009)
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!

CoCoRaHS

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!"

weeds

North Iowa Landscape Weeds
(Posted on 2/20/2009)
Weeds are Everywhere! Even in North Iowa. Use this reference to find out what weeds you may have in your landscape.

Strip till

North Iowa Strip Till Expo
(Posted on 2/20/2009)
North Iowa Strip Till Expo was February 23. Educational speakers from Iowa and Minnesota answered many question plus a farmer panel related real life experiences.

Small Acreage

Welcome to Acreage Living
(Posted on 12/17/2008)
Our purpose in offering Acreage Living is to help you manage your country home and land and to enhance your rural living experience.

Master Gardener

Master Gardener Information and Events
(Posted on 10/9/2008)
Information about the Cerro Gordo Master Gardener Program and Projects

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowa Organic Conference Dec. 4-5 Marks Ninth Year
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
Iowa's organic conference will feature Jerry DeWitt as keynote speaker. DeWitt's work at ISU helped establish the nation's first organic research program at a land grant university.
Conference Will Focus on Agriculture-based Bioeconomy Solutions
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Bioeconomy e-conferenceJames E Lovelock, called by some the paramedic to the planet, will offer the benefits of biochar as the first solution to greenhouse gases during his keynote address at the start of the conference.
RUSLE2 and P Index Workshops for Manure and Nutrient Plan Writers Offered by ISU Extension
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
ISU Extension workshop provides RUSLE2 software orientation, includes real field examples to determine risk calculations of the Iowa P Index and covers parameters for RUSLE2 and P Index calculations on snow-covered or frozen ground.
New Publication Examines On-Farm Energy Use
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
“Farm Energy: How Much Energy Is Being Used on Your Farm?” (PM 2089A), is available to download from the ISU Extension Online Store. The publication offers initial steps that help farmers analyze their farm energy use.

Events


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Staff

Gary Hall-Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: (641) 423-0844 Extension 2213
Fax: (641) 423-2642
Email: garyhall@iastate.edu

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