County News

Crop Insurance and Prevented Planting
May 23, 2013

Heavy rainfall, floods and cool temperatures across the Midwest have slowed planting this spring.  Here ae some basic guidelines if you are unable to plant because of an insurable cause of loss by the final planting date.

June 26 ISU Research Farm Field Day Highlights the Late Start in 2013
May 23, 2013

The Annual Spring Field Day at the Borlaug Learning Center features many topics.  Discussion will be held on corn growth and development from the planting date trials and expectations on pollination.  Updates on crop and soil fertility issues from the drought in 2012 to the late start in 2013, nitrogen management, sulfur and micronutrient recommendations, weed control challenges, weed resistance management and updates on the latest plant diseases.

Healthy Meals in a Hurry and Portion Distortion
April 18, 2013

The Elma Area Wellness Center and the ISU Howard County Extension & Outreach are partnering to offer a series of workshops at the new center in Elma.

Just in Time Parenting
March 25, 2013

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Waukon Farm hosts Field Day Featuring Specialized Farm Equipment
May 23, 2013

Specialized vegetable production farm equipment will be showcased at a field day and open house hosted by Kymar Acres and Windridge Implement on June 8.

Pasture Walk Focuses on Managing Pastures to Protect Streams
May 23, 2013

Pasture walk held on Jeremy & Jodi Peake farm near Waukon will feature pasturing near streams and management practices that can help protect water quality.

Breakfast on the Farm June 22
May 20, 2013

Attend the 4th Annual Breakfast on the Farm.  It's a fun, educational event for the whole family.

4-State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference in Dubuque
May 20, 2013

The 4-State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference allows nutritionists, allied industry professionals, and veterinarians to hear the latest research and its practical application within dairy nutrition and management.

Iowa Cash Rental Rates Survey Results Available
May 20, 2013

Results from the most recent survey of farmland rental rates conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach showed that the average estimated cash rent for corn and soybean land in the state for 2013 was $270 per acre, an increase of $18 per acre or 7 percent from last year.

Summer Garden Club
May 7, 2013

Summer Garden Club

Do you have a green thumb or wish you knew more about gardening?  Well, we have the club for you!

Master Woodland Managers Program Registration Now Open
March 4, 2013

Course instruction focuses on various aspects of woodland management, including tree and shrub indentification, basic tree biology, land and tree measurements, protection from insects and diseases, tree planting and pruning, wildlife management, timber marketing, and wood utilization.

Cover Crop Field Day Schedule
March 4, 2013

Several NE Iowa farms will be hosting Cover Crop Field Day tours to showcase the success local farmers have had using cover crops in our region.  Each cover crop field day will include discussions and presentations including area-specific topics such as: no-tillage/strip-tillage systems, rotational grazing or grazing cover crops for livestock feed, soil and nutrient management benefits of cover crops and spring management for cover crops.

National Innovation Fund Grant will Support Local Food Hub
March 2, 2013

The Convergence Partnership has awarded $50,000 to the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque to support its work building healthier, more equitable communities. This unique project is collaboration between the Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative, ISU Extension and Outreach and CFGD. 

Non-Member Medical Release Form
February 6, 2013

Non-Medical Form

Clover Kids
February 5, 2013

Clover Kids will learn about healthy choices through movement, snacks and experimentation!

MoneyTips Blog Available
November 19, 2012

Check out Iowa State University Extension & Outreach's MoneyTips Blog to get financial tips for you and your family this holiday season!

http://blogs.extension.iastate.edu/moneytips/

Get Answers to Your Yard and Garden Questions
May 7, 2012

Dead spots in the lawn, shrubs to prune, insects on garden vegetables, unidentified blooming flowers – these are all things that prompt Iowans to call their local Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office for consumer horticulture questions.

New Online Tool Helps Users Explore Potential Markets
October 11, 2010

If you are a farmer, the age-old question of “how much of a market is there?” has plagued you forever. A new tool may help Iowa farmers answer that question, at least if they grow fruit and vegetable crops. The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

eXtension Just in Time Parenting online resource for parents!
February 22, 2010

Learn about a national Extension website that brings quality, research-based information to families at the time it can be most useful and make the biggest difference in their lives.

Microloans Available for Small Businesses
February 11, 2010

Entrepreneurs in northeast Iowa now have another financing option to launch their ideas. The Northeast Iowa Food & Farm Coalition, or NIFF Coalition, was recently approved as an affiliate of Iowa Microloan.

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