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April 15, 2011 09:03 AM
Smart Investing Courses Begin at Rural Iowa Libraries
Cynthia Needles Fletcher et al.

Spring sessions of “Smart investing @ your library®” are beginning in 25 rural libraries throughout the state. The courses promote investor education resources and programming and are offered through a collaboration of the State Library of Iowa, the Ames Public Library and Iowa State University Extension.

April 15, 2011 07:58 AM
Dealing With Tree Damage After the Storm
Richard Jauron et al.

As Iowa's spring and summer storms break and scatter tree branches and limbs, homeowners should know that some tree species are more susceptible to storm damage than others. Age and prior care of the tree are also factors contributing to the extent of damage caused by strong winds.

April 14, 2011 02:56 PM
Yard and Garden: Forsythia
Richard Jauron et al.

One sure sign that spring has truly arrived is the bright yellow flowers of the forsythia. This week Iowa State University Extension garden experts have answers to questions about this deciduous shrub native to China, Korea and Europe.

April 13, 2011 08:49 AM
Storm Recovery Guide Available from ISU Extension
Willy Klein et al.

“Storm Recovery Guide,” from ISU Extension, covers a range of topics, from salvaging belongings and restoring damaged buildings to documenting losses and handling stress.

April 13, 2011 08:42 AM
Iowa Learning Farms’ Webinar Offers Tips on Nitrogen and Water Quality
John Lundvall et al.

Matt Helmers, ISU Extension water resources engineer, will talk about in-field nitrogen management and drainage design, and its impact downstream during a noontime webinar April 20.

April 13, 2011 07:50 AM
4-H and Big Brothers Big Sisters Combine Programs
Janet Martin et al.

In Johnson County, 4-H has offered mentoring services through an affiliation with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBS) for 30 years. This year, Johnson County 4-H developed a program that combines the one-to-one mentoring of BBBS and the club community activities of 4-H into one program.

April 12, 2011 12:43 PM
Conference Examines How New Sodium Recommendations Affect Public and Food Industry
Sarah Francis et al.

Current Issues in Nutrition will address the rationale behind the new lower sodium recommendations from the Institute of Medicine and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines. The two-part online conference from Iowa State also will examine the implications for the general public, health care professionals and the food industry.
 

April 12, 2011 07:59 AM
Publications Focus on Plan, Safety of Prescribed Burns
Jesse Randall et al.

Three publications from Iowa State University Extension aim to help educate and instruct land stewards on the proper and safe methods for carrying out a prescribed burn, a useful tool to achieve specific land management goals and objectives.

April 8, 2011 09:27 AM
Yard and Garden: Lawn Care
Richard Jauron et al.

This week, ISU Extension horticulturists address lawn questions about pre-emergent herbicide use, mowing recommendations and control of violets.

April 7, 2011 02:40 PM
Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference Is May 11
Michael Duffy et al.

The Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference is May 11 at Iowa State University. The conference will provide updated information for farm managers, rural appraisers, real estate brokers, lenders and others who have an interest in Iowa farmland.
 

April 7, 2011 10:52 AM
Iowa State Is Part of People’s Garden School Pilot Program
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Iowa State University Extension is one of four state cooperative extension services that together will develop and run the People’s Garden School Pilot Program. It will serve an estimated 2,800 students attending 70 elementary schools in Washington, New York, Iowa and Arkansas.

April 6, 2011 07:57 AM
Wilderness Trips Available through the Iowa 4-H Center
Abbie Parker et al.

This June and July, the Iowa 4-H Center offers specialty camps designed for true outdoor lovers. Youth ages 14-18 may take a Wilderness Canoe Trek, Backpack Trek or Horsepacking Trek through the rugged trails of places like Minnesota and Michigan.

April 5, 2011 09:52 AM
Corn Growth Classic Rewritten and Available to Order
Lori Abendroth et al.

ISU Extension's corn production team has completed a new publication, “Corn Growth and Development," that replaces “How a Corn Plant Develops" — the standard reference on corn growth and development for more than 40 years.
 

April 1, 2011 12:21 PM
4-H Announces State Fair Special Event Line-up
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Filmmaking, robotics, cooking and fashion design challenges await young Iowans during 4-H events at the Iowa State Fair. Iowa teens and pre-teens may apply now to participate in these events.

April 1, 2011 07:59 AM
Cyberbullying Is Topic for Science of Parenting Podcast
Douglas Gentile et al.

Although schools have begun to learn how to prevent bullying, new technology has given children new ways to bully – sometimes called cyberbullying. Iowa State University Extension is taking a closer look at cyberbullying in this month’s Science of Parenting radio program podcast.

April 1, 2011 07:14 AM
Sustainable Landscape Designs and Water Features Detailed in New Publications
Ann Marie VanDerZanden et al.

ISU horticulture specialists offer expert advise on creating a sustainable home landscape and on adding a water feature to outdoor living spaces in two new publications available through ISU Extension.

March 31, 2011 07:57 AM
Yard and Garden: Growing Strawberries
Richard Jauron et al.

This week Iowa State University Extension garden experts have answers to questions about growing strawberries in a home garden, including those from gardeners planning their first strawberry bed and those maintaining an established bed.

March 30, 2011 11:52 AM
PQA Plus Advisor Training Offered May 4
James McKean et al.

Veterinarians and others in Iowa’s pork industry have the opportunity to become Pork Quality Assurance Plus® Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus® program. The Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University will hold a training May 4.

March 29, 2011 12:55 PM
Garden Natives and Invasives Webinar Series Offered by Master Gardener Program
Jennifer Bousselot et al.

Beginning May 24, the Iowa Master Gardener program is once again offering summer webinars on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The topic this year is "Garden Natives and Invasives."

March 28, 2011 02:26 PM
April is Month of Military Child in Iowa
Chris Gleason et al.

Military families and supporters gathered at the capitol in Des Moines March 24 as Gov. Terry Branstad signed a proclamation declaring April as the Month of the Military Child in Iowa.
 

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