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April 25, 2011 10:48 AM
Spring Volunteer Day at Iowa 4-H Center Is April 30
John Roosa et al.

The Iowa 4-H Center is hosting Spring Volunteer Day on Saturday, April 30. All ages are welcome to help spruce up the center and get it ready for another busy summer.

April 25, 2011 09:57 AM
Iowa Beef Producers Invited to Grazing Systems Program
Joe Sellers et al.

A workshop, to be offered on May 17 and 18, will help cattle producers understand fescue management and forage-based diet supplement.

April 25, 2011 08:00 AM
New iPhone App Helps Consumers Avoid Bad Leftovers
Ruth Litchfield et al.

A new application available for Apple® devices helps protect consumers from bad leftovers. The “4-Day Throw Away” application, available now from the App Store℠, is an extension of the 4-Day Throw Away campaign.

April 25, 2011 07:52 AM
Update for Veterinarians Program Planned
Joe Sellers et al.

Veterinarians who work with beef  cattle are invited to sharpen their skills and learn the latest information on a variety of topics at a May 18 workshop at the ISU McNay Research Farm.

April 22, 2011 11:35 AM
Yard and Garden: Planting a Tree
Richard Jauron et al.

Arbor Day April 29 is a reminder of the importance of trees in our landscape, and this week Iowa State experts provide tree planting instructions and tell how to care for newly planted trees.

April 21, 2011 09:28 AM
Iowa Hosts National 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop May 15-20
Bryan Whaley

Volunteer shooting sports instructors from throughout the United States will come to Central Iowa for the National 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop May 15-20. Registration is open to current adult volunteers in state 4-H shooting sports programs.

April 18, 2011 10:22 AM
Leadership Program Grows at the Iowa 4-H Center
Abbie Parker et al.

Besides providing a summer getaway and fun for youth, the Iowa 4-H Center offers leadership experience opportunities through counselor-in-training camps and a new Leadership Camp for 15-year-olds.

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.
 

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