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Howard County grades 2-6 participated in the ECOBOT CHALLENGE on 4-H National Youth Science Day on October 10, 2012

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach: Howard County

Get inside Extension and discover how we support healthy people, healthy environments, and healthy economies. Read about some of the ways ISU Extension meets local needs, improves quality of life, and helps make our county a better place to live. You’ll be amazed at what we do.

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Manure applicator training for commerical or confinement will be held each Friday at either 8:30 or 1:00. You must call and register at least one day in advance. If no registrations are received, the program will not be shown.

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.

Howard County 4-H Alumni Awards Scholarships

May 22, 2013

Howard County 4-H members receive 4-H Alumni Scholarships at recent awards programs.

Christina Hixson Opportunity Award Presented to Howard County Senior Jesse Vorwald

May 8, 2013

Jesse Vorwald of Cresco received the Christina Hixson Opportunity Award at Crestwood Awards Program.

4-H SUMMER DAY CAMPS OFFERED

May 3, 2013

ISU Howard County Extension and Outreach will be offereing ten day camps in June and July for grades K-7.

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Swine Producers See Financial Gains in Learning about Ventilation Systems

Extension swine specialists and agricultural engineers in four states have teamed-up to create an educational workshop using a “field day on wheels” – a swine ventilation training unit.