Howard County Extension News

Howard County News

4-H Leadership In Action
(Posted on 5/12/2008)
Join Hands Day was held on May 3 at the Little Red Schoolhouse at the Fairgrounds.

Layers of Rewards - 4H Record Keeping Workshop
(Posted on 5/12/2008)
A recordkeeping workshopw as held on May 3 to help 4-H'ers understand the importance of each layer of recordkeeping.

Farm and Home News week of May 12, 2008
(Posted on 5/7/2008)
Featuring Protecting Your Garden From Rabbits, Applying Preemergence Herbicide to Your Lawn, and Organic Farmer Forum.

Which Debt To Pay Off First?
(Posted on 5/7/2008)
Many people when they are in a financial crunch, are forced to make decisions as to which debt they should pay off first.

Raising Healthy Kids - Enjoying Family Meals
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
It is a know fact that overweight amongst American youth has become an epidemic.

Public Health to Present at County Planning Meeting May 21
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
The next meeting of the Howard Team of NE IA Food & Fitness will be May 21.

Learn with Your Child this Summer
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
Summer is the perfect time to start a good foundation for science with your child.

Farm and Home News for week of May 5, 2008
(Posted on 5/1/2008)
Featuring Bulb Rot, Moving to a New Home?, Sweet Corn.

Farm and Home News for week of April 28, 2008
(Posted on 4/25/2008)
Featuring Mulch, Growing blueberries in Iowa, and A few simples ideas for Gardeners.

Amy Junge Benefit Horse Show
(Posted on 4/22/2008)
Benefit horse show scheduled for Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Cresco Saddle Club Arena near Cresco, Iowa.

Farm and Home News week of April 21, 2008
(Posted on 4/18/2008)
Featuring Pruning Clematis, Rhubarb, and Mitigating air Emissions from AFO's.

Helping Children Leave The Nest
(Posted on 4/15/2008)
Each year thousands of children leave home and some for the very first time.

Skies Still Can Be Friendly If Plan Ahead for Air Travel
(Posted on 4/10/2008)
It is still possible to fly the ‘friendly’ skies with a little advance planning.

Farm and Home News for week of April 14, 2008
(Posted on 4/10/2008)
Featuring Hardening Transplants, Planning a Raised Bed, Is Your Tree at War? and 4-H Call A Thon.

4-H'ers Ignite The Flame at Spring Fair
(Posted on 4/9/2008)
Howard county 4-H members Ignited The Flame at the Spring Fair held April 5, 2008

Farm and Home News for week of March 10, 2008
(Posted on 3/7/2008)
Featuring Boxelder Bugs and Lady Beetles are Back; Tornado Season is Coming; and Acreage Living.

Farm and Home News for week of January 28, 2008
(Posted on 2/18/2008)
Featuring Is It Time To Diversify?, Transitioning to Organic Course Offered, andFarmer's Market Nutrition Program.

America Saves!
(Posted on 1/29/2008)
It is important to treat savings like an important “bill” that has to get paid.

Farm and Home News week of February 18, 2008
(Posted on 1/19/2008)
Featuring Blazing A New Trail Part 3 and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.

Howard County Celebrates National 4-H Week
(Posted on 10/5/2007)
National 4-H Week is October 7-13 and celebrating has continued all year long.

Ladybugs Everywhere!
(Posted on 9/20/2007)
They seem to be everywhere in the fall, red ladybugs clinging to every outdoor surface and finding their way into your home. What are they and what can you do about them?

4-H'ers Get In The Game!
(Posted on 8/16/2007)
The 2007-2008 4-H County Council members met recently to Get In The Game.

2008 Northeast Iowa Dairy Days
(Posted on 7/30/2007)
To be held January 29, 30, 31 and February 5 and 6 at locations throughout Northeast Iowa.

4-H and FFA FAIR RIBBON AUCTION AT MIGHTY HOWARD COUNTY FAIR
(Posted on 6/28/2007)
4-H and FFA members participated in the 2007 Fair Auction at the Mighty Howard County Fair.

4-H Pet Show At Mighty Howard County Fair
(Posted on 6/21/2007)
4-H members exhibited their pets at the Mighty Howard County Fair.

Farm and Home News for week of May 28, 2007
(Posted on 5/15/2007)
Featuring Free Web Course helps you get the most from your money; Organic Farmer Forum; Alfalfa RVF in Howard County; and Bulb Rot.

Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere
(Posted on 5/11/2007)
Did you know that the pumpkin was actually a staple of the Native American diet and was introduced, along with beans and corn, to the Pilgrim immigrants?

Farm and Home News for January 15, 2007
(Posted on 1/11/2007)
Featuring 4H New Member Night, Dairy Days in Elma, Cattle Feeding workshops, and Chautauqua IV

Iowa Farmland Value at Record Level for Fourth Year
(Posted on 12/19/2006)
This is the fourth year in a row with new a new record high according to Mike Duffy, ISU Extensin Farm Economist.

Your Personal Path to Health: Steps to a Healthier You
(Posted on 8/31/2006)
By Cindy Baumgartner, ISU Extension Nutrition and Health Field Specialist for Howard County.

Boxelder Bug Nymphs Appearing Everywhere
(Posted on 6/28/2006)
By Donald Lewis, Department of Entomology at ISU.

10 Tips for Growing Healthier, Happier Teens
(Posted on 4/7/2006)
For many parents, nothing strikes more fear in their hearts than the three little words: the teen years.

Women in Denim
(Posted on 3/10/2006)
Quarterly newsletter available online or by mail.

Farm and Home News for Year 2006
(Posted on 3/9/2006)
Featuring weekly articles published in the year 2006

Warning to Heirs
(Posted on 2/3/2006)
Identity Thieves Target The Deceased

Farm and Home News for week of March 26, 2007
(Posted on 12/14/2005)
Featuring Organic Farm Meeting, Tornado Season and Tips for Planting in Your Garden

Farm and Home News for Years1998-2008
(Posted on 8/2/2005)
Weekly issues of Farm and Home News are posted on this site. Please browse through the various topics of interest.

Carpenter Ants in Trees
(Posted on 5/3/2005)
Information provided by Donald Lewis, Entomologist, ISU Extension

Animal Agriculture and Air Quailty Web Page Offers Resources
(Posted on 5/3/2005)
Links to recent information regaridng EPA Air Quality Consent Agreement for livestock producers other fact sheets is available at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/airquality/

Beef Age and Source Verification Forms Now Available Online
(Posted on 3/28/2005)
Check out the information the Iowa Beef Center and Iowa State University have developed on age and source verification documents.

Plant Trees that Resist Pests
(Posted on 2/11/2005)
By Mark Shour, Entomologist
Iowa State University Extension

Farm and Home News Archives
(Posted on 11/22/2004)
Past Issues of Farm and Home News for the Years 1998 through 2004.

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