Squinnies, Grinnies and Gophers—Oh, My!
(Posted on 5/13/2008)
If they are small, brown, furry and crawl on the ground, most people tend to lump these mammal species under “gopher” or some other all-encompassing name. Different species have different requirements for food and shelter. Understanding those differences can help you manage their populations.

Crop Connections Newsletter
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
This newsletter is intended to provide timely information for crop producers and agribusiness consults regarding all facets of row crop, forage and pasture production.

Take a Hike - Woodland Wildflowers are Emerging!
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
Woodland wildflowers are emerging in local woodlands and should be in bloom for the next several weeks.

Extension Tip of the Week
(Posted on 4/28/2008)
Extension Tip of the Week (TOW) is a feature that can be sent to you directly by e-mail. These tips, sent weekly, will be brief and timely, cover a variety of topics.

ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/22/2008)
“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from the Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit education and conservation organization.

ISU Offers Master Gardener Summer Session
(Posted on 4/18/2008)
If you want to know more about trees, gardening, plant diseases, insect diagnosis, vegetables, turfgrass, fruits and the latest in horticultural research ISU has just the program for you!

Youth Hunter Education Opportunity
(Posted on 3/11/2008)
Whether you are a youth, aged 12-19, an adult with a desire to contribute time to your community, or a member of an organization or business looking for youth-oriented project, if you have an interest in hunting and the outdoors, Iowa YHEC is an opportunity you don't want to miss!

Need Help With Bugs, Bugging You?
(Posted on 3/10/2008)
When it comes to delivering information to people who need it, the Department of Entomology is at the forefront. Our extension personnel bring timely programs to locations throughout Iowa, and our science-based recommendations to Iowa's growers are conveniently available online. Whether it is pests around your home, garden or field...Let ISU Extension offer you help.

ISU Economist Offers Analysis of Crop Market Fluctuations
(Posted on 3/10/2008)
Strong demand for U.S.-grown corn and soybeans, both for export markets and for biofuel production, is the cause of upward pressure on prices for those commodities, according to Chad Hart, an agricultural economist at the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development at Iowa State University.

Wind Energy Production: Legal Issues and Related Concerns for Landowners
(Posted on 2/6/2008)
Farmers have long used wind energy.Today, rural landowners in suitable areas are utilizing wind energy in a different manner. By leasing out or granting easements over a portion of their land to wind energy developers they can diversify their income and provide some stability to the variability of farm income. However, wind farming presents numerous legal issues that landowners must consider carefully before entering into an agreement with a wind develop­ment company.

Need Information Quickly?
(Posted on 1/29/2008)
When you need expert answers in a hurry, rely on Iowa State University Extension Hotlines. Select this easy button or the blue text for links to these Hotlines.

Have You Heard, Extension is in the News?
(Posted on 1/23/2008)
Check out these links to Extension news releases for the latest happenings with ISU Extension. Whether you are into grape vines, p-index levels, finances, or childcare...this site has it all.

Ag & Natural Resources News and Newsletters
(Posted on 1/20/2008)
Check out this link to current news and newsletters on agriculture and natural resource topics from the experts at Iowa State University.

Average Value of Iowa Farmland Tops $3,900 an Acre in 2007 Survey
(Posted on 12/19/2007)
The average value of an acre of farmland in Iowa increased by just over $700 during the past year, to an all-time high of $3,908, according to an annual survey conducted by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension.The increases in values were reported statewide, with the survey recording averages above $5,000 an acre in five counties, and between $4,000 and $5,000 an acre in 51 counties. The land boom is being driven by the developing biofuel economy, according to Mike Duffy, ISU Extension farm economist who conducts the survey.

Let These Tools Simplify Your Calculations
(Posted on 4/6/2007)
Whether you need quick conversion charts, corn nitrogen rate calculations, soil management and residue calculations or an animal unit calculator you have come to the right resource with Iowa State University Extension.

Extension Provides Community Economic Development Resources
(Posted on 12/13/2006)
Whether you are interested in a particular community or a county wide economic development group, you can find these resources on the links we have built into Ida County Extension's web page.