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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Jasper County

We are your access to research-based information and services through Iowa State University, helping improve the quality of life in our communities.

 

 

Yard and Garden Tips

Now that spring is here, home gardeners are ready to plan for a successful garden.

Early spring is the time to plant strawberries. This publication will help with selecting the proper site, time and way to plant your strawberries.

If you're more interested in vegetables, try reading the Suggested Vegetable Varieties for the Home Garden.

Also there are many publications about lawn care available in the Extension Publications Online Store.

 

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County News

Integrated Pest Management Publications Go to the Field, and around the World
June 19, 2013

Farmers and crop advisors around the world are scouting corn and soybean fields with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach field guides in hand. The guides outline integrated pest management information – how to protect crops using both preventative and curative tactics to manage insects, diseases and weeds.

Central Iowa Crop Weather and Market Outlook Meeting in June
June 19, 2013

Crop and livestock producers can learn about issues and strategies to prepare for fall by attending informational meetings hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Crop weather and market outlook meetings will be held at five locations the last week of June; there is no charge to attend.

Yard and Garden: Selecting Fruit Varieties
May 29, 2013

What fruit varieties will perform well in Iowa? Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about selecting plum, pear, cherry and peach varieties. To have additional questions answered, contact Hortline at hortline@iastate.edu or 515-294-3108.

Extension and Outreach Offers Summer Lawn Care Tips
May 29, 2013

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provides many resources on lawn care for homeowners to help maintain a healthy summer lawn.

Spend Smart Eat Smart
May 29, 2013

Spending less on food often means investing time and effort in planning, shopping and preparing food. Spend Smart Eat Smart will help you learn skills and adopt habits so you can feed your family nutritious meals for less money.

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Iowa State Grad Is FEEL Program Coordinator
May 28, 2013 01:02 PM

Stuart McCulloh became the program coordinator at the Field Extension Education Laboratory on May 13. As FEEL program coordinator, he...

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