Linn County News

combining corn November Crop Update   
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
Late, Wet Harvest Season; Corn Ear Rots and Mycotoxins; Wet Soybeans; FOR YOUR CALENDAR: Integrated Crop Management Conference, Ag Chem Dealer Update, Crop Advantage Series

beetle Ask a Master Gardener  
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Linn County Master Gardeners provide unbiased research based answers. Clients recently asked questions about an evergreen whose needles were brown and falling, when to fertilize their lawn, protecting pumkins from frost, Asian Lady Beetles and Box Elder bugs, how to protect a recently planted grape arbor from rabbits and much much more. Learn the answers to these questions and find out when and where to call to ask your own!

houseplant care Houseplant Care  
(Posted on 10/27/2009)
Get answers to questions about diseases, watering and pests.

afterschool provider educator training Afterschool Providers Training: Moving to Learn from Nature Explore - Arbor Day  
(Posted on 10/27/2009)
The upcoming class will be offered at Linn County Extension in Marion, January 21st. Register today!

Holiday in the Garden Holiday in the Garden  
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
Artistically hand-crafted items, lunch and other home-baked goodies will be available for purchase to benefit a greenhouse at Lowe Park. Check out the Artists' Gallery for a preview. Mark your calendar to attend, Saturday, December 5th!

Iowa farm economy Agricultural Outlook and Management Series Comes to Amana  
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
Iowa’s farm economy is at a critical crossroad. The purpose of the meeting is to help attendees better understand the challenges and opportunities facing farmers in 2010 and beyond.

corn dry for harvest Another Challenging Corn Drying Season in 2009  
(Posted on 10/19/2009)
What can be expected in October and November for dry down and how can you cut dryig costs and increase the capacity of a high temperature dryer?

tomatoes Gardening the Green Way Classes  
(Posted on 10/14/2009)
Join the Linn County Master Gardeners to learn how to use environmentally safe ways to garden and help do your part in saving our planet. Classes include Rain Gardens, Composting, Organic Vegetable Gardening and Getting Rid of Pests the Green Way.

fall frost Fall Forage and Frost Freeze   
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
The frost of the autumn generally brings a flurry of forage related questions. These questions usually center on three general topics: managing frosten sorghum, is frosted alfalfa toxic and should I harvest alfalfa after a frost?

hog Transport Quality Assurance Training Opportunity  
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
Swine producers, production workers and truckers will have an opportunity to receive their certification for Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) on Tuesday, November 24 in Iowa City.

hay price for bale October 2009 Hay Price Update  
(Posted on 10/5/2009)
These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Most price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News.

fall clean up in garden Prepare your Garden for Winter  
(Posted on 10/1/2009)
It’s about that time of the year—can you believe it—to commence preparing for our garden’s long winter nap...

geranium Overwintering Your Mums and Geraniums  
(Posted on 9/24/2009)
Did you know you can successfully save and replant both from year to year? It's a bonus in time and the pocket book, learn how!

hands on educational kits Educational HandsON Kit Preview '09  
(Posted on 9/10/2009)
Come and learn about the kits we have available for check-out November 13th or December 18th from 3:00-4:00pm in our conference room.

iowa one call before you dig Before You Dig...  
(Posted on 9/9/2009)
Did you know that “A person shall not excavate, fill or make any physical change within the right-of-way without obtaining a permit from the applicable highway authority?” Be informed and follow these necessary rules before you dig.

VACANCY: STARS After School Program Staff  
(Posted on 8/24/2009)
Application for this position has been EXTENDED until position is filled. Apply today!

free garden class presented by linn county master gardeners FREE Garden Classes  
(Posted on 8/24/2009)
Presented by Linn County Master Gardeners at the Hiawatha Public Library throughout September and November

Linn County Fair Clothing Event Results  
(Posted on 7/14/2009)
The Clothing Event competition was held on Thursday, June 18th at Linn County Extension. Members participated in a fashion show held at the Linn County Fair on Sunday, July 12th.

fresh vase of rose flowers How to Make your Fresh Cut Flowers Last  
(Posted on 6/18/2009)
Have you ever picked a bouquet of flowers only to have them wilt within hours? Try these tips to extend the life of your fresh cut flowers.

Pesticide Applicators Commercial Pesticide Applicators Continuing Instruction Courses  
(Posted on 3/31/2009)
Linn County Extension will serve as a site for the upcoming Continuing Instructional Courses (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators. There will be only 2 dates scheduled for each CIC so you will want to register today.

VACANCY: STARS Before School Program Staff  
(Posted on 3/10/2009)
Application for this position has been EXTENDED until position is filled. Apply today!

ragweed Tools for Battling Weeds in 2005  
(Posted on 1/13/2005)
What resources are available to assist you in your battle against the weeds?

September is Food Safety  
(Posted on 11/17/2004)

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