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Marion County News

4-H Newsletter  
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Check out what is going on in Marion County 4-H this month!

4-H Enrollment Information  
(Posted on 9/28/2009)
New 4-H Enrollment Forms are now available on the web!

2009 Marion County Fair Pictures  
(Posted on 8/10/2009)
Check out pictures from the 2009 Marion County Fair.

Mandatory COOL (Country of Origin Labeling)  
(Posted on 7/6/2009)
The USDA is preparing for the mandatory COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) that went into effect September 30, 2008. There is an excellent website for those wanting to know more details

Imported Cabbageworm Strikes!  
(Posted on 6/30/2009)

New Emerald Ash Borer Publication  
(Posted on 6/23/2009)
A new publication on possible options to protect ash trees from Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) damage has just been released by Iowa State University Extension.

Planting Brightens Things Up!  
(Posted on 6/10/2009)
These Jr. Master Gardeners helped beautify the Extension Office as part of their June meeting. Find out how and see more pictures!

ISU Extension Crop Production News  
(Posted on 6/8/2009)
An up-to-date source for Iowa crop production news.

Across the Fence  
(Posted on 5/20/2009)
Many things happen between planting and harvesting seasons that can and do affect your yield. Mark Wuebker, Marion County Crops Field Specialist, writes a newsletter to address these issues, as well as other questions and problems that may arise during the growing season.

Corn replanting decisions
Soybean replanting decisions

Ag Decision Maker  
(Posted on 5/4/2009)
This is a business information resource for agriculture. Click to find information on Crops, Livestock, Whole Farm, or Business Development.

What can we do to help honey bees?  
(Posted on 4/22/2009)
"A swarm of bees in May
Is worth a load of hay;
A swarm of bees in June
Is worth a silver spoon;
A swarm of bees in July
Is not worth a fly."
- Rhyme from England

The Why, When & Where of Pruning!  
(Posted on 3/25/2009)
Enhance your landscape with proper pruning!

Wanna Go For a Bus Ride?  
(Posted on 2/24/2009)
Earn Master Gardener continuing education credits the fun way!

Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website  
(Posted on 2/10/2009)
features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and blogs hosted by ISU Extension nutrition specialists

Spend Smart Eat Smart  
(Posted on 1/20/2009)
Interactive webpage now operational

Mail Order Seed/Plant Companies  
(Posted on 12/4/2008)
Order your seed catalogs today!

Tree Identification & Choices  
(Posted on 11/12/2008)
An interactive key for identification of Common Iowan trees.

Farmland Leasing, Crop Marketing, Insurance, & Weather  
(Posted on 11/1/2008)
This page contains recordings of recent presentations made by Iowa State University Extension Specialists Steve Johnson and Elwynn Taylor.

Integrated Crop Management  
(Posted on 7/24/2008)
Detailed, research-based articles for better management decisions.

Premise ID  
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Apply for Your Premise ID Number

Answer Line  
(Posted on 1/10/2008)
Families Extension Answer Line provides information and resources for Iowa consumers with home and family questions.

Iowa State Fair (August 13-23, 2009)  
(Posted on 9/25/2007)

Newsletters & News  
(Posted on 7/10/2007)

Bullets & Bows 4-H Club  
(Posted on 1/12/2006)

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