Environment Information

2008 Garden Calendars are now Available!
(Posted on 2/22/2008)
2008 Garden Calendars are now Available. To get your 2008 Garden Calendar, stop by the Marshall County Extension Office or phone (641) 752-1551 to order your copies today. Cost of the calendar is $8.00.

10 Tips for Growing Healthy, Happier Teens
(Posted on 10/9/2007)
For many parents, nothing strikes more fear in their hearts than these three little words: THE TEEN YEARS!

Iris

Know your area’s hardiness zone when selecting plants
(Posted on 10/9/2007)
While looking at plants in a garden catalog, you find one that looks perfect for your garden. The catalog states it is a Zone 2 plant; you wonder what that means and whether the plant will grow in Iowa.

Spring 2008 Courses for Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators
(Posted on 8/6/2007)
Iowa State University Department of Entomology is sponsoring Continuing Instructional Courses for Certified Commercial Pesiticide Applicators. View Spring Schedule/Download Registration Forms at www.extension.iastate.edu/PME

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowa State University Hosts 2008 Biobased Industry Outlook Conference
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
Sept. 7-9 event will showcase crops, cropping systems and equipment at the new ISU Century Farm.
NatureMapping Program Offered in Johnson County
(Posted on 5/1/2008)
The NatureMapping program provides hands-on environmental education to help volunteers inventory the state’s plants and wildlife.
NatureMapping Workshop Offered in Scott County
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
The NatureMapping Program provides hands-on environmental education that helps keep common wildlife common.
New Trapping Procedure for Emerald Ash Borer Announced
(Posted on 4/28/2008)
Emerald ash borer researchers have developed a new purple trap that will be used in Iowa and in 45 other states throughout the country.
Midwest Composting Course Offered in Iowa
(Posted on 4/24/2008)
The school focuses on a combination of hands-on training, lecture and discussion, facility operator panel discussions and problem solving.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.
Agritourism Producers Encouraged to Register Operations on Visit Iowa Farms Web Site
(Posted on 4/17/2008)
Agritourism producers are encouraged to list their agritourism operations on a central Web site hosted by Iowa State University Extension, www.visitiowafarms.org.

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Kapil Arora-Ag Engineering Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 382-6551
Fax: (515) 382-2696
Email: pbtiger@iastate.edu

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