7/2/2009 - Iowa 4-H’ers Participate in National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational
Twenty Iowa 4-H’ers participated in the 2009 National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational in Grand Island, Neb., during June.

7/1/2009 - Teams Announced for Stitch This! 4-H Fashion Design Competition at State Fair
Thirteen teams of teens have been selected to compete in the Iowa 4-H “Stitch This!” fashion design event at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 21-22.

7/1/2009 - Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Evergreens, Tulips, Barberries and Tomatoes
This week's answers discuss evergreens that can be planted on a slope, when to move tulips, verticillium wilt in barberries and curling leaves on tomato plants.

6/29/2009 - Study Encourages Farm Succession, Retirement
New study and publication explore transfer of intangible farming assets from one generation to the next via farm succession and retirement.

6/29/2009 - Field Diagnostic Clinic is a Return to the Basics
July sessions in Ames will focus on insect, weed and crop disease identification, herbicide injury, nutrient deficiency symptoms, and understanding crop growth and development.

6/29/2009 - Crop Management Clinic Features More Than 20 Management Topics
Two-day session to be conducted July 15 and 16 in Ames.Continuing Education Unit credits are available.

6/29/2009 - Postharvest Handling of Vegetables Highlighted at July Workshops
Sessions in Ames and Decorah to include discussions on wholesale markets and on preparing produce for market.

6/29/2009 - Summer Care of Raspberries
Pruning, weed control and irrigation can help ensure an excellent fruit crop during summer months.

6/26/2009 - Forum Shares ISU Extension Research on Farmers’ Use of Conservation Loans
On July 8, the public is invited to find out how farmers are using low-interest loans to address water quality concerns.

6/26/2009 - Alumni 4-H’ers Got Talent at Iowa State Fair
Forget Susan Boyle and David Hasselhoff. Britain and America may have talent, but so do Iowa’s former 4-H’ers. They’ll have a chance to show it during Alumni 4-H’ers Got Talent, Thursday, Aug. 13 at the Iowa State Fair.

6/26/2009 - Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Fertilizer, Rain Gardens and Blueberries
This week's answers tell how to interpret the numbers on the fertilizer bag and when to pick blueberries. The advantages of rain gardens are also discussed.

6/25/2009 - 2009 State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Winners Announced
The “Milkoholics” from Dubuque County placed first in the annual State 4-H Youth Dairy Quiz Bowl. The team will represent Iowa 4-H at the National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl in November.

6/25/2009 - Iowa Feedlot Conference Speakers Discuss Employee Relations, Environmental Issues
With more than 80 people in attendance, conference speakers presented to a full room at the June cattle feeders’ conference hosted by the Iowa Beef Center and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association.

6/25/2009 - Correctionville Pasture Walk June 30
Many aspects of grazing cattle will be demonstrated and discussed at this Correctionville pasture walk. Registration includes a light meal and should be made by June 26.

6/25/2009 - ISU Extension Selects 20 Regional Directors
This is an update to a story first released June 23. An extension education director has been hired for Region 2, bringing the total number of new Iowa State University Extension regional directors to 20. Individual stories are available for all 20 directors.

6/24/2009 - Iowa Learning Farm Hosts Clay County Field Day
The Iowa Learning Farm will host a field day at the Clay County Growers demonstration site near Spencer, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 7, beginning at 5:15 p.m. with field tours beginning at 5:30. The field day will focus on crop residue management and conservation farming practices, including no-till and strip-till, for optimum results.

6/24/2009 - Manage Brush Effectively and Economically with Herbicides
Three distinct types of herbicide treatments are commonly used to control invasive woody plants. They are cut-surface, basal bark and foliar applications.

6/23/2009 - ISU Extension Selects New Regional Directors
Nineteen regional extension education directors have been selected for Iowa State University Extension as part of the restructuring plan.

6/23/2009 - Register soon for Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open Event
Registration deadline for the 2009 Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open is July 6. Sign up now to assure your spot.

6/22/2009 - Blistered Leaves on Oak and Maple Trees – What Happened?
Fungi are causing this year's blister bonanza, but the unsightly spots rarely cause any permanent damage.

6/19/2009 - Iowa 4-H Foundation to Raffle 2009 Toyota Corolla
The Iowa 4-H Foundation is partnering with Wilson Toyota of Ames to give away “Clover,” a 2009 Toyota Corolla, during the second annual Iowa 4-H Vehicle Raffle.

6/18/2009 - Ask the ISU Garden Experts: Rutabagas, Ash Rust and Cabbageworms
This week's answers discuss how to grow rutabagas, orange-colored growths on ash tree leaves, and methods that can be used to control cabbageworms.

6/18/2009 - Iowa Teen Tells Farm Injury Survival Story in New DVD
Iowa 4-H’er and farm safety advocate Kristi Ruth is a farm injury survivor. She tells her story in a new DVD from Iowa State University Extension.

6/17/2009 - Disposal of Cattle Carcasses is Topic of June 19 eXtension Webcast
A free Webcast from eXtension has experts addressing a new FDA rule on carcass disposal and options for producers.

6/17/2009 - Many Agencies Provide Conservation Help for Iowa Landowners
Every farm or acreage presents opportunities to improve environmental performance while enhancing quality of life for the owners as well as those who live downstream. Iowa has many resources to help landowners address conservation goals.

6/17/2009 - Feasibility Audits Help Businesses Increase Profitability
ISU Extension’s Value Added Agriculture program conducts comprehensive business feasibility audits to help business owners and their investors know up front whether a potential project has hidden constraints that could impact profitability.

6/17/2009 - Corn and Soybean Initiative Reaches Growers through Agribusiness Partnerships
Since late 2004, the Corn and Soybean Initiative has been connecting with agribusinesses, retailers, commodity organizations, farm media and others to reach growers with Iowa State research, extension and educational resources.

6/16/2009 - Food, Housing or Health Care: Latino Immigrants Face Quandary, Research Shows
Data from the multi-state Rural Families Speak project show the tough choices Latino immigrant families face as they figure out how to stretch their limited incomes to cover food, housing and health care costs.

6/16/2009 - Study Results of Weed Control in Roundup Ready® Cropping Systems Released
Results of a four year multi-state weed research project are being released to help growers understand management practices in Roundup Ready® cropping systems.

6/16/2009 - Good Places Become Great Places with Community and Regional Planning
As Iowans seek ways to make their communities more attractive, ISU Extension is helping local elected officials and volunteers better understand how to use planning to create great places, cities and neighborhoods where people want to live.

6/16/2009 - Tax Credit Offers Additional Reason to Improve Home Energy Efficiency
A tax credit offered by the 2009 Stimulus Bill encourages homeowners to make energy efficiency improvements to their homes. Lower energy bills are an additional benefit to making such improvements.

6/15/2009 - Summer Lilac Care
Well-adapted to Iowa, lilacs thrive in sunny sites with good air circulation. Here are some tips on how to maintain your lilac plantings.

6/14/2009 - Agritourism: A Recession Cure for Farmers and Vacationers
Agritourism provides vacationers a fun and educational experience close to home -- an important factor for many tightening the entertainment budget.

6/12/2009 - Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Strawberries, Potato Beetles and Rose-of-Sharon
This week's answers discuss when to harvest strawberries, how to control potato beetles, and hardiness of rose-of-sharon.

6/12/2009 - New ISU Extension Publication Offers Recommendations on Emerald Ash Borer Management
Treatments to protect ash trees not necessary until infestations are within 15 miles of your trees.

6/11/2009 - Extension County Councils and Administration Move Restructuring Forward
ISU Extension receives renewed Board of Regents endorsement as they move forward with their restructuring plan.

6/10/2009 - Order 4-H License Plates by July 1
Iowa 4-H supporters have until July 1 to apply for specialty 4-H license plates through the Iowa 4-H Foundation.

6/10/2009 - How Much Summer Sunshine? Balancing Vitamin D and Skin Cancer
Sunshine -- get enough and your body synthesizes the Vitamin D you need for good health. Get too much sun and you increase your risk of skin cancer. Iowa State food science and human nutrition specialists discuss how to get the right balance.

6/9/2009 - Who Will ‘Stitch This!’? See Contenders on YouTube
View videos on the Iowa 4-H YouTube Channel from teens applying for 4-H’s Stitch This! fashion design competition.

6/8/2009 - Online Course Helps First-Time Homebuyers Prepare for Owning a Home
With or without a tax credit from the economic stimulus package, buying a house is a big step. An online course from Iowa State University Extension helps potential homebuyers learn about the process of buying a home, making that big step easier to take.

6/8/2009 - Carpenter Ants in Trees
Infestations by "big, black ants" often are a sign of a tree that has already been weakened by other damage.

6/5/2009 - Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Tomatoes, Delphiniums and Potted Plants
This week's answers discuss how to stake tomato plants, the challenges of growing delphiniums in Iowa and how to fertilize your potted plants.

6/4/2009 - ISU Extension Specialists Offer Recommendations on Protecting Ash Trees
Experts say preventive treatments require a long-term commitment and aren't needed until an infestation has been confirmed within 15 miles of the tree you want to protect.