2/9/2010 - Three Former 4-H Members Receive New York City Fashion Scholarships
Three former Iowa 4-H’ers who received fashion industry scholarships credit 4-H in their success.

2/9/2010 - Galt Couple Makes Gift Commitment to Iowa State University's Beginning Farmer Center
Ronald and Florine Swanson, through a deferred gift, will donate $125,000 to establish the Swanson Family Beginning Farmer Center Fund to support the work of the Beginning Farmer Center.

2/4/2010 - Interactive Risk Management Workshops for Eastern Iowa Pork Producers
ISU Extension swine field specialist Tom Miller said the workshops provide a hands-on opportunity for attendees to practice risk management skills without risking actual assets.

2/4/2010 - Northwest Iowa Pork Producers Invited to Interactive Risk Management Workshop
Iowa pork producers are invited to attend one of three workshops focusing on risk management education and decision making tools scheduled for early this month in northwest Iowa.

2/3/2010 - Iowa Pork Regional Conferences Offer Wealth of Information
Iowa pork producers are invited to learn more about pig comfort, energy efficiency and producer profits at the 2010 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences scheduled for early March.

2/3/2010 - Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Cut Flowers, Gloxinia, Selecting an Arborist
This week's answers discuss steps to keep fresh flowers fresh, caring for gloxinias and how to go about selecting a skilled arborist.

2/3/2010 - Catch This Current: One 4-H’er's Electric Story
State 4-H Council Member Tymothy Wood says 4-H helped him discover his interests and choose his college path.

2/2/2010 - Celebrate American Heart Month with Healthy Blood Pressure
Educating people about heart disease and stroke is an ongoing need, because heart disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States, says an ISU Extension nutrition specialist.

2/1/2010 - Reverse Mortgage May Be Option for Financing Long-Term Care, But Consider All the Costs
If you expect to stay in your current home for several years, a reverse mortgage may be an appropriate way to pay for long-term care. However, reverse mortgages are complicated and costly compared with other types of loans. Be sure you understand the conditions that could make the loan due and payable, ISU Extension specialists say.

2/1/2010 - Robotics Event Highlights Life Skills Learned through 4-H, SCI
The Iowa 4-H Foundation’s Gala Feb. 20 includes a robotics challenge event featuring 4-H teams and clubs from across the state.

2/1/2010 - Initial Online Family Development Certification Training Begins Feb. 8
The first completely online version of Family Development Certification Training will be offered Feb. 8 through May 28.

1/28/2010 - Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Cold Hardiness, Pears and Deer Damage
This week's answers discuss cold hardiness of fruit trees, types of pears to grow in Iowa and deer damage caused by the hard winter.

1/27/2010 - Terry Tobin: Multiple Roles and Multiple Success through 4-H
“4-H is many things to many people. It helps our young people to build community leaders for tomorrow,” says Terry Tobin, director of Principal Enterprise Capital and lifetime 4-H'er.

1/27/2010 - Holz-Clause Named Associate Vice President for ISU Extension and Outreach
Mary Holz-Clause has been named the associate vice president for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The appointment is effective immediately.

1/26/2010 - Beginning Farmers Conference Looks to the Future Feb. 6
Beginning farmers attending the Feb. 6 conference will be in the company of agriculture industry leaders as they build networks in support of their future.

1/26/2010 - Combined Courses Begin Feb. 13 -- Family Development Certification Training and Partnering with Parents
Family Development Certification Training (FDCT) and Partnering with Parents (PWP) will be offered beginning Feb. 23 in 13 combined sessions.

1/25/2010 - ISU Extension's Crop Advantage Meeting in Carroll Canceled
Weather conditions cited in decision to drop the meeting. Alternative locations include Atlantic on Jan. 28 and Fort Dodge on Feb. 4.

1/25/2010 - Farm Anaerobic Digestion Will Be Topic of Extension February Event
Farm anaerobic digestion workshop and tour in the Amana colonies has been rescheduled for Feb. 16.

1/22/2010 - Franz Named Associate Dean for Extension in College of Human Sciences
Nancy Franz has been named the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences associate dean for extension and outreach to Families and 4-H Youth Development. Franz also will serve as director of ISU Extension to Families.

1/21/2010 - Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Onions, Cold Frames, Lenten Roses and Primroses
This week's answers discuss the best varieties of onions for Iowa gardens, where to locate a cold frame, growing the Lenten rose in Iowa and caring for primroses.

1/21/2010 - ISU Extension Offers Soil Fertility Short Course
Two-day program on campus in Ames will focus on principles of soil fertility and nutrient management.

1/21/2010 - ISU Extension Offers Crop Scout School
Workshop offers hands-on sessions that will help attendees qualify for field crop scout positions during the coming growing season.

1/19/2010 - ACT II Drama Stars Bring New Stage to 4-H
As these Henry County 4-H'ers act out and produce shows, they're demonstrating their 4-H communication talents, building teamwork skills and having a great time entertaining others.

1/19/2010 - Annual Forest Stewardship Conference Is March 13
The 2010 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference will be Saturday, March 13, at Sinsinawa Mound Center, Sinsinawa, Wis. The registration deadline is Feb. 22.

1/15/2010 - Dry Manure Applicator Certificate Workshops Offered by Extension
Iowa State University Extension will offer a three-hour manure applicator certification workshop for dry manure operators on six different dates and locations in February.

1/15/2010 - USDA Launches Program to Increase Construction of High Tunnels to Expand Growing Season
Pilot project funds are available in Iowa and 37 other states to encourage the development of new methods for growing produce locally in a conservation-friendly way.

1/15/2010 - Extension to Host Climate Change Policy Webcast
Iowa State University Extension will offer a statewide webcast Feb. 1 to help Iowans better understand the proposed climate change legislation and regulations, and their expected implications for agriculture.

1/15/2010 - Gala Plans to Raise Awareness, Support for Iowa’s 4-H’ers
The Iowa 4-H Foundation hopes to continue showcasing 4-H and raising financial support for the organization during its 60th Anniversary Gala Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines.

1/15/2010 - Love of Farming Beats Economic Factors in Decision to Farm, Survey Shows
Iowa farmers say their adult children who chose to farm did so because they love farming and the quality of life that it entails. But among farm children who selected other occupations, economic factors played a dominant role, according to data from the 2009 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll.

1/14/2010 - Visit the Online Food Calculator to Examine Your Expenses
With rough economic times continuing into 2010, Iowa State University Extension has a great tool to help families estimate what they need to budget for food.

1/14/2010 - Get Answers to Food Questions and More from ISU Extension Answer Line
Iowans have a lot of questions about food, but Iowa State University Extension’s Answer Line always has answers, according to the toll-free hotline’s coordinator.

1/14/2010 - Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Venus Flytrap, Botanical Insecticides and Seed Germination
This week's answers discuss how to care for the Venus flytrap insect-eating plant, naturally-occurring insecticides derived from plants and the optimum temperature for potting mix when you are trying to germinate seeds.

1/13/2010 - IFVGA Annual Meeting Welcomes Beginning Farmers, Agritourism Interests
The past decade has delivered some changes in Iowa agriculture, including more farmers being involved in fruit and vegetable production. That’s why the Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association will include a distinct track for beginning farmers during its 2010 annual meeting and conference in Des Moines.

1/13/2010 - New Publication Helps Farmers Examine Fuel Savings from Limiting Field Operations
A new publication from Iowa State University Extension can help farmers decide when tillage passes beyond a no-till management scheme will yield a return on investment greater that the additional fuel, labor and machinery costs.

1/12/2010 - 4-H Supporters Are More Than Half-Way to Meeting Pioneer’s Match
Iowa 4-H supporters have responded enthusiastically to the matching gift challenge made last fall by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, raising more than $76,600 so far.

1/12/2010 - A Fond Farewell to the Yard and Garden Column
Changes in audiences bring new methods of dissemination, but a wide variety of information is still available from ISU Extension for the home gardener.

1/12/2010 - Extension Has Scheduled Winter Cow Series Meetings in 11 Locations
Iowa Beef Center's winter cow meetings will provide production and financial information to help feeder cattle owners tackle current issues.

1/11/2010 - New Blog Available from Ag Decision Maker
Farm management issues are the focus of a new blog created for Ag Decision Maker users. The blog will feature entries from ISU Extension farm management specialists.