12/1/2008 - Commercial Manure Applicator Training Scheduled For Jan. 7, 2009
Commercial manure applicators can receive their three hours of annual training on Jan. 7 at many county extension offices in Iowa.

12/1/2008 - Annual Confinement Site Manure Applicator Workshops Scheduled for 2009
Iowa State University Extension will be offering two-hour workshops in January and February for confinement site manure applicators and anyone else interesting in learning about manure application.

12/1/2008 - Carbon Economy Policy Issues Subject of Midwest Summit
Conference offers a chance to enter into policy discussions that will influence the emerging carbon economy. Online registration is available until Dec. 5.

12/1/2008 - Staying Alive Till Spring: How Insects Do It
Various survival mechanisms allow Iowa's insect populations to go dormant during the cold winters and come back alive when warmer weather arrives in the spring.

11/26/2008 - Holiday Shopping Can Fit into the Budget
Take a few minutes before heading to the malls and read these shopping tips to stay within your Holiday budget.

11/26/2008 - Don’t Let Stress Take Away Holiday Cheer
Vigorous exercise is one of several tips an ISU Extension specialist gives for dealing with stress and make the holidays a bit more cheerful.

11/26/2008 - Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Grasses, Serviceberries and Cranberries
Cat grass and ornamental grasses are topics for this week's questions, as well as where to plant serviceberries and where cranberries are grown commerically.

11/25/2008 - Conference Recognizes Farm Bill Provisions that Support Organic Agriculture
With unprecedented support for their industry, organic agriculture farmers and affiliates held the eighth Iowa Organic Conference in Ames Nov. 24.

11/25/2008 - Collaboration Results in Safer, Wiser Pesticide Use
Pesticide application patterns are changing for the better, because of training provided by Iowa State University Extension and Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

11/24/2008 - Let's Blame the Poinsettias
Traditional long-lasting poinsettia plant may be the reason it seems like the holiday season arrives so early.

11/21/2008 - Farm Incubator Model Gets a Start in Marshalltown
A farm incubator with plots of certified organic land for rent and educational components that include creating a business and marketing plan are under way in Marshalltown. ISU Extension plans to replicate this model in other communities.

11/21/2008 - Aerate Grain NOW
Farmers must continue monitoring high moisture corn - even after it is cooled and in the bin. Checking corn throughout the winter will be important this year to avoid loss.

11/21/2008 - “Deployment: It’s Not a Game” Soon to Become a Game
Thanks to a generous donation from the American Legion Riders Post 731 of Iowa, the teen group Speak Out for Military Kids is now able to officially produce copies of their board game "Deployment: It's Not a Game."

11/21/2008 - Farmers File Objection in VeraSun Ethanol Bankruptcy
Status of contracts for future deliveries of corn and who benefits if corn prices rise or fall will be subjects for federal bankruptcy court hearing on Dec. 2.

11/21/2008 - Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: English Ivy, Pawpaw and Raspberries
Stem cuttings of ivy, germination of pawpaw seeds and pruning of red raspberry canes are topics for this weeks questions.

11/18/2008 - 2008 National 4-H Congress Delegates Announced
Twenty-two Iowa youth have been selected as delegates for the 2008 National 4-H Congress set for Nov. 28 – Dec. 2 in Atlanta, Ga.

11/17/2008 - 4-H Alum Serves on Board of Regents, Credits 4-H for Her Success
Greta Johnson recently was chosen to serve as the only student representative on the Board of Regents, State of Iowa. She attributes her success to 4-H.

11/17/2008 - Iowa Learning Farm Offers New Videos
The Iowa Learning Farm has produced a series of five short videos, each focusing on a particular aspect of soil and water. They can serve to inspire dialogue about preserving and treasuring Iowa's natural resources.

11/17/2008 - Expert Will Speak of Organic Agriculture Effects on Global Warming
Tim LaSalle, noted organic agriculture expert, will discuss organic agriculture's ability to reduce global warming at his presentation in Ames, Nov. 23.

11/17/2008 - The Harmless Houseplant Hitchhikers
You may have insect or other arthropod hitchhikers on your houseplants when you move plants indoors for the winter. They are no more excited about this new living arrangement than you are.

11/14/2008 - Ask the ISU Garden Experts: Pin Oaks, Storing Seeds and Groundcovers
No acorns on your oak tree, wondering about saving left-over vegetable seeds, or what groundcovers to consider for next year? ISU Garden Experts have the answers.

11/13/2008 - Extension Quiz Tests Knowledge of Horses and Horse Care
This interactive quiz CD from ISU Extension covers horse anatomy, breeds, nutrition, tack and more.

11/11/2008 - Get the Facts on Selling and Buying Manure in Iowa
To help Iowa crop and livestock producers buy and sell manure according to Iowa regulations, Iowa State University Extension is posting and distributing a fact sheet through the Iowa Manure Management Action Group.

11/10/2008 - Energy Star Helps Consumers Save Money and Protect the Environment
The Energy Star label identifies products that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save consumers money.

11/10/2008 - Can I Grow Grapes? (Part 2)
ISU Extension Fruit Specialist Paul Domoto helps determine if owning and operating a vineyard is feasible and fits your lifestyle.

11/10/2008 - Protecting Trees and Shrubs from Rabbits
ISU Extension horticulturalist offers tips on which plants are most susceptible to rabbit damage and what you can do to protect them.

11/7/2008 - Confinement Site Manure Applicators Need to Meet Training Requirements before December 31
There is still time for confinement site manure applicators to attend required training before the end of the year, and avoid taking a make-up exam in 2009.

11/7/2008 - VeraSun Energy Bankruptcy Poses Perils for Farmers and Elevators
The VeraSun Energy bankruptcy filing raises numerous questions for farmers and grain elevators that have legal relationships with VeraSun, according to Roger McEowen of the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation at Iowa State University.

11/7/2008 - Ask the ISU Garden Experts: Birch Trees, Compost and Moles
This week's answers give advice on the best variety of birch tree to plant in Iowa, how to make your compost pile decompose more quickly, and how to get rid of moles in your yard

11/7/2008 - Iowa Pork Industry Center Seeks Participants for PQA Plus™ Advisor Training Program
PQA Plus advisor training is set for early December on the Iowa State University campus.

11/6/2008 - Iowa 4-H Horse Judging Team Winners Announced
Story County placed first, Madison County took second and Marion County captured third place at the 2008 Iowa 4-H State Horse Judging Contest.

11/6/2008 - Forgot to Thaw the Turkey? Cook It Anyway
From a food safety standpoint it’s safer to cook the turkey when it’s still frozen, an ISU Extension food safety specialist says.

11/5/2008 - Extension Research Identifies Ways to Attract Tourists
National travelers are drawn to the state by Iowa Elderhostel programs. Iowa State University Extension research, conducted through Elderhostel programs, is providing Iowa communities with information to draw even more visitors.

11/5/2008 - The biofuels boom – will it last?
Should investors and government invest in biofuels? Is it a safe investment? Are there better alternative fuels? Is Brazil’s successful ethanol program the best model for other countries?

11/5/2008 - New supply/demand link connects farmers, markets and consumers
MarketMaker on the web offers a free new tool to connect family shoppers with farmers – and with everyone in between including restaurants and grocery stores.

11/3/2008 - Preparing Trees and Shrubs for Winter
Preparation now can help protect your trees and shrubs over the winter and give them a healthy start next spring.