11/25/2009 - Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Take Care of Your Christmas Tree
This week's answers discuss how to select a fresh tree and tips on keeping it from drying out too quickly.

11/25/2009 - Finalists Named for Agriculture and Life Sciences Associate Dean and ISU Extension Program Leader
Two candidates from the Iowa State University faculty will interview in early December for a position that oversees ISU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources programs conducted by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

11/23/2009 - State Science and Technology Fair Receives Grant from Monsanto Fund
The Iowa 4-H Foundation has received $15,300 from the Monsanto Fund to support the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa March 26-27, 2010.

11/23/2009 - New Publication Explains Meaning of Grain Test Weight, Unravels Misconceptions
A new ISU Extension publication, “Grain Test Weight Deceptions,” PMR 1005, discusses the purpose for grain test weight, how it can be used to determine grain value and how calculations can be deceptive.

11/23/2009 - Mealybugs Make a Meal of Your Houseplants
Difficult to control mealybugs look like small white puffs of cotton on African violets, ficus, jade gardenia, poinsettia and other indoor plants.

11/20/2009 - Iowa Organic Conference Dec. 4-5 Marks Ninth Year
Iowa's organic conference will feature Jerry DeWitt as keynote speaker. DeWitt's work at ISU helped establish the nation's first organic research program at a land grant university.

11/18/2009 - Healthy Holiday Meal To Please the Family and the Budget
It is possible to serve a Thanksgiving dinner for eight that tastes great and costs just under $30.

11/18/2009 - Farm Anaerobic Digestion Information and Tour the Focus of Extension Event
Livestock producers who want to know more about on-farm anaerobic digestion and tour a digester should plan to attend this Dec. 9 event in Amana.

11/18/2009 - Feedlot Forum 2010 Series Begins in December
Iowa State University Extension specialists will offer production and feedlot information during the Iowa Beef Center Feedlot Forum 2010 series that begins in December.

11/18/2009 - ISU Extension Offers Tips for Users of Geographic Information Systems on International GIS Day
Observance of International Geographic Information Systems Day highlights resources available from ISU Extension for users of GIS computer software.

11/18/2009 - Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Protecting Trees, Crown Gall and Houseplants
This week's answers discuss what to do to protect trees from nearby construction activity, the impact of crown gall on rose bushes and how houseplants can improve the air quality in your home.

11/17/2009 - Implementation of Food & Fitness Community Action Plan Awarded Grant
Northeast Iowa group receives funding to continue promoting healthy, locally grown food and abundant opportunities for physical activity and play.

11/17/2009 - Iowa 4-H Web Site Gets New Look
Iowa 4-H has a new look online, and tech-savvy teens say it’s “better than Facebook.” The site includes an interactive map to help kids and teens connect with 4-H, project links, games, event calendars and an interactive networking site for members.

11/17/2009 - Can SNP Panels Lead the Beef Industry Forward?
Jim Reecy, researcher at the forefront of the discovery and development of SNPs, and Darrh Bullock, expert on how to best use these informational tools in advancing bull breeding programs, will speak at Iowa conference.

11/17/2009 - Humboldt County 4-H Club Ensures Service Never Stops
Humboldt County 4-H club supports veterans and current troops through a variety of community service projects.

11/16/2009 - Conference Will Focus on Agriculture-based Bioeconomy Solutions
James E Lovelock, called by some the paramedic to the planet, will offer the benefits of biochar as the first solution to greenhouse gases during his keynote address at the start of the conference.

11/16/2009 - In Times of Stress, Manage Conflict, Don’t Blame — and Call Iowa Concern
The coordinator of Iowa State University Extension’s Iowa Concern Hotline offers tips to keep conflict positive when dealing with stress and economic hard times.

11/16/2009 - Preparing Evergreens for Winter
Protection efforts this fall will help your evergreen plantings make it safely through the winter.

11/12/2009 - Iowa Delegates to 2009 National 4-H Congress Announced
Twenty-two 4-H’ers have been selected to represent Iowa as delegates for the National 4-H Congress Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 in Atlanta, Ga. Individual stories are available for delegates from Adair, Black Hawk, Buena Vista, Cass, Davis, Hamilton, Johnson, Jones, Madison, Mills, O’Brien, Plymouth, Sac, Story, Webster and Worth counties.

11/12/2009 - Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Rubber Trees, Begonias and Arbor Vitae
This week's answers discuss how to propagate a rubber tree, humidity conditions needed by rex begonias and what browning of arborvitae needles indicates.

11/11/2009 - RUSLE2 and P Index Workshops for Manure and Nutrient Plan Writers Offered by ISU Extension
ISU Extension workshop provides RUSLE2 software orientation, includes real field examples to determine risk calculations of the Iowa P Index and covers parameters for RUSLE2 and P Index calculations on snow-covered or frozen ground.

11/10/2009 - Pioneer Hi-Bred Pledges $150,000 to Support Iowa 4-H Youth Programs
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, announced a $150,000 matching gift pledge to the Iowa 4-H Foundation to support youth programs. The contribution launches the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s President’s Campaign fundraising effort.

11/9/2009 - PQAPlus® and TQA Training Sessions Set in Pocahontas County
PQAPlus® and TQA Training Sessions are set for Dec. 10 in Pocahontas County.

11/9/2009 - Why You Should Worry about Your Walnuts
Thousand cankers disease is a malady looming on the western horizon that has already claimed many Eastern Black Walnut trees transplanted to the western states.

11/6/2009 - Late Harvest and Crop Insurance Coverage
With harvest moving very slowly producers may need to request additional time to complete harvest from their crop insurance company.

11/5/2009 - SowBridge Educational Series Continues to Offer Distance Learning Flexibility and Convenience
Registration for the successful SowBridge distance education program is now open.

11/4/2009 - Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Perennials, Amaryllis Bulbs, African Violets and Fertilizer
This week's answers discuss which perennials will not last forever in your landscape, how to have amaryllis blooms at Christmas, light needed by African violets, and how to store unused fertilizer.

11/4/2009 - Healthy Homemade Calendar Puts Nutrition and Fitness on Same Page
A 2010 calendar now available from ISU Extension promotes healthy homemade meals and physical activity. Low cost, easy recipes and activities fill the pages.

11/3/2009 - Bankruptcy an Option for Iowans with Unmanageable Debt
Whether they’re on the farm or along Main Street, Iowans are contemplating their options as farm and household income drops, debt increases and economic uncertainty continues. One of those options is bankruptcy, says attorney John R. Baker, who answers legal questions for Iowa State University Extension’s Iowa Concern Hotline.

11/3/2009 - New Publication Examines On-Farm Energy Use
“Farm Energy: How Much Energy Is Being Used on Your Farm?” (PM 2089A), is available to download from the ISU Extension Online Store. The publication offers initial steps that help farmers analyze their farm energy use.

11/2/2009 - November Garden Chores
Now is the time to prepare your roses and strawberries to withstand the trials of winter.You also can do cleanup in your vegetable garden to prevent disease carryover, and protect your trees and shrubs from rabbit damage.

10/30/2009 - ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.

10/30/2009 - Iowans Say Changes Due to Recession and Community Education Are Permanent
Iowans are making spending changes during the recession that may become permanent, according to a recent national poll. At the same time they are willing to help people who are struggling, as exemplified in Iowa's Horizons communities.

10/29/2009 - eXtension Honors Iowa State University Extension Educator
Pat Swanson, family financial management specialist for ISU Extension, was honored recently for her national work on personal finance information and educational materials.

10/29/2009 - Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Vegetables, Acorns, Water Lilies
This week’s answers discuss how to prepare your vegetable garden to minimize disease problems next year, damage from acorn weevil larvae, and what to do with your tropical water lilies this fall.

10/26/2009 - Yellowjacket Wasps Look for Sweet Things to Eat in the Fall
Winter weather will put an end to invasions from yellowjacket wasps, but they can be annoying at this time of year.