High Tunnels Help Local Vegetable Growers Produce Earlier Crops
(Posted on 6/19/2013)
With this spring’s wet soils and cool, cloudy weather, some people wonder where those ripe tomatoes and green beans at the farmers' market are coming from. The growers may be using high tunnels that allow them to plant earlier and have vegetables a few to several weeks sooner than field-grown crops.

Farm Energy Webinar to Air June 25
(Posted on 6/19/2013)
The Iowa State University Farm Energy project will air its annual Farm Energy Webinar on June 25, from 10-11 a.m.

DuPont Pioneer Supports Iowa 4-H with Nearly $10,000 in Community Improvement 'Seed' Grants
(Posted on 6/18/2013)
Twenty-nine Iowa 4-H clubs have been awarded DuPont Pioneer Rural Community Improvement “Seed” grants totaling nearly $10,000. The grants, ranging from $50 to $500 per club, will be used to seed community improvement projects implemented by local 4-H clubs.

Community Effort Brings Energy Efficiency to Fairfield, Iowa
(Posted on 6/17/2013)
The city of Fairfield is leading the pack on energy efficiency and “going green.” Scott Timm, a community economic development specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, has been spearheading this citywide energy movement since 2009.

Central Iowa Crop Weather and Market Outlook Meetings in June
(Posted on 6/17/2013)
Crop and livestock producers can learn about issues and strategies to prepare for fall by attending informational meetings hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Crop weather and market outlook meetings will be held at five locations the last week of June; there is no charge to attend.

Learn about Cover Crops in Hewitt Creek Watershed at June 26 Field Day
(Posted on 6/17/2013)
Jeff Pape, owner of Rubly Farms and chairman of the Hewitt Creek watershed council, is hosting a cover crops field day in partnership with Iowa Learning Farms, Practical Farmers of Iowa and the Hewitt Creek Watershed Improvement Association Wednesday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, at his farm near Dyersville.

New Cuisines Turn up Heat in 2013 Cook This! 4-H Culinary Challenge
(Posted on 6/14/2013)
The kitchen is beginning to heat up as the June 30 application deadline draws nearer for the 2013 “Cook This!” 4-H Culinary Challenge. The Cook This competition provides the opportunity for youth in grades 5-12 to demonstrate their culinary skills and knowledge.

Iowa 4-H Film Festival Returns to the State Fair
(Posted on 6/13/2013)
Step into the limelight at the Iowa 4-H Film Festival. Aspiring youth directors and actors will bring their talents to the big screen Aug. 17, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. during the public screening at the 4-H Exhibit Building during the Iowa State Fair.

Yard and Garden: Strawberries
(Posted on 6/13/2013)
Fresh strawberries, a favorite of almost everyone, are relatively easy to grow and hardy throughout Iowa. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach share cultural practices to reduce damage and losses caused by insects and diseases

Iowa 4-H Foundation Awards 2013 Hills Bank and Trust Leadership Grants
(Posted on 6/12/2013)
Eighteen 4-H scholarships have been awarded by Hills Bank and Trust Co. The company gave $1,000 leadership grants to Iowa students who completed a 4-H leadership program during their senior year of high school.