Yard and Garden: Selecting Fruit Varieties
(Posted on 5/17/2013)
What fruit varieties will perform well in Iowa? Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about selecting plum, pear, cherry and peach varieties. To have additional questions answered, contact Hortline at hortline@iastate.edu or 515-294-3108.

Applications Now Open for 2013 Youth Culinary Challenge at Iowa State Fair
(Posted on 5/17/2013)
Iowa 4-H is inviting youth from across the state to showcase their skills in a competition that puts the knife to the board. The fourth annual “Cook This!” 4-H Culinary Challenge is Aug. 9-10, 2013, in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair.

Farm Poll: Farmer Philanthropy Important to Community Development
(Posted on 5/14/2013)
Iowa’s farmers are substantially involved in philanthropy, donating their time and money to organizations, causes and charities they believe in, according to the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll. Many rural communities are beginning to depend on these philanthropic efforts as an important part of local community and economic development.

Registrations Rolling in for Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open
(Posted on 5/13/2013)
Golf registrations are coming in for the 2013 Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open, and Iowa State University animal science professor John Mabry reminded people of this year’s earlier date.

Farming Practices to Minimize Ill Effects on Bees and Other Pollinators
(Posted on 5/13/2013)
Farmers being observant with seed treatments at planting and pesticide applications during the growing season could minimize ill effects on bee populations, according to Iowa State University entomologists.

Plan Flower Gardens with ISU Extension and Outreach Publication
(Posted on 5/10/2013)
With Annuals, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach publication, gardeners can plan their flower gardens for the summer.

Quality Machine of Iowa Featured in CIRAS News
(Posted on 5/10/2013)
Quality Machine of Iowa Inc. is featured in the spring issue of CIRAS News, the newsletter of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Center for Industrial Research and Service. QMI has been working with CIRAS since 2010 to incorporate lean manufacturing principles and to expand the company’s customer base.

Webinar Features State Revolving Fund and Water Quality
(Posted on 5/10/2013)
Tony Toigo and Patti Cale-Finnegan will discuss Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Projects during the Iowa Learning Farms’ webinar Wednesday, May 15, at 11:30 a.m..

Yard and Garden: Rhubarb
(Posted on 5/9/2013)
Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about rhubarb plant selection and harvesting.

Geospatial Technology Program Offers ArcGIS 10.1 Courses
(Posted on 5/8/2013)
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Geospatial Technology Program is offering two geographic information systems short courses this summer on June 13-14 and Aug. 22-23.