5/6/2008 - Iowa State University Hosts 2008 Biobased Industry Outlook Conference
Sept. 7-9 event will showcase crops, cropping systems and equipment at the new ISU Century Farm.

5/1/2008 - NatureMapping Program Offered in Johnson County
The NatureMapping program provides hands-on environmental education to help volunteers inventory the state’s plants and wildlife.

4/29/2008 - NatureMapping Workshop Offered in Scott County
The NatureMapping Program provides hands-on environmental education that helps keep common wildlife common.

4/28/2008 - New Trapping Procedure for Emerald Ash Borer Announced
Emerald ash borer researchers have developed a new purple trap that will be used in Iowa and in 45 other states throughout the country.

4/24/2008 - Midwest Composting Course Offered in Iowa
The school focuses on a combination of hands-on training, lecture and discussion, facility operator panel discussions and problem solving.

4/21/2008 - ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.

4/17/2008 - Agritourism Producers Encouraged to Register Operations on Visit Iowa Farms Web Site
Agritourism producers are encouraged to list their agritourism operations on a central Web site hosted by Iowa State University Extension, www.visitiowafarms.org.