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.

10/31/2008 - Ask the ISU Extension Gardening Experts
Seven-son flowers, strawberries and switchgrass for the home landscape are topics for this week's questions.

10/31/2008 - Color In the Landscape Is Theme for 2009 ISU Extension Garden Calendar
More than 70 color photographs illustrate this year's edition of the calendar, which is available for holiday giving.

10/30/2008 - Put Food and Fun on Your Schedule with New Calendar
New nutrition calendar features easy-to-prepare recipes with color photos, menu ideas and nutrition analysis, plus ideas for a family activity. Available now from Iowa State University Extension.

10/30/2008 - USDA corrects October crop production report
On October 28, USDA released a correction to the October crop production report, reducing national corn and soybean projections by one million acres each.

10/29/2008 - New bioeconomy project under way
The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture and the Iowa Learning Farm are coordinating a three-year project that focuses on cellulosic biomass management. “Stewardship in the Bioeconomy: An Iowa Market-Based Model,” supports development of a profitable and environmentally-sound model for market-based pricing and procuring of biomass for cellulosic ethanol as well as residue management and removal.

10/28/2008 - Creating Health-Promoting Communities
Boone observance of International Walk to School Day is an example of Iowa communities finding ways to provide health-promoting environments.

10/28/2008 - Producers Face Mixed Bag of Late Harvest Issues
Corn yields are expected to be some of the highest on record this fall, but producers are facing grain quality issues that include high moisture, field molds and drying capacity during harvest and throughout the winter.

10/27/2008 - Knowing Where the Money Goes Will Help Money Go Further
Knowing where the money goes can help families manage their money during tough economic times.

10/27/2008 - Hougen Commemorates National Payne/4-H Fellowship Program
Roy Hougen of Ames, Iowa, is one of 31 former National 4-H Fellows who commemorated the 77th anniversary of the National Payne/4-H Fellowship program this month at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Washington, D.C.

10/27/2008 - ISU Extension program honored nationally for assistance to rural communities
Iowa Horizons works to lift communities out of poverty and to develop leadership skills.

10/27/2008 - Dr. Grow it All Looks at the Gardener’s Last Stand
Tips for preparing strawberry beds for the winter and storing garden hoses before a hard freeze are topics for Dr. Grow It All this week.

10/24/2008 - Herbaceous Perennial Symposium is Nov. 8 at Iowa State University
"A Decade of Digging" is the theme for this year's conference that brings gardeners together for a day of learning and networking.

10/24/2008 - Quick to Fix and Eat Breakfasts Meet Nutrition Needs
Think you don't have time for breakfast? Think again. Even simple, fast breakfasts have benefits that last all day.

10/24/2008 - Franklin County 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl Team Places Third at AK-SAR-BEN
A Franklin County, Iowa, 4-H team placed third in the AK-SAR-BEN 4-H Livestock Exposition Quiz Bowl Invitational contest Sept. 27 in Omaha.

10/22/2008 - Ask the ISU Extension Gardening Experts
The differences between butterfly weed and butterfly bush and splotches on apples are topics for this week's questions.