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September 11, 2012 08:27 AM
New Guide Offers Overview of Iowa Food Marketing Rules
Craig Chase et al.

“Iowa Food Marketing Regulations: A Guide for Small-Scale Producers” offers an overview of various licenses required for selling food in Iowa and state regulations that govern those sales, which are based on type of food, where it is sold, how it is processed, scale of operation and type of customer.

September 11, 2012 08:20 AM
Forage Testing in 2012-13 is Critical
Joe Sellers et al.

It pays to test your livestock’s feedstuffs every year, but it is critical to test forages this fall due to extreme variation in quality of silage and hay produced during the drought of 2012.

September 10, 2012 03:18 PM
Iowa Learning Farms Webinar Discusses Agriculture Sustainability
Carol Brown et al.

Iowa State University agronomy professor Matt Liebman will discuss agricultural stability during the Iowa Learning Farms’ webinar Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 11:30 a.m. All that is needed to participate is a computer with Internet access.

September 7, 2012 03:29 PM
SowBridge Educational Series Begins Fifth Year of Distance Education
Ken Stalder et al.

The successful distance education program SowBridge will begin its fifth year Nov. 7. Iowa State University animal science professor and extension swine specialist Ken Stalder said suggestions from subscribers help maintain the program’s value.

September 6, 2012 01:55 PM
Spotted Wing Drosophila Fly Detected in Iowa
Donald Lewis et al.

The Iowa State University Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic confirmed today that the spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive pest that can cause damage to many fruit crops, has been found in Story County, Iowa. 

September 6, 2012 12:38 PM
Science of Parenting: Children, Parents and Homework
Donna Donald et al.

Children of all ages are more likely to be motivated in school when parents stay positive about school and homework. In September learn how to make homework a positive part of children’s school experience in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

September 6, 2012 09:49 AM
Yard and Garden: Geraniums
Richard Jauron et al.

Geraniums, a popular flowering plant, will be destroyed by the first hard frost, unless gardeners can take steps to over-winter them. Horticulturalists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach tell how to overwinter geraniums indoors.

September 5, 2012 01:24 PM
Farmers, Be on the Lookout for Silo Gas
Charles Schwab et al.

More Iowa farmers are cutting corn for silage this summer due to the extreme heat, dryness and crop conditions. Because of the increased silage production, the possibilities for silo gas and related health issues have increased, according to Chuck Schwab, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach farm safety and health specialist.

September 4, 2012 04:20 PM
Four Iowa Counties Add History to 4-H Blog
Shelly Greving et al.

Cherokee, Delaware, Pocahontas and Poweshiek counties have added to Iowa 4-H History by County, a blog detailing the history of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development. The history blog is a partnership of the Iowa 4-H program and the Iowa 4-H Foundation.

September 4, 2012 02:09 PM
PQA Plus Advisor Training Sessions Set for Nov. 19
James McKean et al.

People who need to be recertified as Pork Quality Assurance Plus® Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus program are invited to attend a session set for Nov. 19 in Ames. The Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University is hosting the morning session, which will run concurrently with an initial daylong PQA Plus certification session.

August 31, 2012 08:10 AM
Results Announced for State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event
Keli Tallman et al.

Thirty Iowa 4-H’ers received awards during the 2012 State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event. The event was held Aug. 9-10 at the Memorial Union on the Iowa State University campus in Ames.

August 29, 2012 01:10 PM
2012 4-H Scholarships Awarded to Iowa 4-H’ers
Mitchell Hoyer et al.

Outstanding 4-H’ers from across Iowa have been awarded 4-H scholarships from the Iowa 4-H Foundation and were honored in a scholarship recognition ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. Information is available about individual recipients by county.

August 29, 2012 12:54 PM
Yard and Garden: Dividing Peonies
Richard Jauron et al.

Peonies can thrive for up to 100 years if maintained properly. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about peony care, specifically how and when to divide the plant.

August 29, 2012 11:45 AM
4-H Website Gets New Look
Shelly Greving et al.

This summer, the Iowa 4-H program went through some exciting changes. An Iowa 4-H Pinterest page was created, E-SET merged into STEM and most recently, the Iowa 4-H website was revamped.

August 29, 2012 11:25 AM
Thompson to Address Family Life, Finance Issues
Cindy Thompson et al.

Cindy Thompson recently joined the ranks of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach as a family life/family finance program specialist in northeast Iowa. Thompson will work from the Chickasaw County Extension and Outreach office in New Hampton.

August 29, 2012 11:13 AM
Iowa 4-H'er Becomes Youngest Intern at Rockwell Collins
Jay Staker et al.

Iowa 4-H and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach have begun to develop a greater focus in the area of science, engineering and technology through programs like STEM, GIS mapping and more. One Iowa 4-H’er took his interest in engineering a step further last summer by becoming the youngest intern at Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids.

August 29, 2012 09:51 AM
Top Teams Named from 2012 4-H Robotics Challenge
Holly Bignall et al.

Gears, motors and balloons were a highlight during the 2012 Bratney Companies 4-H Robotics Challenge at the Iowa State Fair. Teams from across the state competed in this two-day event at the 4-H Exhibits Building. Award winners have been announced.

August 27, 2012 02:02 PM
Iowa Learning Farms to Host Cover Crop Field Day Sept. 7
Carol Brown et al.

Iowa Learning Farms and Wapello County NRCS will co-host a field day near Martinsburg on Friday, Sept. 7, focusing on cover crop management for optimum results as part of the Competine Creek Watershed project. The field day is free and the public is invited to attend. A free lunch will follow the field day program.
 

August 27, 2012 01:37 PM
2012 Pioneer Community College Scholarships Awarded to Iowa 4-H’ers
Mitchell Hoyer et al.

Eighteen Iowa 4-H members have received $500 Pioneer Community College 4-H scholarships sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. Recipients are from Audubon, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Clayton, Delaware, Franklin, Hancock, Iowa, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Lyon, Mitchell, Shelby and Wayne counties.

August 27, 2012 01:34 PM
2012 Theisen’s Home and Farm 4-H Scholarships Awarded
Mitchell Hoyer

Three Iowa 4-H members have received Theisen’s Home and Farm 4-H scholarships sponsored by Theisen Supply Inc. Recipients are from Floyd, Jones, and Marion counties.

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