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May 17, 2012 10:09 AM
Preserve the Taste of Summer Program Receives a Boost
Sarah Francis et al.

Preserve the Taste of Summer (PTTS) was launched last July as a pilot program to help adults learn how to safely preserve foods. This year, the basic structure of the program will remain the same, but some new elements are being added as a result of public demand.

May 17, 2012 09:58 AM
Animal Science Graduate Student Receives National Award
Ken Stalder et al.

Iowa State University student Caitlyn Abell won the 2011 Lauren L. Christian Graduate Student Award from the National Swine Improvement Federation.

May 17, 2012 08:17 AM
Study Addresses Student Debt and Financial Literacy at Iowa State
Cynthia Needles Fletcher

One in eight Iowa State University students don't realize they owe student loans, while two in five don't realize how much they owe. Professor and ISU Extension and Outreach Specialist Cynthia Needles Fletcher was one of the researchers who conducted the study, which represents the latest effort to address ISU student debt and financial literacy.

May 16, 2012 08:13 AM
Western Iowa No-till (WIN) Field Day June 12
Clarke McGrath et al.

The annual Western Iowa No-till (WIN) Demonstration Field Day is set for June 12 at the Carstens 1880 Farmstead. Field day topics will include managing planter settings in heavy residue areas, use of cover crops to improve soil structure, a marketing update and weather outlook. Keynote speaker is Paul Jasa, extension engineer with University of Nebraska – Lincoln.

May 15, 2012 06:14 PM
Nutrition Education Is Part of Immersion in Wellness Camp Experience
Ruth Litchfield et al.

Each summer, campers from all over the state visit the Iowa 4-H Center for a week of camp fun. This year, youth enrolled in two camps, Everything Camp and Counselors in Training Camp, will have the opportunity to participate in a research study conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach targeted toward lowering childhood obesity in the state.

May 15, 2012 03:26 PM
National Sheep Symposium Looks at Ways to Increase Sheep Numbers
Daniel Morrical et al.

The National Sheep Symposium will bring top sheep production experts from across the United States to the Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer, Iowa on July 27 and 28. Speakers will discuss how to increase the number of lambs born per ewe, increase the survival of lambs born and improve the lean meat yield from those lambs.

May 14, 2012 12:42 PM
2012 Midwest Composting School Scheduled for July 24-26
Kapil Arora et al.

The 2012 Midwest Composting School will be held July 24-26 at the Iowa State Dairy Farm and Iowa State University Composting Facility.

May 11, 2012 07:45 AM
New Publication Helps Farmers Evaluate Low-temperature Grain Drying Options
Dana Petersen et al.

Proper management of low-temperature grain drying equipment can reduce the energy consumed on the farm during and after corn harvest. A new publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach explains the management techniques and equipment needs for low-temperature grain drying.

May 10, 2012 01:31 PM
CIRAS-Nominated Hagie Manufacturing Receives National Award
Christopher Weishaar

The 2012 Excellence in Innovation Award was presented to Hagie Manufacturing of Clarion, Iowa, by the National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership on May 8, in Orlando, Fla. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Center for Industrial Research and Service nominated the company for the award.

May 10, 2012 10:14 AM
Registration Now Open for 2012 Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open
John Mabry et al.

Sponsorships and golf registrations are now being accepted for the 2012 Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open. The annual event is set for Tuesday, July 24, at Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames.

May 8, 2012 10:10 AM
Iowa 4-H Now on Pinterest
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According to a report from Experian Hitwise, Pinterest is now the number three most-popular social network in the United States. Iowa 4-H recently created a 4-H page on the Pinterest website. The page has 49 boards with 96 pins.

May 7, 2012 03:11 PM
Iowa Learning Farms’ May Webinar Covers Perennial Strips Integrated with Row Crops
Carol Brown et al.

The Iowa Learning Farms’ May 16 webinar will feature Matt Helmers, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach water quality engineer. The 11:30 a.m. webinar is part of a series, hosted by ILF through Adobe Connect. All that is needed to participate is a computer with Internet access.

May 7, 2012 10:05 AM
Iowa State University to Serve as Hub for Statewide STEM Efforts
Christopher Weishaar

Iowa State University will serve as the north central hub for the new Governor's STEM Advisory Council. The goal of the six regional hubs is to promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and economic development across Iowa.

May 4, 2012 12:48 PM
Robotics Challenge at the Iowa State Fair Open to All Iowa Youth
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Youth can register now for the third annual Bratney Companies 4-H Robotics Challenge at the 2012 Iowa State Fair. The junior division (grades 5-8) will participate on Friday, Aug. 10 and the senior division (grades 9-12) will participate Saturday, Aug. 11.

May 4, 2012 10:46 AM
Registration Open for Youth Cooking Challenge at 2012 Iowa State Fair
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Teams of fifth through 12th grade youth can register now for the third annual Cook This! 4-H Culinary Challenge at the 2012 Iowa State Fair. During the challenge, youth have the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity in food preparation and knowledge of kitchen equipment, menu preparation and identification of various food Items.

May 4, 2012 10:29 AM
Limit Summer Learning Loss with Fun Activities
Donna Donald et al.

Students and teachers are celebrating the end of another school year, but time away from the classroom can have a negative impact on children’s academic progress. While some children are able to maintain school learning during the summer, others can take weeks or even months to recover from summer learning loss when they go back to school in the fall.

May 3, 2012 03:31 PM
Iowa State Retail Specialist Forecasts a Happy Mother's Day Ahead for Iowa Retailers

Based upon the newly released data for 2012 Mother's Day retail sales by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Ron Prescott projects that Iowa retailers should see an increase in sales.

May 3, 2012 12:14 PM
Wildlife: Prevent Birds from Flying into Windows and Doors
Rebecca Christoffel et al.

Spring is in the air, which also brings nesting time for Iowa’s songbirds. While many homeowners enjoy seeing and feeding the birds, it can be disconcerting for homeowners who have birds fly into glass doors or windows again and again. An Iowa State University Extension and Outreach wildlife specialist offers suggestions for dealing with this problem.

May 3, 2012 11:39 AM
Farmland Rental Rates Show Continued Strength in 2012
William Edwards et al.

Anyone who is involved with the rental market for Iowa farmland knows that rental rates have been pushed significantly higher by the favorable corn and soybean prices that farmers have enjoyed since 2010. This trend continued in 2012.

May 3, 2012 11:24 AM
Two Iowa 4-H’ers Named Iowa’s Top Youth Volunteers
Judith Levings et al.

Communities and youth across the state have benefitted from Reach Out Iowa, a program that empowers youth to make a difference in their communities. This year, the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism, named Kayla De Weerd, 14, of Hull, and Hannah Jorgensen, 13, of Adair, Iowa’s top two youth volunteers for 2012. Both De Weerd and Jorgensen were part of their local 4-H clubs, and are completing their projects with Reach Out Iowa.

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