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July 18, 2012 12:17 PM
Webinar Examines Livestock and Crop Options during Drought
Willy Klein et al.

Iowa crop and livestock producers dealing with drought–related issues are invited to attend an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach webinar Wednesday, July 25 to learn more about options available to them. County extension offices will be hosting the 1- 3 p.m. webinar. There is no charge to attend the webinar.

July 17, 2012 03:21 PM
Success Stories and Extension Experts Lead Agricultural Engineer to Iowa State
Dan Huyser et al.

Dan Huyser is a new agricultural engineering program specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach serving northeast Iowa. He brings a diverse background to the position, which he started in May.

July 17, 2012 12:38 PM
Field Days Promise Sweating in the Garden
Cynthia Haynes et al.

"How about 'Sweating in the Garden' this year at the 2012 Home Demonstration Garden Field Days?" asks Cindy Haynes, consumer horticulturist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Field days scheduled from July 24 to Aug. 11 will feature several themes, including: compact, space-saving plants; foliage plants; sweet corn; and several other new varieties of flowers and vegetables.

July 17, 2012 11:03 AM
Caring for Iowa Lawns During Drought
David Minner et al.

David Minner, turfgrass specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, offers lawn care practices Iowans should consider as local agencies enact voluntary water conservation programs to reduce water consumption and relieve strain on city water supplies. Minner will discuss this topic during a webinar July 20.

July 17, 2012 10:03 AM
17 Young Iowans Receive Hills Bank and Trust Leadership Grants
Mitchell Hoyer et al.

Seventeen young Iowans have received Hills Bank and Trust Leadership Grants. The scholarship is administered by the Iowa 4-H Foundation and can be used at any Iowa accredited university, college or community college beginning in fall 2012. Recipients are from Iowa, Johnson, Keokuk, Linn, Muscatine and Washington counties.

July 16, 2012 05:11 PM
Drought Management Information Meeting July 19 in Le Mars
Carol Schneider

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Plymouth County will be hosting a meeting Thursday, July 19 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss drought related issues at the Plymouth County Extension Office in the lower level of the Le Mars Convention Center. Meeting topics include those covered by extension specialists — crop growth and development under drought conditions, feeding drought damaged crops, and crop insurance considerations; and Jeff Davis, county executive director with Farm Service Agency will discuss government crop programs.

July 16, 2012 10:40 AM
Young Farmer Experience Is Feature of Iowa Learning Farms July Webinar
John Lundvall et al.

The Iowa Learning Farms’ July 18 webinar will feature young farmer Nathan Anderson. Anderson, from Cherokee, farms with his wife, Sarah, and family and serves as a Cherokee County Soil and Water District commissioner, involved in Practical Farmers of Iowa and other community and agricultural organizations.

July 16, 2012 10:30 AM
Apply Now for PQA Plus Advisor Training Program
James McKean et al.

Veterinarians and others in Iowa’s pork industry have the opportunity to become Pork Quality Assurance Plus® advisors during a training session Aug. 23 on the Iowa State University campus.

July 16, 2012 09:58 AM
PQA Plus Advisor Recertification Session Is Aug. 23
James McKean et al.

People who need to be recertified as Pork Quality Assurance Plus® advisors are invited to attend a session set for Aug. 23 at Kildee Hall on the Iowa State University campus in Ames.

July 13, 2012 02:53 PM
Strategies to Manage Cows in Dry Conditions
Denise Schwab et al.

As dry conditions continue, cattle producers need to look at numerous management practices to help stretch their feed supply and maintain performance and reproduction in the cow herd. Iowa State University Extension beef specialist Denise Schwab offers a few strategies that may help.

July 13, 2012 02:47 PM
Stretch Pastures in Drought Conditions
Denise Schwab et al.

As the drought continues, cattle producers are asking how to stretch their pastures. There are two major techniques that may be pursued, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef program specialist Denise Schwab.

July 13, 2012 02:19 PM
Iowa Learning Farms Offers Tour of Emmet County CREP Wetlands
John Lundvall et al.

A tour of Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program wetlands in Emmet County will be held on Tuesday, July 24, beginning at 1:30 p.m. CREP specialists with IDALS, will lead the tour and talk about the benefits, installation and financial incentives for these structures.

July 13, 2012 12:02 PM
Drought Adds to Plant and Fish Problems in Ponds
Allen Pattillo et al.

Due to this summer's extreme heat and dry weather, many pond owners are having issues with submerged plants, floating plants and filamentous algae, which are leading them to using aquatic herbicides that may be problematic for fish. Pond owners have a couple of aeration options according to Allen Pattillo, extension aquaculture and fisheries specialist.

July 13, 2012 10:34 AM
Blue-green Algae a Concern for Livestock
Sherry Hoyer et al.

Blue-green algae blooms are already being reported in Iowa lakes, ponds, rivers and streams this summer and creating a risk to livestock. During blue-green algae blooms, toxin concentrations can reach very high levels and can produce severe adverse reactions, including human and livestock fatalities, if that water is consumed.

July 13, 2012 09:23 AM
New Research and Development Partnership Launches in Dubuque
Timothy Borich et al.

A unique, new partnership in Dubuque, Iowa, hopes to strengthen development efforts in the area, as well as share successful strategies with other communities across Iowa and Wisconsin to support more sustainable economies.

July 13, 2012 07:44 AM
Insurance Coverage for Drought-damaged Crops
William Edwards et al.

Drought damage is an insurable loss under multiple peril crop insurance, which covers nearly 90 percent of the corn and soybean acres in Iowa.  Producers should consult with their crop insurance agents before harvesting or destroying any drought-damaged crops. 

July 12, 2012 01:03 PM
4-H Youth Development Team Welcomes New Coordinator Cayla Taylor
Brenda Allen et al.

Cayla Westergard Taylor participated in 4-H as a youth and continued involvement in college as a communications intern with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Now, she has joined 4-H Youth Development on the Iowa State campus as the newest state staff member of this pre-collegiate outreach program from ISU Extension and Outreach.

July 12, 2012 08:35 AM
Yard and Garden: Summer Trees
Richard Jauron et al.

Iowans are noticing changes in their trees this summer and asking Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulture specialists about symptoms that may indicate stress or decline in the health of their trees.

July 11, 2012 01:54 PM
Ag Ventures Alliance Gifts $25,000 for New Projects
Christopher Weishaar et al.

A $25,000 gift from Ag Ventures Alliance is helping Iowa State University Extension and Outreach launch new research and training projects in 2012.

July 11, 2012 08:18 AM
Trees Stressed by Lack of Water
Jesse Randall et al.

Dry conditions are putting stress on Iowa trees. Trees on marginal sites are dying all over the state, said Jesse Randall, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach forester.

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