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May 3, 2012 12:24 PM
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.

May 3, 2012 10:12 AM
2012 Beef Producer Bus Tour Planned
Joe Sellers et al.

A three-day, three-state beef production bus tour is planned for July 16-18. Joe Sellers, ISU Extension and Outreach beef specialist, is working with agribusinesses to plan and host the trip through southern Iowa, northern Missouri and southern Illinois.

May 2, 2012 02:34 PM
Yard and Garden: Rose Diseases and Pests
Richard Jauron et al.

Proper care of roses from planting through pruning will show them off to their best advantage. To confront insect and disease problems in roses, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulture specialists say to correctly identify the pest and use appropriate control measures. 

May 1, 2012 12:55 PM
Greenhorn Grazing Series Begins 2012 Season
Joe Sellers et al.

Beef producers interested in learning how to optimize forage and livestock production while conserving natural resources will want to consider attending the popular southern Iowa Greenhorn Grazing series. The first session will be held May 24.

May 1, 2012 11:41 AM
Iowa State Will Be on Display at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival This Summer
Christopher Weishaar

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will participate in the 2012 Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C., this summer.

May 1, 2012 09:34 AM
ISU Extension and Outreach Offers Home Buyer Education Online
Mary M. Weinand et al.

USDA Rural Development and other lending agencies require first-time homebuyers to complete education from a certified provider to qualify for the agency’s rural housing loans. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers an online course, A Place of Your Own, to meet this need.

May 1, 2012 08:54 AM
Science of Parenting: After Divorce
Donna Donald et al.

How parents handle their divorce affects how well their children will adapt to life with mom and life with dad. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach examines what parents can do to help their children live through divorce.

April 30, 2012 11:10 AM
Iowa 4-H Center Provides Immersion in Wellness to Campers
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.

April 30, 2012 10:53 AM
Mini-grants to Create Collaborations between 11 County Master Gardener and 4-H Programs
Chris Gleason et al.

The National 4-H Council and the Walmart Foundation are supporting 4-H Healthy Living programs across the country through Walmart Foundation Healthy Living Youth Voice, Youth Choice grants. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has received one of the 15 state grants and is using a portion of the money to provide mini-grants to Master Gardeners and 4-H youth to develop partnerships at the county level.

April 27, 2012 09:27 AM
Fuzzy Brown Moths Abundant in Iowa
Laura Jesse et al.

Great numbers of fuzzy brown moths made an appearance in Iowa this week, with many specimens and photos submitted to the insect diagnostic clinic. Affectionately referred to as FBMs by entomologists, they are a nuisance, but they will not cause damage to plants.

April 26, 2012 01:12 PM
Create Edible Landscaping with May 3 Eco Family Conference
Kristi Cooper et al.

Learn how to emulate nature with permaculture during the May 3 Virtual Eco Family Conference taught by Fred Meyer, chair and executive director of Backyard Abundance. Meyer will teach about the principles of permaculture and how to mimic nature to produce food in small spaces.

April 26, 2012 09:20 AM
Yard and Garden: Melons
Richard Jauron et al.

Gardeners selecting and planting warm-season crops may include hills of watermelon and muskmelon along with rows of produce. Iowa State University Extension horticulture specialists offer planting tips and describe muskmelon and watermelon variety choices for Iowa.

April 26, 2012 08:45 AM
Growing Strong Families Earns Iowa Family Support Credential
Kim Brantner et al.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is growing strong families in southern Iowa, and now has the credential to prove it. The Growing Strong Families Program has earned the Iowa Family Support Credential from the Iowa Department of Management and Public Health. The program is a comprehensive family experience for expectant parents as well as parents and caregivers of children from birth through age 5.

April 25, 2012 03:38 PM
Buena Vista, Lee and Van Buren Counties Add History to 4-H Blog
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Buena Vista, Lee and Van Buren counties have added their 4-H history to Iowa 4-H History by County, a blog detailing the history of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development. Information also is available about Iowa 4-H legend C.J. Gauger and National 4-H Conference.

April 24, 2012 04:14 PM
Control Snakes on a Home Property
Rebecca Christoffel et al.

Warm spring weather brings out many critters, including some that homeowners may not like to see in their yards — snakes. While there is no 100-percent effective snake deterrent, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has tips on making a home landscape as “snake-free” as possible.

April 23, 2012 03:32 PM
Extension Watershed Specialist Participates in White House Roundtable
Chad Ingels et al.

Chad Ingels, a watershed specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, helps farmers organize and secure funding for watershed groups. He also provides technical expertise and education on agronomic practices and environmental performance measures the farmers want to implement. What he doesn’t do is tell them what to do.

April 23, 2012 03:05 PM
New Swine ID Tags Now Available
James McKean et al.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has developed a new plastic version as a replacement for metal swine identification tags. The tags are available from Iowa practicing veterinarians and are considered official ID for both intrastate and interstate transport of swine.

April 23, 2012 01:27 PM
Update for Veterinarians Program Is May 30
Joe Sellers et al.

The 19th annual “Update for Veterinarians” will focus on topics of specific interest to beef practitioners. Register now for the  May 30 workshop at the ISU McNay Research Farm near Chariton.

April 19, 2012 01:46 PM
4-H Camps to Participate in ACA Explore 30 Program
Abbie Parker et al.

During the long summer months, youth can experience summer learning loss. The Iowa 4-H Center will participate in the American Camp Association (ACA) Explore 30 camp reading program to diminish the effects of learning loss on campers.

April 19, 2012 11:51 AM
Yard and Garden: Planting Trees
Richard Jauron et al.

There are many reasons to plant a tree besides to celebrate Arbor Day on April 27 — trees conserve energy, bring beauty to the yard, attract birds and help clean the air, to name just a few. This week Iowa State University Extension horticulture specialists share proper tree planting techniques.

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