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Health Newsletter
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Start slowly and make it a habit. Drastic changes can be a recipe for failure; small changes can make a big difference, if they last.

Ag Decision Maker
(Posted on 3/24/2008)
The latest on all of your farming needs and updates for the farming community.

Field Corn

Flex Leasing for Cash Rent
(Posted on 3/24/2008)
Fluctuating markets and uncertain yields make it difficult to arrive at a fair cash rental rate in advance of each crop year.

Iowa State University Hortline
(Posted on 3/24/2008)
Iowa State University offers you answers for your gardening and eniviromental problems.

Group Discussion

2008 ISU Extension Current News
(Posted on 3/24/2008)
Current ISU News and Updates

Answer Line

AnswerLine for all of your needs!
(Posted on 3/24/2008)
Have Questions relating to your home or family? Call or visit the Answer Line on-line by clicking on the link below!

150th Anniversary

Iowa State University's 150th Celebration
(Posted on 3/24/2008)
County Extension groups across Iowa are joining together to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Iowa State University beginning in April 2007.

Grain Quality Initiative

Paul Kassel's Crop Bulletins
(Posted on 3/24/2008)
Paul Kassel's latest updates on Crop issues.

Fruits

Gardening Tips
(Posted on 3/24/2008)
Gardening in the Zone

The Iowa Horticulturist
(Posted on 3/24/2008)
The Iowa Horticulturist is now on line for everyone's enjoyment!

native grasses

2008 Custom Rate Sheet
(Posted on 3/24/2008)
2008 Custom Rate Sheet

Cows in a pasture

Field and Feedlot
(Posted on 1/29/2008)
Field & Feedlot- a monthly newsletter to help with all of your Livestock questions and updates.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowa State University Hosts 2008 Biobased Industry Outlook Conference
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
Sept. 7-9 event will showcase crops, cropping systems and equipment at the new ISU Century Farm.
NatureMapping Program Offered in Johnson County
(Posted on 5/1/2008)
The NatureMapping program provides hands-on environmental education to help volunteers inventory the state’s plants and wildlife.
NatureMapping Workshop Offered in Scott County
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
The NatureMapping Program provides hands-on environmental education that helps keep common wildlife common.
New Trapping Procedure for Emerald Ash Borer Announced
(Posted on 4/28/2008)
Emerald ash borer researchers have developed a new purple trap that will be used in Iowa and in 45 other states throughout the country.
Midwest Composting Course Offered in Iowa
(Posted on 4/24/2008)
The school focuses on a combination of hands-on training, lecture and discussion, facility operator panel discussions and problem solving.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.
Agritourism Producers Encouraged to Register Operations on Visit Iowa Farms Web Site
(Posted on 4/17/2008)
Agritourism producers are encouraged to list their agritourism operations on a central Web site hosted by Iowa State University Extension, www.visitiowafarms.org.

Staff

Robert Behnkendorf-Palo Alto County & Kossuth County Director
Phone: 712-852-2865
Fax: 712-852-3175
Email: bbehnk@iastate.edu

Kris Kohl-Agricultural Engineering Field Specialist
Phone: 712-732-5056
Fax: 712-732-5006
Email: kkohl1@iastate.edu

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