Plymouth County Annual ISU Extension Crop Production Clinic
(Posted on 2/9/2010)
Plymouth County Extension will be holding the annual Crop Production Clinic on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the Primebank - Lower Level from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The 2010 Crop Production Clinic will feature Dr. Alison Robertson, Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology from Iowa State University. Other speakers for the day will be Kris Kohl, Extension Ag Engineer, Ron Hook, Extension Farm Management Field Specialist, and Joel DeJong, Extension Field Agronomist.

2010 Annie's Project
(Posted on 2/9/2010)
Annie’s Project is a comprehensive educational program and support network designed to empower farm women to be better business people.

Basics of Floral Design Horticulture Workshop
(Posted on 2/9/2010)
Do you wish you knew more about making basic floral designs using the annuals and perennials in your garden? If you are interested in learning the elements of floral design you should enroll now in this four session class on the "Basics of Floral Design".

ServSafe Food Service Training
(Posted on 1/12/2010)
Iowa State University Extension- Plymouth County is sponsoring a food safety training seminar for food service professionals February 16 at the Plymouth County ISU Extension Office in the lower level of the Le Mars Convention Center.

Commercial Manure Applicator Training Re-Show Scheduled
(Posted on 12/16/2009)
Commercial manure applicators should plan to attend the Commercial Manure the re-show scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 from 1:00 p.m- 4:00 p.m. at the Plymouth County Extension Office at their new location in the lower level of the Le Mars Convention Center at 251 12th St. SE. in Le Mars.

Private Pesticide Recertification Dates Set for 2009-2010
(Posted on 12/15/2009)
Dates for the 2009-2010 Private Pesticide Recertification have been set. Included are a list of each county in Northwest Iowa.

Mid to Late September- 2009 Hay Price Update
(Posted on 10/1/2009)
These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Much of the price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News. Personal contacts of local Iowa hay auctions secured price information for these market outlets. Auctions were chosen to reflect prices across Iowa. Other nearby auctions may exist. No endorsement of the listed auctions is intended.

Plymouth County 4-H'ers Participate in the Le Mars Chalk Art Festival
(Posted on 9/22/2009)
The Plymouth County 4-H Council and the America Bells 4-H Club took part in the Le Mars Chalk Art Festival held on September 18-19.

2010 Garden Calendars Are Here!!
(Posted on 9/21/2009)
The 2010 Iowa State University Garden Calendars have arrived. The theme of this year's calendar is Growing Green. This 12-month calendar features beautiful photos, gardening tips, and horticulture ideas for any type of gardener.

Weaning Management Meeting Available Online
(Posted on 9/21/2009)
The Iowa Beef Center is adding online meetings to the way it offers information. In addition to holding local meetings and statewide conferences, a new format – the online meeting – is being debuted this fall.

Norm and Ruth Barker Inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 9/10/2009)
Norm and Ruth Barker of Plymouth County were inducted into the 2009 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 23.

Iowa Beef Center Newsletter
(Posted on 9/1/2009)
Here is this month's newsletter from the Iowa Beef Center. The topic for the March issue was manure value, and IBC nutrient specialist Joe Lally wrote a piece on improving the value of your manure; he was also the featured staff member. Software specialist Garland Dahlke gave an overview of the Manure Nutrient Value Calculator that producers can access through the IBC Web site.

Plymouth County’s Caine Westergard Crowned 2009 Iowa State Fair Queen
(Posted on 8/20/2009)
Caine Westergard, 17, of Plymouth County was crowned the 2009 Iowa State Fair Queen on Saturday, August 15, by Gary VanAernam, president of the Fair Board. The ceremony took place on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi.

Tip of the Week
(Posted on 8/20/2009)
Extension Tip of the Week (TOW) is sent directly by e-mail. Tips are sent weekly covering a variety of subjects. To subscibe to Tip of the Week, send an e-mail to caroljo@iastate.edu with TOW in the subject line and we will add your name to the list.

State Officials Scouting NE Iowa for Emerald Ash Borer After Larva Found, Infestation Not Confirmed
(Posted on 6/4/2009)
ELKADER - Efforts to scout portions of northeast Iowa for the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) have intensified following the submission of an EAB larva to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The larva was reportedly from Clayton County, however no additional EAB larvae have been found and no signs of infestation have been spotted in the immediate area.

Laundry Tips
(Posted on 5/18/2009)
Washing clothes is one of the first skills to master when living on your own. Keeping clothes looking new and free of stains can also help with keeping spending low. Use these ISU Extension publications to learn new tips in cleaning clothes.

Help Kids Track Their Spending in Tough Times
(Posted on 4/13/2009)
Many moms and dads are keeping track of their spending as they try to make their money stretch in today’s economy. It’s a good practice for adults to acquire, but it’s also a good habit for children. Iowa State University Extension has a publication that can help.

Eat Smart by Smart Planning
(Posted on 1/22/2009)
Check out Extension's website about spending less and eating better. This website features meal planning, smart shopping, receipes and snacks, and many more tips.

Barn Quilts of Plymouth County
(Posted on 1/12/2009)
Looking to add a little character to your barn. Barn quilts are becoming the lastest barn craze in Plymouth County. The barn quilts not only add to your interest but also the interest of people driving by your barn.

Looking to Become a Master Gardener?
(Posted on 11/12/2008)
Do you want to become a master gardener? What defines a master gardener? If you are asking yourself some of these questions you should consider becoming a master gardener. The spring session for Master Gardeners is coming quickly. The local session begins January 2009.