County News

Practice Good Leftover Food Safety
April 5, 2013

April means the beginning of spring and warmer temperatures.  And to some it means the beginning of spring/summer parties which can mean leftover food.   Check this article out to learn about the myths about food safety and how long you should keep leftovers.

Just in Time Pareting Newsletter
April 5, 2013

Do you wonder why you child bites or have questions about your baby?  The eXtension Just in Time Parenting Newsletter can help you answer many frequently asked questions through researched based information. 

Cattle Producers Question IDNR Staff at Forum
April 5, 2013

Primghar, Iowa- Producer interest was keen March 19 at a recent cattle and environment forum in Primghar. Tables were lined as over 100 cattle feeders from a nine-county area questioned representatives from Field Office 3 of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) about environmental regulations for cattle feedlots. The forum was sponsored by the O’Brien County Cattlemen’s Association and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach.

Mid to Late March 2013 Hay Price Update
April 5, 2013

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.

April 2013 4-H Newsletter
March 29, 2013

Check out the April 2013 newsletter!

Evaluate Forage Stands for Winter Injury
March 15, 2013

Now is the time you might be evaluating your forage crops for winter injury. ISU Extension Forage Specialist Stephen Barnhart explains what you can do this spring with winter injury forages.  

4-H Sheep/Meat Goat Weigh-In April 20
February 26, 2013

As you begin to select your sheep and meat goat projects, be sure to put the sheep/meat goat weigh-in date on your calendar! The weigh-in will take place Saturday, April 20 at the fairgrounds.

2013 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
February 25, 2013

The 2013 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey was just released.  For more information click here.

2012 ISU Farm Research Results
February 22, 2013

Check out the results from the 2012 ISU Farm Research Farm Results.

2012 ISU Farm Research Results

100 Day Wellness Challenge – Join in today!
January 9, 2013

Recent statistics tell us the U.S. ranks 42ind in life expectancy and as a state, Iowa came in at 20th place in the 2012 America's Health Rankings this year. Live Healthy Iowa – 10 Week Wellness Challenge combined with Governor Bandstand’s, Iowa Healthiest State Initiative can turn those statistics around. Register today for Live Healthy Iowa!

2012-2013 Private Pesticide Recertification
December 18, 2012

Locations are announced for private pesticide applicators to receive their continuing educational credits.   Please contact the corresponding extension office to sign up for the continuing education class. The fee to attend this educational option is $20 to ISU Extension. 

Four Elected to Plymouth County Extension Council
November 14, 2012

Four Plymouth County residents were elected to the Plymouth County Extension Council in the Nov. 6 general election. They are Brad Harvey of Akron, Cindy Klemme of Akron, Pat Lehner of Le Mars and Alex Popken of Orange City. 

Six Candidates on November 6th Ballot for Extension Council.
October 26, 2012

Voters will have the opportunity to elect four members of the Plymouth County Extension Council from a slate of six candidates at the Nov. 6 general election.

 “The council members elected this year will be involved in bringing educational opportunities to Plymouth County for the next four years,” Carol Schneider, County Program Coordinator said. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Plymouth County educational programming is a cooperative effort involving local citizens, Iowa State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Pro-Ag Fall 2012 Outlook Forum
October 11, 2012

The Pro Ag Outlook Forum for 2012 was held Tuesday, November 6th.  Key information was discussed during this post-harvest period. Slideshows are available from our presentors.   

Lawn Mower Raffle is a Success!
May 16, 2012

The Plymouth County 4-H fundraising raffle for a D100 Series John Deere riding lawnmower concluded today at ICON Ag & Turf as Adam Timmerman, General Manager, drew the winning ticket.  “Kevin Meysenberg of Norfolk, Nebraska had the winning ticket in this morning’s drawing.”    Grant Clever Clovers 4-H club members, Ote and Kara Albrecht sold the winning to Meysenberg, their uncle. 

Farmland rental rates show continued strength in 2012
May 3, 2012

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.

The Science of Parenting
April 16, 2012

Tame the Tiger Within!  Temper tantrums got you on the run from your little tiger?  Need a few tips to tame the temper?

2011 ISU FARM Research Project Results
February 8, 2012

The results are in!! The 2011 ISU Farm Research Project Results have been collected from 39 farmers-cooperatives conducting over 90 research trials.

Keeping Home Records: What to Discard
December 12, 2011

It is that time of year, when you store last year’s records and then begin to wonder, how long do I have to keep old records, right? This guide will help households determine which records you should keep and which records you can get rid of. Source: C

Iowa 4-H Foundation Cookbooks for Sale
April 30, 2010

Successful Farming magazine along with Meredith Company has released a fantastic cookbook in celebration of the 66th anniversary of the Iowa 4-H Foundation.

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