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2012 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference : Brighten Your World
April 10, 2012

Make plans now to attend the 2012 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference June 26-28.  Learn hands on experience, meet new friends, and be a part of a team. 

Cold Injury to Alfalfa and Other Forage Crops
April 10, 2012

Alfalfa fields are growing well across most of Iowa. The next few nights have frost or freeze warnings out, with predictions of night temperatures as low as the low 20’s F. Low temperatures, whether visible frost is present or not, may affect the growth of both established forage plants, as well as newly emerged seedlings.

Advanced Swine Reproduction in Le Mars
May 21, 2012

Join Tim Safranski, Swine Specialist at the University of Missouri leading a discussion on advanced swine reproduction management practices along with Duane Reese, Nebraska Swine Extension Specialist and Dave Stender, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension Swine Field Specialist. The seminar is June 13 at the ISU Extension and Outreach Plymouth County office, 251 12th St. SE, Le Mars, Iowa. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m. with the program starting at 9:30 a.m., adjourning at 3:30 p.m.

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.

Mid to Late April 2012 Hay Price Update
April 30, 2012

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 chose

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?

Flavors of Northwest Iowa
April 13, 2012

WE LOVE LOCAL FOOD.  It's true. We love it.  The fresher it is, the better it tastes.  But we love more than just the flavor...

Mad Scientist Day Camp
April 13, 2012

Where can 3rd – 5th graders extract DNA from a banana, test bubble solutions, create polymers, and harness the power of the wind all in one day? At the “Mad Scientist Day Camp” on June 14, 2012 sponsored by Plymouth County 4-H and Floyd Valley Hospital. 

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.

FSQA Training
February 6, 2012

FSQA is a statewide program that all livestock exhibitors (except dog, horse, cat, or pet) are required to be certified in.

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.

Barn Quilts of Plymouth County
May 2, 2008

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.

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