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Emeral Ash Borer Bark Peel Seminar
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
Sign up today to attend the Emeral Ash Borer Bark Peel Seminar in Le Mars and Sheldon. This seminar will be held on May 20, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in Le Mars and 2:00 p.m. in Sheldon. The purpose of this seminar is to assist in the detection of the emerald ash borer damage, management, and reporting.

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

Joel DeJong-Crops Field Specialist
Phone: 712-546-7835
Fax: 712-546-7837
Email: jldejong@iastate.edu

Beth Doran-Beef Field Specialist
Phone: 712-737-4230
Fax: 712-737-3590
Email: doranb@iastate.edu

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

Dave Stender-Swine Field Specialist
Phone: 712-225-6196
Fax: 712-225-3173
Email: dstender@iastate.edu

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