Commercial Ag Weed and Plant Disease Course Set for Nov. 18
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Plymouth County Extension Office will offer the Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management Continuing Instructional Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The prerecorded program will be shown at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension Pest Management and the Environment (PME) program.

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.

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.

Planning & Planting a Vegetable Garden
(Posted on 3/10/2009)
It has been a long cold winter and everyone seems to be ready for spring. Along with spring comes planting seeds that hopefully turn into flowering plants, vegetables, and grains. With the nations hard economic times more and more people will plant their own vegetable garden. Whether it is your first garden or you are a pro Iowa State University Extension has tips to help make gardening easier.

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.