County News

Parents Can Help Preteens with Abduction Concerns
May 22, 2013

Parents naturally are concerned for their children’s safety, particularly when there is news of a child abduction that happens close to home. Finding the balance between emotions and the “teachable moment” as parents talk to their children is important, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialist says.

Yard and Garden: Selecting Fruit Varieties
May 20, 2013

What fruit varieties will perform well in Iowa? Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about selecting plum, pear, cherry and peach varieties. To have additional questions answered, contact Hortline at hortline@iastate.edu or 515-294-3108.

Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County
May 16, 2013

The Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County committee are proud to share their progress throughout Pocahontas County. Enjoy your driving tour!

Quality Machine of Iowa Featured in CIRAS News
May 14, 2013

Quality Machine of Iowa Inc. is featured in the spring issue of CIRAS News, the newsletter of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Center for Industrial Research and Service. QMI has been working with CIRAS since 2010 to incorporate lean manufacturing principles and to expand the company’s customer base.

Farming Practices to Minimize ill Effects on Bees and Other Pollinators
May 14, 2013

Farmers being observant with seed treatments at planting and pesticide applications during the growing season could minimize ill effects on bee populations, according to Iowa State University entomologists.

2013 Pocahontas County Fairbook
May 10, 2013

Are you thinking about projects for the Pocahontas County Fair? Now you can find the rules and guidelines in the 2013 Pocahontas County Fairbook!

Iowa Youth Can Unmask Opportunities at the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference This Summer
May 8, 2013

Every June, more than 1,000 teenagers converge on the Iowa State University campus for three days full of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet and community service activities. The 2013 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, titled Unmask Your Opportunities, will begin June 25 and continue through June 27.

Webinar: Provide Positive Sports Experiences for Kids
May 8, 2013

Whether children’s experience of sports is good or bad depends in part on their parents’ involvement and attitude. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is sponsoring an interactive webinar to help parents do their part to make sure their children’s experience with sports will be positive.

2013 Iowa Cash Rental Rates Survey Results Available
May 7, 2013

Results from the most recent survey of farmland rental rates conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach showed that the average estimated cash rent for corn and soybean land in the state for 2013 was $270 per acre, an increase of $18 per acre or 7 percent from last year.

Science of Parenting: All about Mothers
May 3, 2013

Mom, mommy, mother, mum — a mother by any other name is still a mother. During May, family life specialists Donna Donald and Lori Hayungs talk about what mothers mean to their children in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Field & Feedlot Newsletter
May 3, 2013

The Field & Feedlot Newsletter- is a monthly newsletter to help with of your Crop, Livestock, and Farm Management questions and updates.

Babysitting Class
May 2, 2013

Pocahontas County Extension and Outreach will offer a babysitting class for 5th and 6th grade students.  The Babysitting class will be held on May 21 and 23 in the Lunchroom at the Pocahontas Area Community Elementary School from 3:30-4:45.

Mid- to Late- April, 2013 Hay Price Update
May 1, 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.  Auctions were chosen to reflect prices across Iowa. Other nearby auctions may exist. No endorsement of the listed auctions is intended.

4-H Project Hot Sheets
April 30, 2013

There is a 4-H project for everyone! Projects are fun to do alone and with your friends. To begin your 4-H adventure, start looking at the many project areas that 4-H has to offer.

A New Look for Ag Decision Maker Website
April 15, 2013

Ag Decision Maker, one of the most visited Iowa State University Extension and Outreach websites, has a new look. The decision-oriented agricultural business website now showcases new and emerging issues within farm management.

Learn How to Grow Strawberries with ISU Extension and Outreach Publication
April 11, 2013

Gardeners can learn how to grow strawberries throughout the state with Growing Strawberries in the Home Garden (PM 717), an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach publication.

New FDA Produce Safety Rule Exemptions
April 11, 2013

The Food Safety Modernization Act signed into law in January 2011 addressed improvements needed to the U.S. food supply. One proposed section to the law addresses the safety of fresh produce by defining new produce standards for foods often consumed in raw form.

Sustainable Agriculture Organization the Focus of Iowa Learning Farm's April Webinar
April 11, 2013

Andy Larson, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialist in small farm sustainability is the April 17 presenter for the Iowa Learning Farms' monthly webinar. Larson’s presentation will explore grantsmanship with Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education organization.

New Spreadsheet Helps Producers Make Better Decisions
April 11, 2013

A new spreadsheet that can help pork producers and seedstock suppliers make better decisions is now available from the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University.

ISU Extension & Outreach Region 6 Summer 4-H Design Camps
April 10, 2013

A unique set of Summer 2013 design camps are coming to the ISU Extension and Outreach Region 6 counties in a partnership with the Iowa State University College of Design. 

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