Yard and Garden Information

Local News

Watch Now for Tents on Trees
(Posted on 5/9/2008)
Caterpillars emerge in late April and early May from eggs that were laid on small twigs last summer by the female moths.

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Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
The Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County committee are proud to share their progress throughout Pocahontas County. Enjoy your driving tour!

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2008 Pocahontas County Fairbook Web Version
(Posted on 4/24/2008)
The 2008 Pocahontas County Fairbook is ready for your viewing. We hope that all 4-H/FFA members and families will have an exciting time preparing for the 2008 Pocahontas County Fair! Your hard copy of the fairbook will be arriving soon in your mail!

Staff

Eldon Everhart-ISU Extension Commercial Horticulture Field Specialist
Phone: 712-755-3104
Fax: 712-755-7112
Email: everhart@iastate.edu

Jerry Weiss-ISU Extension Swine Field Specialist
Phone: 712-335-3103
Fax: 712-335-3104
Email: weissj@iastate.edu

News From Iowa State University Extension

ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of May 12
(Posted on 5/12/2008)
Listen to interviews about corn planting progress, high grain costs and livestock producers, Iowa’s racial and ethnic makeup, and more.
Squinnies, Grinnies and Gophers—Oh, My!
(Posted on 5/12/2008)
ISU Extension Wildlife Specialist Jim Pease always has scientific observations and helpful suggestions. Ground squirrels, chipmunks and ground hogs are interesting but can be a nuisance in some locations.
Make ONE CALL Before you Dig
(Posted on 5/12/2008)
Flags marking buried utility linesThis phone call may be the easiest, least expensive and most important part of your planting or home improvement project
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of May 5
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Listen to interviews about patience during planting season, La niña and corn and soybean yield, farm sector prosperity and the rural economy, and more.

Resources from ISU Extension