Recent Iowa Hay Prices
(Posted on 5/29/2009)
Find out what the most recent hay prices have been paid at auction in the past weeks.

Plan Ahead for Home Canning This Summer
(Posted on 5/28/2009)
If you are thinking about joining the trend to can food this summer or you have been a long time home canner, now is the time to check your equipment and supplies. Proper equipment and updated methods are needed to have safe, high quality canned food.

4-H Rocks in Taylor County!
(Posted on 5/28/2009)
Find out more about 4-H! Did you know there were seven active clubs in Taylor County? You are already a member? All 4-H Recordkeeping Forms are available here!

Children Benefit from Time in Nature
(Posted on 5/27/2009)
Today’s children are not spending enough time each week in unstructured play outside. Donna Donald, Iowa State University Extension family life field specialist, says children will develop observation skills, reduce stress levels, increase attention span, and develop nurturing skills as they explore nature. She offers suggestions for adults to offer opportunities for children to spend time outdoors.

Keeping Your Marriage Strong in Stressful Times
(Posted on 5/6/2009)
Iowa State University research on strong marriages suggests that men and women truly can vary in the ways they handle highly stressful times. “Don’t give up on your spouse because he or she acts differently than you. Instead, look at the many ways that differences can strengthen your relationship,” says Donna K. Donald, Iowa State University Extension family life field specialist. “You can use the differences in your couple relationship to help you handle stressful times.”

Making Work Pay May Impact Your Tax Return
(Posted on 4/28/2009)
Making Work Pay is the new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provision that will result in less federal income tax withholding in your paycheck beginning in April. The added amount in your paycheck may result in tax return changes when you file for the 2009 and 2010 tax years.

Medicare Promotes Good Health Through Preventive Benefits
(Posted on 4/15/2009)
Over the past decade Medicare has gradually added several preventive and screening services to its list of benefits. "Unfortunately, many people on Medicare either don’t know they are entitled to these benefits or don’t use them," says Kris Gross from the Iowa Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP). Delaying or preventing disease is important for a healthy lifestyle and all Iowans on Medicare are encouraged to understand and use the preventive services Medicare offers.

Plan for Happy Traveling with Children
(Posted on 3/27/2009)
Car travel is part of life for most families. With a little planning, says Donna K. Donald, Iowa State University Extension family life field specialist, traveling with children can be a positive experience for everyone. Mrs. Donald offers suggestions for successful traveling with children.

Save Money and Eat Healthy with Spend Smart. Eat Smart.
(Posted on 1/16/2009)
Are you spending more and more on food and ending up with less and less? Does the thought of meal planning make your head spin? Do leftovers become mold-covered “science projects” cluttering your refrigerator? Barb Fuller, MA, RD, LD, ISU Extension Nutrition and Health Field Specialist announces a new program.