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County News

Recent Hay Prices in Iowa

April 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

Private Pesticide Training Rescheduled

February 20, 2013

Private Pesticide Training in Taylor County has been postponed from Thursday, February 20 to Monday, March 11.

Forstseeding Pastures in Spring

February 6, 2013

Dry conditions during much of 2012 and overgrazing late into the fall have damaged many Iowa pastures. Pastures with bare areas and thin sod cover will be less productive and more susceptible to weed encroachment. Fostseeding is the broadcasting of forage seed on existing pasture in late winder, with the goal of freeze-thaw cycles shallowly covering the seed. Learn more about other suggestions concerning fertility and grazing management.

Words on Wellness

November 26, 2012

A new newsletter, 'Words on Wellness,' is now available each month. Take a look at all the great information on healthy options.

Foodservice Food Safety Training

November 7, 2012

Safe Food training class, designed to provide basic food safety and sanitation informations, is scheduled for November 28 at Taylor County Extension.

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Mad Scientist Day Camp is one way ISU Extension and Outreach gets youth excited about science, technology, engineering and math as they build STEM skills.