Taylor County News
Turkey Talk (Posted on 11/1/2009)
Cooking turkey for the holidays is a hot topic. Find out safe procedures to ensure a happy holiday meal. 
Families Can Build Strengths, Cope with Stress during Tough Times (Posted on 10/16/2009)
“Layoffs, state budget cuts and overall economic uncertainty can chip away at a family’s ability to cope. Just when they need each other’s support the most, stress may push family members apart,” says Mary L. Hughes, an Iowa State University Extension family life program specialist. Seasonal Forage Questions for Fall 2009 (Posted on 10/6/2009)
The first frost of the autumn generally brings a flurry of forage related questions. These questions usually center on three
general topics:
Toxic prussic acid potential and management of frosted sudangrass and sorghum sudangrass hybrids
Is frosted alfalfa toxic to grazing animals?
Now that we've had frost, should I harvest the
last alfalfa cutting? 
An Apple A Day (Posted on 9/28/2009)
Does an apple a day, keep the doctor away? A medium sized apple has less than a 100 calories and is a good source of antioxidants. According to Barb Fuller, ISU Nutrition and Health Program Specialist, apples are also a great source of fiber and are easy to store.
Changes Mean Endings and New Beginnings (Posted on 8/17/2009)
Major life change often triggers strong emotions and inner turmoil.. Donna Donald, Iowa State University Extension family life field specialist, says understanding the three phases of the transition process can help people deal with their reactions to a difficult change. 
Nasty Nine (Posted on 8/17/2009)
Have you been tempted to use well advertised financial solutions to pay a bill when you were in a tight spot? The total cost may surprise you! 
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! 
Ag Decision Maker (Posted on 4/2/2009)
Use Ag Decision Maker for making sound decisions in your agricultural finances, crops, and farm management. Producers Should Consider Spring Frost Seeding or Interseeding Pastures (Posted on 2/23/2009)
Producers, would you like to add to or improve forage in your existing pastures? You might want to consider using either the frost-seeding method in February and early March, or interseeding later in the Spring months. Find out more about these beneficial methods. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY - Staying Strong (Posted on 2/16/2009)
Concerned about your financial assets and the state of the economy? It’s easy to let your feelings of stress and uncertainty spill over, causing family tensions.
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. 
Recent Iowa Hay Prices (Posted on 8/15/2008)
Find out what the most recent hay prices have been paid at auction in the past weeks. 
Premier Research on Hoop Barns for Beef Production Begins at ISU (Posted on 7/18/2008)
For years, beef producers and environmental specialists have looked for economical ways to curb intensive runoff from feedlots. In addition, environmental regulations in high-rainfall areas, such as Iowa, are creating increased interest in new livestock production systems. As a result, specialists at Iowa State University (ISU) have begun research to quantify the environment in a bedded hoop barn used for finishing cattle, and to compare beef cattle performance in hoops to conventional open feedlots. eXtension Has the Answers For You (Posted on 2/12/2008)
Have you searched the Internet looking for reliable, research based information that is also credible? Look no further. ‘Time Out’ Isn’t Just for Football Teams — It Works for Kids, Too (Posted on 12/5/2007)
Football teams aren’t the only ones who can benefit from a “time out,” says Donna Donald, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension. Many parents use time outs to discipline their children. Time out can be a good way for both parents and children to cool off and prevent further misbehavior. Used properly, time out can be a learning opportunity, and that’s the true meaning of discipline.
Do Not Call List Registry (Posted on 1/12/2007)
Are you getting marketing calls at home that you don't want?Cell phone numbers have been added to the telemarketers list. There are a number of options that you can try to help curb those unwanted calls.Check out information on how to get off of both lists!!!
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