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County News

Crop Scouting Cards Now Available

May 22, 2012

Farmers and crop scouts can identify and keep track of soybean and corn field problems throughout the season by using a new series of field crop scouting cards. The cards were produced by the Iowa State University (ISU) Integrated Pest Management program with support from the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA).

Test Your Pressure Canner

May 22, 2012

Canning season will soon be here and Washington County Extension is offering testing of dial gauge pressure canners. Pressure canners with a dial-type pressure gauge should be tested each year for accuracy. Canner lids will be tested from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on June 4 and June 18. Lids may be dropped off at the Extension Office prior to those dates and picked up after testing or you may wait while they are tested. There will be no charge for canners tested on these two dates.

Preserve the Taste of Summer Workshops Planned

May 21, 2012

What plans have you made for preserving the bountiful fruits and vegetables from the garden? Now is the time to learn more about food preservation so that you are ready to “put it up.” Consider“Preserve the Taste of Summer”, an online and hands-on course that covers food preservation and food safety basics, canning, freezing, dehydrating, and jam and pickle making.

Greenhorn Grazing Series Begins 2012 Season

May 16, 2012

Beef producers interested in learning how to optimize forage and livestock production while conserving natural resources will want to consider attending the popular southern Iowa Greenhorn Grazing series. Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach beef program specialist Byron Leu is organizing this series, which consists of five ½ day sessions set for June through October.

Help Kids Have Safe Summer Fun on Bicycles

May 14, 2012

When the great outdoors beckons on warm summer days, kids are apt to pull on a t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops and jump on their bikes. But before the kids head out the door, parents should review the safety rules, says Kristi Cooper, a family life program specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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Growing Strong Families Since 1999

Parents are their children’s first and most influential teachers. That’s why Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has been educating parents and supporting families in southern Iowa through the Growing Strong Families program since 1999.