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Fall Frost Issues
(Posted on 10/2/2008)
The first frost of fall often brings a flurry of questions about some frost and forage management. Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Country of Original Labeling
(Posted on 9/25/2008)
What does Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) mean to 4-H’ers and FFA members and what steps will you need to follow?
Premise ID
(Posted on 9/24/2008)
A national animal identification system is necessary to help protect American animal agriculture from disease threats. The ability to find potentially sick or exposed animals early in a disease outbreak is essential to controlling the outbreak quickly.
Corn Dry Down and Drying Costs
(Posted on 9/24/2008)
The University of Minnesota has an excellent website that looks at what the late maturing corn crop may do to moisture levels at harvest time this year.
Youth Learn About Farm Safety through Progressive Agriculture Safety Day
(Posted on 9/23/2008)
The Progressive Agriculture Safety Day was held on Saturday, September 20, at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The camp was held by the Washington County Extension Office, Washington FFA, Mid-Prairie FFA, Washington Hospital and Clinics, Washington Ambulance, Farmers Implement, and the Bows & Bullets 4-H Club.
Dialing for (Your) Dollars: Beware of Phone and Fax Fraud
(Posted on 9/23/2008)
The FDIC has a warning about crooks who call or e-mail consumers and pretend to be legitimate companies or government agencies wanting people to "verify" or "resubmit" (divulge) confidential information such as bank account or credit card numbers as well as Social Security numbers, passwords and personal identification numbers.
Local 4-H’er Uses 4-H Skills to Help Tornado Victims
(Posted on 9/10/2008)
When Elley Neuzil heard of the devastation, destruction, and heartache from the May tornado in Parkersburg, Iowa, she knew she wanted to help those affected. Neuzil, a Washington County 4-H’er, took the leadership skills she has gained through 4-H and organized a benefit auction to help those in Parkersburg.
Lease Meeting Handouts Available
(Posted on 9/3/2008)
With higher grain prices and increasing land values, farm leases are a point of concern for landowners and producers. Rental rates are being reviewed. Iowa State University Extension has held a number of lease meetings across the state to help people make well informed decisions. Handouts are available from the lease meetings.
Estimating Pre-Harvest Yields
(Posted on 8/27/2008)
The markets are reflecting a great deal of volatility as producers and grain dealers try to get a pre-harvest handle on yields in various areas of the Midwest. There are publications from Cooperative Extension that can assist you in estimating pre-harvest soybean yields and corn yields.
Pave the Way for 4-H!
(Posted on 8/20/2008)
You can help to pave the way for 4-H in Washington County! Take a trip down memory lane and purchase a brick to highlight your years in 4-H or maybe buy a brick to honor a loved family member or friend. Your brick can reflect the past, the present, or the future of 4-H.
Farmland Leasing Books Available
(Posted on 8/13/2008)
With farmland rental rates reaching record highs, leasing questions are on the top of producers and landowners minds. The 2008 Farmland Leasing booklets are now available at Washington County Extension for $10.00.
Clover Country CD Available
(Posted on 4/9/2008)
National 4-H Council has partnered with EMI Music to create "Clover Country: Songs from Famous 4-H Alumni"—the first-of-its-kind country music compilation CD featuring famous 4-H alumni.
Child Care Resource & Referral Trainings
(Posted on 3/13/2008)
Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) is a community–based agency available to providers in order to supply technical assistance and training opportunities for the purpose of maintaining and improving the quality of early care and education. To learn more click on the above link or Logo.
Join 4-H Today!
(Posted on 9/18/2007)
Now is a perfect time to enroll in 4-H! We have a club for all youth in grades K-12. We also have plenty of room for adult volunteers.
The ABC's of 4-H
(Posted on 9/11/2007)
Now is the perfect time of the year to join 4-H! Come see what it's all about...
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