Wayne County News
The 2009 Bio eConference—“Growing the Bioeconomy: Solutions for Sustainability” (Posted on 11/17/2009)
The Biobased Industry Outlook Conferences provide a great opportunity for media representatives to cover a growing industry in the Midwest and the nation. Experts, government representatives, venture capitalists, and others will be presenting breakthroughs in the bioeconomy during the one-day event. “Turkey Talk” (Posted on 11/2/2009)
Turkey is often a favorite main dish when friends and family gather for holiday meals.
Families Can Build Strengths, Cope with Stress during Tough Times (Posted on 10/18/2009)
Stress can pull family members apart just when they need each other the most. Donna K. Donald, family life program specialists offers ideas to strengthen families during these tough times of layoffs, state budget cuts and the overall economic uncertainty.
The First Frost of Autumn Questions (Posted on 10/5/2009)
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; and
now that we've had frost, should I harvest the
last alfalfa cutting?
When Things Don’t Go Well, Help Your Child Succeed (Posted on 9/25/2009)
It’s natural for parents to try to soften the blow for their children when things don’t go well. But parents can help children view failures and setbacks as learning experiences. Donna K. Donald, family life program specialists suggests parents affirm feelings, listen carefully, and then encourage the child to try again.
Changes Mean Endings and New Beginnings (Posted on 7/30/2009)
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.
2009 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey (Posted on 3/13/2009)
Just Released...2009 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey. The newly revised edition of the Custom Rate Survey has just been released.
This is one of the most popular ISU extension publications for Iowa farmers, land owners, custom operators and farm managers.
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