West Pottawattamie County News
$30 Servers 8 a Healthy Holiday Dinner (Posted on 11/17/2009)
Thanksgiving is just a couple weeks away and for many of us that means lots of great food. But it doesn’t have to mean a lot of calories, extra weight, and an empty wallet. Last weekend we figured out a traditional menu that will serve 8 people a healthy meal for $30. 4-State Beef Conference (Posted on 11/17/2009)
The 4-State Beef Conference is designed to provide beef cattle interests in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska a regular update on current cow-calf and stocker topics. The conference is a forum of specialists from four of the nation's leading beef cattle land grant universities. 
Christmas Trees: (Posted on 11/17/2009)
For many families, picking out their traditional REAL Christmas Tree at an Iowa choose and harvest farm, has become an annual event. Getting the family together revolves around warm peaceful traditions that sometimes date back generations. 
Bagworm (Posted on 11/17/2009)
The bagworm is an occasional pest on evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs in southern Iowa. We have a packet prepared in our office that can be picked up and help you in addressing your concerns with bagworms. 
Carbon Monoxide Safety Issues (Posted on 11/17/2009)
With the rising energy costs and trying to save money, many have went to extra measures to seal up the home. That combined with the cooler temperatures forcing people to spend more time inside the home greatly increases the chances of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Click on the picture for more details 
Handling Holidays if you're Grieving (Posted on 11/16/2009)
The holiday season, with the emphasis on joy and festivities, can be a difficult time for those struggling with terminal illness, or grieving a diagnosis, death or divorce. 
4-H Beef Weigh In December 19 (Posted on 11/9/2009)
4-H'ers wishing to show Market Beef at Westfair, Ak-Sar-Ben, or the Iowa State Fair need to attend the weigh in on December 19th from 8-11 a.m. 
Advances in Precision Agriculture Expo (Posted on 11/2/2009)
– Advances in Precision Agriculture Expo
ISU Extension staffers demonstrated some of the latest technologies in crop production at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm at Crawfordsville. 
FSQA Dates (Posted on 11/2/2009)
The Food, Safety, Quality, Assurance dates have been set for members to be certified. Members showing/selling beef, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, dairy, and/or goats must be FSQA certified. 
ISU Extension's Growing Green garden calendar. (Posted on 10/26/2009)
Learn about earth-friendly gardening all year long with ISU Extension's Growing Green garden calendar. Also get details on "green" topics like compost, rain collection, beekeeping and houseplants.
Soybean Quality Issues in 2009 (Posted on 10/26/2009)
After a warm period in early September, crop maturity was slowed by rain, and in some areas snow. The state experienced a hard freeze on Oct. 10 and 11. Despite the overall cool growing season, the USDA October Iowa yield estimate was the highest on record. As often happens with high grain yields, quality issues are surfacing.
Soybean Drying Advice (Posted on 10/26/2009)
The wet conditions are leading to lots of calls about harvesting and storing and drying wet beans. Charlie Hurburgh has been on the radio with the following information 
Iowa Beef Center Announces Summer Feedlot Conference (Posted on 4/10/2009)
AMES, Iowa -- The livestock industry has seen dramatic changes in a tumultuous climate, but an upcoming conference will help feedlot producers learn how to handle both external and internal challenges they are facing in today’s world 
Eat to Compete (Posted on 4/8/2009)
Coaches for teen athletes need to know the most up-to-date information about nutrition and performance. This two day workshop provides timely nutrition for the teen athlete. Coach license renewal credit and graduate credit are available for participants. 
Family Child Care Provider training scheduled in Red Oak and (Posted on 3/18/2009)
Family Child Care providers interested in learning how to assess the quality of their child care. In this four session series providers will have a chance to talk and share with other family child care providers, will begin a self-assessment of their care, with participate in an observation of a local family child care home and will gain practice in using the new Family Child Care Quality Rating Scale (FCCERS). 
Six “Smart Ways” to Raise Veggie Eating Kids! (Posted on 3/5/2009)
Believe it or not, it is possible to raise kids who enjoy eating a wide variety of vegetables.
Discover the secrets of what to do and one big tip on what not to do to raise veggie eating kids. 
2009 ACRE Program Insights (Posted on 2/25/2009)
NEW FEBRUARY, 2009 - SURE & ACRE Updates, by Dr. Steve Johnson, Iowa State University Extension Farm Managment Field Specialist, Related Training Material and 2008 Farm Program Policy Brief 
Find the most current Newsletters out there! (Posted on 6/5/2008)
ISU Extension Connection is the Connection for informational newsletters throughtout our state. Check it out, there is something for everyone! Check out what you didn't know until now. Just click on the picture of the newsletter and read for hours. 
Wind Energy Production (Posted on 6/5/2008)
Wind farming presents numerous legal issues that landowners must consider carefully before entering into an agreement with a wind development company. 
Hay Market News (Posted on 6/5/2008)
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. 
2008 Iowa Crop Performance Test -- Soybeans (Posted on 5/12/2008)
The Iowa Crop performance Test - Soybeans, is conducted each year to provide information farmers need to select the best varieties or brands for their production conditions. 
Child Care Resources (Posted on 11/28/2007)
Child Care Resource & Referral of Southwest Iowa (CCR&R) is a non-profit organization that helps people who care for and about children. CCR&R provides referrals, resources, education and advocacy to help meet your community’s need for affordable and accessible child care. We charge a small registration fee for some classes. All other services are free.
Because your needs are unique, we tailor our services to your specific needs rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. We provide guidance by phone, in person, on the internet and in other ways. We offer the following services: 
Marsville 2007 and beyond (Posted on 2/8/2007)
This is it. You could be one of the first astronauts traveling to Mars or in an important support role building systems or managing their flight from Mission Control. On the other side of this page is a link to a lot more information on what we know about Mars. Just click on the image to the side or the blue text above and you are off to discover a new frontier. 
Iowa State Unviersity Web Site (Posted on 12/28/2006)
Iowa State University Extension Website is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and it is at your fingertips. 
Iowa Concern Hotline (Posted on 12/28/2006)
Iowa Concern is a program of Iowa State University for confidential assistance and referral for stress, legal questions and financial concerns. 
Answer Line (Posted on 12/28/2006)
Families Extension Answer ine is aprogram of Iowa State Univesity Extension, providing information and resources for Iowa Consumers with home and family questions. 
Attitude Is Key to Enjoying Life (Posted on 12/1/2006)
Times are tough for many Iowa families, yet other families are doing OK. Could this just be one of those mysteries of life? 
Ready Set Know Program (Posted on 9/2/2005)
Ready Set Know is a self protection program for children to Prevent Sexual Abuse. 
CORN STAND ASSESSMENT TOOLS (Posted on 5/12/2005)
Need to check on corn planted around April 15-18, 2005. Issues on hoeing, harrowing and deep sidewall compaction. DOWNLOAD ADOBE READER 7.0 (Posted on 2/25/2005)
Some pages on this web site are in .PDF format and are inaccessible without Adobe Reader. 
Crop, Marketing Insurance and Weather (Posted on 10/4/2004)
NEW! APRIL 23, 2007 - "Using Put Options to Manage Crop Price Risk" presentation featuring Steve Johnson, ISU Extension Farm & Ag Business Management Field Specialist. Past presentations from ISU and Extension, including Elwynn Taylor on weather, also on this page.
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