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April 4, 2012 03:47 PM
Yard and Garden: Perennials
Richard Jauron et al.

Perennials can be grown in nearly any garden location – sunny, shady, wet, dry, border or background. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulture specialists recommend perennials to meet specifications of many gardeners.

April 4, 2012 12:28 PM
Iowa 4-H Horse Jamboree Winners Move on to Competitions in Colorado and Ohio
Mike Anderson et al.

Almost 200 Iowa 4-H'ers competed in the 13th annual Iowa Youth Horse Jamboree March 24 and 25 at Iowa State University. A portion of the winners will represent Iowa 4-H at the Denver Horse Classic and Ohio Youth Congress this fall and winter.

April 4, 2012 08:19 AM
Early Planted Acres May Lose Replant Insurance
William Edwards et al.

The Risk Management Agency (USDA) has some specific rules about early planted crops with regard to crop insurance coverage. For each insurable crop RMA has set an “early planting date.” Acres planted before these dates are no longer eligible for replant coverage payments should it be necessary to replant them.

April 4, 2012 08:04 AM
Dunn Is FEEL Training Facility Coordinator
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The Field Extension Education Laboratory  begins the 2012 growing and training session with a new activities coordinator. On March 1, Joshua (Josh) Dunn started as FEEL coordinator with the responsibility of coordinating demonstration plots and scheduling training events at the 43-acre Iowa State University Extension and Outreach facility.

April 3, 2012 01:13 PM
Ricochet Leader Training May 17 and 18
Annette Brown et al.

Adults interested in leading youth in the Ricochet: An Extreme Leadership Adventure program can sign up for training in May. Leaders may be trained in three curricula.

April 3, 2012 12:53 PM
4-H Center Hosts Spring Volunteer Day April 28
Abbie Parker et al.

Calling all volunteers. The Iowa 4-H Center is hosting a Spring Volunteer Day April 28 to spruce up the camping center and get it ready for another busy summer.

April 3, 2012 12:46 PM
Bridging the Gap Program Wraps Up First Year, Plans for Second Year
Margaret Smith et al.

In May 2011, Iowa farm women began sharing their experiences in central Africa, where 80 percent of the farming is done by women. The collaboration was developed by a farmer-to-farmer project through Iowa State University’s Value Added Agriculture program with cooperation from a Ugandan nonprofit organization, Volunteer Efforts for Developing Concerns (VEDCO).

April 3, 2012 07:54 AM
Money Smart Week to Help Iowans Manage Personal Finances
Margaret Van Ginkel et al.

Iowans have a chance to brush up on money management skills during the 10th annual Money Smart Week April 21-28. Money Smart Week includes activities in Council Bluffs, Creston, Harlan, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and the Quad Cities. Iowa's Money Smart Investor Conference is Saturday, April 21, in Des Moines at Drake University Olmstead Center.

April 2, 2012 12:46 PM
April Eco Family Conference Offers Families a Chance to Save Money with Rainwater
Kristi Cooper et al.

Rain barrels, rain gardens and other strategies to reduce flooding and improve water quality is the focus of the Virtual Eco Family Conference, “Water, Our Precious Resource,” on April 5.

April 2, 2012 12:34 PM
Iowa Community Tree Steward Program Offered in Polk County
Jesse Randall et al.

The Iowa Community Tree Steward Program will be held on Tuesday evenings for seven consecutive weeks beginning May 1 for residents of Polk and surrounding counties. Participants completing the program training and community service will become certified Iowa Community Tree Stewards.

April 2, 2012 11:12 AM
Dry Spring Leads to Unsafe Burning Conditions
Jesse Randall et al.

Key factors in conducting a safe burn include monitoring wind direction and wind speed, temperature, and relative humidity. Jesse Randall, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach forester, outlines controlling an open burn and when it’s not advisable to burn.

April 2, 2012 10:14 AM
Consumers Control Certain Food Safety Points
Catherine Strohbehn et al.

Consumers have an important role to play in keeping food safe. Being smart shoppers and following good practices during purchasing, preparing, serving and eating will keep everyone healthy and lead to better food experiences.

April 2, 2012 09:52 AM
New Publication Helps Farmers Save Energy with Swine Ventilation Management
Dana Petersen et al.

Proper management of furnace and ventilation controller settings in hog buildings can reduce propane and electricity costs. A new publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach illustrates the impact controller settings can have on furnace run time and energy consumption in swine production facilities.

April 2, 2012 09:08 AM
Science of Parenting: Kids and Money
Donna Donald et al.

Giving an allowance, paying for chores, offering money as a reward for good grades: are these successful parenting strategies? How to help children develop a healthy relationship with money is up for discussion in this month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

March 30, 2012 01:30 PM
Master Gardener Summer Webinar Series ‘Garden Goodness’ Announced
Jennifer Bousselot et al.

The Iowa Master Gardener program is once again offering a series of summer webinars. The 2012 series titled "Garden Goodness" will be hosted by Iowa State University Extension county offices on the fourth Tuesday of the month, May through August. The sessions are open to all interested gardeners; participants are not required to have completed Master Gardener training to attend.

March 29, 2012 01:39 PM
Older Iowans Are Living (Well through) Intergenerational Fitness and Exercise — LIFE
Sarah Francis et al.

Older Iowans are getting a new lease on LIFE — Living (well through) Intergenerational Fitness and Exercise. Although only in its pilot phase, this Iowa State University Extension and Outreach program already is showing that older adults age 60+ can improve their flexibility and hand grip strength in just six months with appropriate aerobic exercise and resistance activity. And they’re doing it by playing video games — also known as exergaming — with college students.

March 28, 2012 02:42 PM
Yard and Garden: Daffodils
Richard Jauron et al.

Home gardeners welcome daffodils as a sign of spring. However, they often have questions about when to plant and how to manage foliage after spring blooming.

March 28, 2012 02:21 PM
March 25-31 Officially Proclaimed ISU Extension and Outreach Week
Christopher Weishaar

Gov. Terry Branstad officially signed a proclamation on Tuesday, March 27, declaring the week of March 25-31, 2012, as Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week.

March 28, 2012 07:11 AM
Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open Will Be July 24
John Mabry et al.

The 2012 Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open will be held Tuesday, July 24 at Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames. The 18-hole best ball tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. and includes lunch at the golf course. Following the tournament, players and others are invited to attend a reception, meal and awards program.

March 27, 2012 12:24 PM
Cut Back on the Candy, Eat Less Added Sugar
Sarah Francis et al.

It’s that time of year when grocery store shelves offer an abundance of pastel-colored, wrapped candy. Communities are advertising egg hunts, in which well-meaning adults hide candy-stuffed plastic eggs in public parks for eager children to discover. In these sugar-filled times, remember moderation, said Sarah Francis, an Iowa State University assistant professor and ISU Extension and Outreach nutrition specialist.

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