Wright County News
CCA field day, August 5 near Fort Dodge (Posted on 7/23/2008)
The certified crop advisers are invited to attend a field day near Otho on August 5th. The main focus of the program will be on soil and water management. The fee for the day is $75. Lunch is included. CCA credit has been requested for this field day. Iowa Farm Lease Forms (Posted on 5/16/2008)
You can view or print these leasing forms on the web. Double click to view which one you would like. 
Healthy Meals in a Hurry (Posted on 4/30/2008)
Making nutritious food choices can be a challenge whether you're facing a hungry family or just your own growling stomach. A new program from Iowa State University Extension is designed to help consumers of all ages blend time-saving convenience with nutritious, dollar-stretching food choices. Spring 2008 Horticulture Programs (Posted on 2/19/2008)
There are several Horticulture Programs coming up. Groundcover and Shrubs, Nursery Hop Bus Trip, Miniature Plants for all Gardens, and Garden Tour/Plant Exchange Lottery. 
Join 4-H!! (Posted on 10/1/2007)
Do you want to be apart of the 4-H fun? To join call us at 515-532-3453 or 877-4HCLUBS or stop in our office in Clarion. Disaster Recovery (Posted on 8/22/2007)
Look to these ISU Extension Web sites for information on dealing with the aftermath of disasters. 
Yard and Garden Publications (Posted on 4/5/2007)
There are publications for all of your gardening needs. You can order off the web, print off the web or come in to the Extension office for the publications. 
Serve Safe Meals in the Field (Posted on 3/30/2007)
In this publication there are several helpful things to keep in mind while eating meals in the field. One important thing to remember is to serve foods that must be eaten with a fork or spoon to minize hand-to-mouth contact and accidental ingestion of chemicals. Morel Mushrooms (Posted on 3/30/2007)
These are wild mushrooms that people pick in April and May. The season usually lasts 3-4 weeks; the mushrooms' growth depends upon spring rains and warm temperatures. The safe morels are those that have the hollow steam. The first pickings of mushrooms are usually the gray ones and later ones become more yellow. The tops all look like a sponge, very "holey". 
Sharing Family Meals (Posted on 2/2/2007)
When life tends to be busy with work and school activities, a family meal is a good time to catch up with all family members. 
Energy Conservation (Posted on 2/2/2007)
Energy costs are expected to rise significantly this winter. Now is the time to prepare your home to minimize the energy costs this winter. ISU Extension has information to help you prepare your home and your pocketbook for the upcoming winter. 
Ethanol Feeds Newsletter (Posted on 2/1/2007)
Check out February's Ethanol Feeds Newsletter. This newsletter is "How much Distillers' Grains Can I Feed?" 
2006 Land Value Survey (Posted on 1/12/2007)
The 2006 survey marks the 4th straight year that Iowa land values have set a record high. For the
first time a county average value was over $5,000 per acre. Almost all counties and crop
reporting districts showed considerable strength. 
ISU launches a new corn web page (Posted on 12/1/2006)
A completely new website has been launched for ISU Extension Corn Production. Within this site you can find current and relevant management information for producing corn in the state of Iowa. The website is designed to provide research based recommendations and diagnostic tools to producers and agricultural clientele. 
Farm Safety for Young Children (Posted on 11/11/2006)
Farm Safety for Young Children
Accidents kill more children than disease, kidnapping, and drugs combined. Each year an estimated 300 people under the age of 19 die and approximately 24,000 (65 every day) are seriously hurt on our nation's farms. The rate of death is higher in agriculture than in mining, construction, or the timer industry. AREA SUBSOIL MOISTURE RESERVES EXCELLENT (Posted on 11/8/2006)
ISU Extension crop specialists completed their fall subsoil moisture survey on November 1 in central Iowa. Subsoil moisture levels are surveyed in pre-determined locations each spring and fall, says John Holmes, Extension Field Specialist. 
Horticulture & Home Pest News (Posted on 10/4/2006)
Horticulture & Home Pest News is filled with articles on current horticulture, plant care, pest management, and common household pests written by Iowa State University Extension specialists in the Departments of Entomology, Horticulture and Plant Pathology. 
Take Control of Your Money (Posted on 9/13/2006)
A free online course for getting a grip on your money. Completed in the privacy of your own home. This web course is ongoing and you set the start and finish dates.
Sign up at www.extension.iastate.edu/financial/money 
Ag Decision Maker Updates (Posted on 9/12/2006)
Business Solutions for Farms and Agribusiness from Iowa State University Extension. Outlook Information for Crops and Livestock. 
Crop Marketing, Insurance and Weather (Posted on 4/17/2006)
Recently Steve Johnson and Elwynn Taylor worked together on Breeze presentations addressing the ag hot topics of weather, marketing and insurance.
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