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Young Livestock Producers Network and Learn as Peer Group Members

The Beginning and Young Livestock Producer Network, an ISU Extension and Outreach initiative, establishes peer groups of young producers because livestock producers say they like to learn from other producers. They want to have more discussions and opportunities to interact with their peers.

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March 14, 2014 10:42 AM

2014 ‘Friends of Extension’ Honored

Sherry McGill

The Iowa Alpha Mu Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi, the honor society of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, has honored four individuals as “Friends of Extension.”

March 13, 2014 06:38 AM

Yard and Garden: Pruning Shrubs in Spring

Richard Jauron

Pruning is the selective removal of specific plant parts for the benefit of the whole plant. Horticulturists offer recommendations for pruning common home landscape shrubs.

March 10, 2014 07:36 AM

Iowa MarketReady Trains Local Food Producers to Reach Beyond Local Consumers

Christa Hartsook

An Iowa MarketReady training to help food suppliers succeed in today's markets will be April 10 at the Dubuque County Extension Office, 14858 West Ridge Lane, Dubuque.

March 6, 2014 10:59 AM

Iowa Learning Farms’ March Webinar Talks about Conservation

Carol Brown

During the Iowa Learning Farms’ March 19 webinar, Clare Lindahl will share tactics to effectively present information about conservation as part of Conservation Districts of Iowa’s new Champion Cover Crop Commissioner program.

March 6, 2014 10:17 AM

Yard and Garden: Grape Vine and Willow Propagation, Forcing Spring Blooms

Richard Jauron

Propagate grape vines and willows by hardwood cuttings; force the blooms of spring flowering trees and shrubs by selecting branches containing round, plump buds. ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists explain how.

March 6, 2014 07:58 AM

Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey Shows Slight Increases for 2014

Ann Johanns

The 2014 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey followed the recent trend of small, but consistent increases in rates each year. The survey is available at your county extension office, from the Extension Online Store or on the Ag Decision Maker website.

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