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Thursday, April 4, 2019 - 15:51After the Flood, Call Iowa Concern for Help
Tammy Jacobs, Laura Sternweis
When dealing with flooding or other natural disasters, Iowans can turn to Iowa Concern for help. With a toll-free phone number, live chat capabilities and a website, Iowa Concern services are available 24 hours a day, seven days per week at no charge.
Monday, June 24, 2019 - 10:50Small Farms Team Still Committed to Farmer Clients
Christa Hartsook
Although the title has changed, the farmer still comes first for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Farm, Food and Enterprise Development Program. The FFED's Small Farms Team works to improve profitability and efficiency of growers across the state.
Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 09:28Yard and Garden: Harvesting Cole Crops
Richard Jauron, Willy Klein
Cole crops is the general term used to describe broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale and kohlrabi. Learn when to harvest these vegetables for nutritious, high quality produce.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 15:30ISU Extension and Outreach to Host RUSLE2 Soil Loss Workshop
Kapil Arora
Livestock producers and service providers can learn how to use the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2 (RUSLE2) and the Iowa Phosphorus Index in nutrient and manure management plans, during a workshop July 25.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 15:04Herbicide Research Field Day to Highlight Weed Management
Prashant Jha
Farmers will get a timely update on the ongoing fight against herbicide resistance and weed control during Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Herbicide Research and Demonstration Program Field Day June 27.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 14:39Demonstration Garden Field Days Will Offer Tips Statewide
Cynthia Haynes
Home gardeners will learn about growing sweet corn, cut flowers and tomatoes during this year’s Demonstration Garden Field Days, hosted by the Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms and ISU Extension and Outreach.
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