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JUNTOS: The Valenzuela Family Shares Their StoryThe Valenzuela family shares their story of how Juntos has made a difference in their lives. The program brings together families, school staff and community partners to help Latino youth successfully complete high school and explore opportunities for higher education.
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Thursday, June 21, 2018 - 09:55Webinar Series Discusses Handling Stress on Dairy Farms
Jennifer Bentley, Fred M. Hall, Larry Tranel
Farmers are in a stressful occupation, especially dairy farmers as they experience an extended period of low milk prices. A series of extension webinars will help those in the dairy industry recognize and manage stress.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 16:15Yard and Garden: Crabapple Tree Fungus
Richard Jauron, Willy Klein
While the ornamental crabapple tree is a common landscaping choice for homeowners, it is not unusual for trees to fall prey to an array of diseases and pests. Fungus problems are common. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer tips on caring for crabapple trees.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 16:01Iowa 4-H Participants Receive State 4-H Project Awards
Bonnie Dalager, Alex Ebert
Fifty Iowa 4-H members will receive 2018 state 4-H project awards June 28 at the close of State 4-H Conference.
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 10:21Iowa State Researchers Use Twitter to Map Spread of Southern Corn Rust
Daren Mueller, Adam Sisson
The research, “Scout, Snap, and Share: First Impressions of Plant Disease Monitoring Using Social Media,” examines the usefulness and feasibility of social media as a method of disease and pest data sharing among crop scouts, industry agronomists and university extension across the country.
Monday, June 18, 2018 - 13:46Iowa Farmland Ownership Tenure Survey News Conference June 28
Wendong Zhang, Alejandro Plastina
The full results of the 2017 Iowa Farmland Ownership Tenure Survey will be announced at a press conference at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 28. The press conference will take place in the Horton Room of the Alumni Center, located on the Iowa State University campus in Ames.
Thursday, June 14, 2018 - 16:25Yard and Garden: Summer Care for Roses
Richard Jauron, Willy Klein
Gardeners successfully grow a wide variety of roses in sunny Iowa garden areas. Follow these tips on deadheading, watering and Japanese beetle removal to keep roses attractive throughout the summer.
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