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Building Healthy RelationshipsWhen a couple has a strong, stable relationship, they can build a healthy foundation for their family. That’s the message of Healthy Relationship Education Training. ISU Extension and Outreach recently offered the training to Iowa State ROTC students who will serve as leaders in the military after graduation.
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Friday, October 19, 2018 - 08:41Integrated Crop Management Conference Offers Information for Smart Decision Making
Mark Licht, Brent Pringnitz
2018 has been a challenging year for Iowa crop production, which increases the importance of making smart, informed decisions for the success of farming operations. ISU Extension and Outreach will provide agribusiness professionals, industry representatives and farmers with the latest research and developing technologies at the Integrated Crop Management Conference Nov. 28-29.
Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 15:09Managing Wet Soybeans in a Late Harvest
Charles Hurburgh, Steven Johnson, Meaghan Anderson
Iowa's late soybean harvest, caused by prolonged heavy rains in September and early October, has resulted in increased instances of field losses, abnormally high harvest moisture content and moldy soybeans. Combating these issues is difficult, but there are steps farmers can take to improve their crops this fall.
Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 13:55Iles and Mueller Represent Iowa State as North Central IPM Center Co-Directors
Laura Jesse Iles, Daren Mueller, Ethan Stoetzer
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded the regional North Central Integrated Pest Management Center to Michigan State University, with co-direction support coming from Iowa State University. Laura Iles and Daren Mueller represent Iowa State as co-directors.
Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 13:35Yard and Garden: Germinating Tree Seeds
Richard Jauron, Willy Klein
There are two ways to start tree seeds – the natural way, which often includes sowing the seeds in the fall, or through forced or assisted germination. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach detail assisted germination of several common Iowa tree seeds.
Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 09:42Water Rocks! Adds Rap Music Videos to Conservation Conversation
Ann Staudt
Water Rocks! has released a series of new rap music videos created to engage audiences with music and messages about conservation topics ranging from soil health to understanding watersheds.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 15:37Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day Is Nov. 7 at Southeastern Community College
Liz Juchems
Lake Geode Watershed Project, in partnership with the Des Moines County Soil and Water Conservation District, Iowa Learning Farms and Southeastern Community College, will host a cover crop and soil health field day on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 4–6 p.m. at the Southeastern Community College Campus.
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