Ida County

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County News

August 10, 2018
Yard and Garden: When Potatoes Have Skin Problems

The edible part of the potato is the underground swollen stem known as a tuber - which varies in size, shape, color, storability and culinary uses according to cultivar. ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists explain potential potato skin problems and management of the issues causing them.

August 10, 2018
Open Communcation Helps Back-to-School Planning

Besides buying school supplies, another necessary item for back-to-school planning is open communication, which will ease parents' and children's first-day nerves, says Barbara Dunn Swanson, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

July 31, 2018
Christensen Joins ISU Extension and Outreach as Farm Management Specialist

Tim Christensen, who has worked at Iowa State as an agricultural specialist since 2015, will cover the counties of Ida, Sac, Calhoun, Monona, Crawford, Carroll, Greene, Harrison, Shelby, Audubon and Guthrie for ISU Extension and Outreach.

July 30, 2018
Yard and Garden: When the Lawn is Orange or Brown

There are challenges to keeping Iowa lawns green throughout the summer. This week Iowa State Extension and Outreach horticulturists address issues that add undesirable color to lawns - specifically yellowish orange and brown.

July 5, 2018
Yard and Garden: All about Sweet Corn

Sweet corn fresh from the garden or farmers market makes a tasty addition to a summer picnic. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer tips for harvesting and storing sweet corn, and examine some of the pollination and disease issues that can impact yield.

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Horticulture Meets Citizenship at Soldier Garden

4-H youth are learning about horticulture, history, farming practices and citizenship in the Soldier Garden at the Fort Museum in Fort Dodge. 4-H’ers have planted and are taking care of the garden with guidance from ISU Extension and Outreach Master Gardeners.

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