Montgomery County

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2019 Montgomery County Fair: July 16th-21st

Find the fair book, entry forms and help sheets for the 2019 Montgomery County Fair here.

2018 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Annual Report

2018 Montgomery County Stakeholder Report

Emerald Ash Borer in Montgomery County:
Summary of Resources and Steps to Take
Does My Ash Tree Have EAB?

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County News

June 25, 2019

Tissue Testing for Field Crops Requires Cautious Use and Interpretation

In-season plant tissue testing can be useful in diagnosing nutrient deficiencies in field crops, but it must be used with caution. Extra care is needed this year given the unusual crop planting and growing conditions.

May 23, 2019

ISU Extension and Outreach to Offer Delayed and Prevented Planting Webinar on May 24

Wet conditions have made planting a challenge for farmers across Iowa. According to the United States Department of Agriculture-National Agricultural Statistics Service, 70% of Iowa’s expected corn crop has been planted and 27% of the expected soybean crop, as of May 20.

May 15, 2019

Be Kind and Feel Better, Research Shows

The definition of kindness focuses on what an individual can do to make someone else feel better. However, Iowa State University research shows that thinking kind thoughts about others can improve your own mood.

May 8, 2019

Cattle Feeder’s Day Coming to Southwest Iowa

Producers will gain insight into disease detection, nutrition management and high quality beef production.

April 30, 2019

Montgomery County Youth Day Camps

Montgomery County Extension and Montgomery County Conservation has once again teamed up to bring a summer packed full of exciting and fun day camps for youth in grades K-6th!

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Health, Wellness & Nutrition

July Words on Wellness (WOW): Eating Fish Protects Your Heart, Smartphones in the Kitchen, tips to Get Your Family Moving and a recipe for Asparagus with Germolata Sauce.

July Nutrition Education With Seniors (NEWS): Boost Nutrient Intake with a Decreased Appetite, Check out the Spend Smart. Eat Smart. Mobile App and a recipe for 5-Ingredient Peach Salsa.

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How to Handle Emerald Ash Borer

11 videos: ISU Extension and Outreach specialists share tips for deciding on treatment options for emerald ash borer and protecting ash trees from this invasive pest.