Iowa State University Extension Office

Author(s):  Brenda Schmitt Joyce Lash Laura Sternweis Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa — Achieving financial goals is not just a matter of money. “It’s about an internal desire to improve your finances,” says Brenda Schmitt, a family finance specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “There...

Author(s):  Erin Fosselman Christopher Weishaar Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa — Spring has finally arrived, and with it, the need for yard maintenance. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provides many resources on lawn care for homeowners, including several publications available online: Teaser:  Iowa State University Extension...

Author(s):  Daren Mueller Adam Sisson Willy Klein Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa – A crop scouting competition for high school youth is scheduled for Aug. 1 at the Iowa State University Extension Farm near Boone. High school students (those completing grades 9-12) are invited to compete and...

Author(s):  John Patience Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa — A world of information will be available to pork producers at the Iowa Swine Day Thursday, June 27. The event at the Scheman Building at Iowa State University in Ames will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m....

Author(s):  Kathleen Delate Laura Miller Mark Rasmussen Fred Love Willy Klein Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa – Producers making the switch to organic crops to meet growing market demand not only fetch premium prices, according to a recent study; they also build healthy soil and sequester carbon,...

Author(s):  Charles Schwab Christopher Lightfoot Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa -- Farming is a dangerous occupation, and in the midst of spring planting, taking safety seriously can prevent mistakes that could lead to injuries. Teaser:  Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has a series of publications, titled...

Author(s):  Jody Gatewood Christopher Lightfoot Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa – Many people choose baby carrots as their snack. They are healthy, full of vitamins, and are easy to eat and feed to children. But are they safe? Teaser:  Many people choose baby carrots as their snack....

Author(s):  Cynthia Needles Fletcher Christopher Lightfoot Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa – Iowa school children may be counting the days until summer vacation begins, but they may not realize that summer means “back to school” for their teachers. Teaser:  Iowa school children may be counting the days...

Author(s):  Joe Sellers Sherry Hoyer Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? CHARITON, Iowa -- A four-part beef management discussion series has been scheduled for Iowa State University’s McNay Research and Demonstration Farm southwest of Chariton. The session dates are June 18, July 16, Aug. 26 and Sept. 10. Teaser:  A...

Author(s):  Connie Wier Linda Fischer Willy Klein Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – In this time of tight budgets, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Linn County is offering educational discounts to nonprofit professionals and organizations. The remaining 2013 Nonprofit Management Academy workshops will be...

Author(s):  Malisa Rader Laura Sternweis Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa – Parents naturally are concerned for their children’s safety, particularly when there is news of a child abduction that happens close to home. Finding the balance between emotions and the “teachable moment” as parents talk to their...

Author(s):  Joe Sellers Sherry Hoyer Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? CRESTON, Iowa — Those who use grazing in their livestock operations are encouraged to register now for the 2013 Iowa Grazing Conference, set for June 25-26 in Creston. Joe Sellers, beef specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach,...

Author(s):  Richard Jauron Laura Sternweis Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa — What fruit varieties will perform well in Iowa? Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about selecting plum, pear, cherry and peach varieties. To have additional questions answered, contact Hortline at hortline@iastate.edu or...

Author(s):  Kaitlyn Romitti Cayla Taylor Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa – Iowa 4-H is inviting youth from across the state to showcase their skills in a competition that puts the knife to the board. The fourth annual “Cook This!” 4-H Culinary Challenge is Aug. 9-10, 2013, in...

Author(s):  Paul Lasley John Ferrell J. Gordon Arbuckle Jr. Laura Sternweis Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa — Iowa’s farmers are substantially involved in philanthropy, donating their time and money to organizations, causes and charities they believe in, according to the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll. Many...

Author(s):  John Mabry Sherry Hoyer Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa — Golf registrations are coming in for the 2013 Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open, and Iowa State University animal science professor John Mabry reminded people of this year’s earlier date. “The event is scheduled for Wednesday, June...

Author(s):  Erin Hodgson Ed Adcock Matt O'Neal Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa — Farmers being observant with seed treatments at planting and pesticide applications during the growing season could minimize ill effects on bee populations, according to Iowa State University entomologists. Teaser:  Farmers being observant with seed...

Author(s):  Erin Fosselman Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa – With Annuals, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach publication, gardeners can plan their flower gardens for the summer. Teaser:  With Annuals, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach publication, gardeners can plan their flower gardens for the...

Author(s):  Bob Coacher Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa — Quality Machine of Iowa Inc. is featured in the spring issue of CIRAS News, the newsletter of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Center for Industrial Research and Service. Teaser:  Quality Machine of Iowa Inc. is featured...

Author(s):  Carol Brown Show Author Info?:  Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa — Tony Toigo and Patti Cale-Finnegan will discuss Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Projects during the Iowa Learning Farms’ webinar Wednesday, May 15, at 11:30 a.m. The webinar is part of a free series hosted by ILF through Adobe Connect....