Farmland Leasing Workshop Tonight
A workshop is happening tonight to discuss farmland leasing. Gene Mohling with the ISU Extension says this workshop is designed to help landowners, tenants and other agri-business professionals with...
View ArticleWarm Weather Could Increase Japanese beetle Population
The mild winter and hot summer could be increasing the population of a summer pest. The Japanese beetle affects home gardens, trees and shrubs and farm crops this time of year. ISU Extension...
View ArticleSpecial Class Offered in Response to Drought Conditions
In response to the drought, a class is being offered for swine producers. Tom Miller, Swine Specialist with the Washington County Extension says a webinar is being presented to discuss the current...
View ArticleFinal in Webinar Series Tomorrow Night
The final in a series of webinars is happening tomorrow night at the Washington County Extension. Nancy Adrian at the Extension says the “Top Ten Sustainable Gardening Tips” presentation is hosted by...
View ArticleFinal Parts of Greenhorn Grazing Series Starting
The final segments of an agricultural series are set to wrap up starting today. Byron Leu with the ISU Extension says these next sessions are building upon the class held in August and will also...
View ArticleFood Drive Planned to Celebrate School Homecoming
A state university is holding a food drive next week in preparation for their homecoming events. Nancy Adrian with the Washington County Extension says the Cytennial Celebration “Cans for Cookies” is...
View ArticleChristmas Tree Disposal
With the 2012 Christmas Holiday behind us, some are left wondering how to dispose of their live Christmas tree. Iowa State University Extension has advice on how to clean up your tree after the...
View ArticleISU Extension Offers Winter Plant Care Advice
With last weeks wintry precipitation the Iowa State University Extension has information on how to maintain your plants during the winter months. Homeowners can minimize salt damage by using a smaller...
View ArticleManure Application Workshop Planned
The Washington County I-S-U Extension Office will host a workshop next month for confinement site manure applicator certification. The two-hour program is arranged through the Iowa Department of...
View ArticleArea Counties Host Food Safety Workshop
A post-harvest handling and food safety workshop for fruit and vegetable growers is coming to eastern Iowa. The free workshop from the Iowa State University Extension and outreach entitled Wholesale...
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