Iowa State University Extension

1/9/2009 - Extension Organizations from Four States Sponsor Dairy Conference in Sioux Falls
Jan. 29 meeting in Sioux Falls features discussions on Going Green in a Black and White World: Understanding Sustainability and Opportunities for Dairy Farms and the Dairy Industry.

1/8/2009 - Annual Forest Stewardship Conference Is March 14
The 2009 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference will be Saturday, March 14, at Sinsinawa Mound Center, Sinsinawa, Wis.

12/31/2008 - Emerald Ash Borer: A Menace Not Needed In Iowa!
The surveillance for Emerald Ash Borer in Iowa found none. That’s the good news. The bad news is the insects have been found just 85 miles east in Illinois. ISU Extension entomologist Mark Shour provides tips on how to scout for the insects and prevention tips.

12/18/2008 - Comment on Proposed Changes to Iowa Bee Rule and Commercial Pesticide Applications
Iowa crop producers, agribusiness interests and apiarists have until Jan. 7 to comment on proposed changes to commercial pesticide application recordkeeping and the Iowa Bee Rule.

12/17/2008 - Have a Plan for Winter Power Outages
Snow, freezing rain and extreme cold conditions often contribute or cause winter power outages. These same conditions must also be handled in your personal disaster plan.