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Central Grasslands Center Starts Online Range Managers Forum
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NDSU is offering range managers a new online forum to share ideas, and post and answer questions.
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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Not Found in Iowa Yet, Iowa Citizens Asked to Prepare
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Update on the status of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Iowa including what is being done to track the insect and slow its spread. What citizens can do to help prepare.
Summer Tree Damage
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Extension News There are two fairly noticeable tree damage problems in western North Carolina (WNC) here in the middle of summer. Before I go any further, both of these problems are not serious threats to the health of the trees affected. One is damaged caused by the periodical cicada that was present in great numbers in some parts of WNC earlier this spring. The other problem is the
Communities Have Land Use Planning Issues after 2008 Floods
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Iowa communities have land use planning issues to deal with as they prepare for life after the floods of 2008.Iowa State University (ISU) experts answer questions about floodplains, zoning and other flood recovery issues.
Be Careful with Asbestos in Flood-damaged Homes
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As Iowans re-enter their flood-damaged homes, in addition to the mud, muck and mold, they also may come face to face with another unwelcome guest – asbestos. Find out how to deal with this hazard.
SAVING ON YOUR ELECTRIC BILL
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Did you know that energy for lighting your home is about ten percent of your electric bill? How much do you think you could you save on your bill if you changed out a few regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, replacing one-quarter of your home’s incandescent bulbs with CFLs can save you
Statewide Re-Show of the 2008 Commercial Manure Applicator Training Scheduled for Aug. 20
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Session provides commercial applicators with a second opportunity to complete 2008 training requirements before the beginning of the fall application season.
Integrated Crop Management News Provides Timely Information
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Electronic delivery of Integrated Crop Management information brings advice to farmers and service providers just in time.
CONSERVE WATER OUTSIDE
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Lee County got a nice soaking this past week, when the rains started falling on Thursday and continued through the weekend. But these recent rains still have not moved us out of the moderate drought classification. Last week’s article focused on conserving water in the home, this week I move to outside. Another big use of our water is for outdoor activities. In addition to landscape maintenance,
Pesticide Container Recyling Issues
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We are fortunate to have a pesticide container recycling system in Halifax County, however, we are in danger of closing down some of the collection sites or losing it altogether. This is because some of the users are not following the rules and are still dumping unrinsed containers, containers with caps and/or labels still attached and non-pesticide type containers such as oil and paint containers. Recently, we have started placing decals on the dumpsters with