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Ask the Iowa State University Extension Gardening Experts

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This week the experts explain the difference between determinate and indetermindate tomato varieties, how to prune bluberry plants and what types of potatoes that grow best in Iowa.

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  • about 8 months ago
  • from Iowa State University Extension - News
  • Published Feb 13, 2008 11:15 PM

4-H Center Offers Rides for Iowa Campers

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Iowa 4-H Center provides bus transportation options for summer campers living in the four corners of Iowa.

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  • about 8 months ago
  • from Iowa State University Extension - News
  • Published Feb 12, 2008 10:05 PM

Hotlines Link Public with Resources, Answers

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Toll-free hotlines connect Iowans with resources and answers on a variety of topics including legal, family, teenage, health and gambling.

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  • about 8 months ago
  • from Iowa State University Extension - News
  • Published Feb 12, 2008 5:22 PM

When Restaurants Become Food Police, What Happens to Civil Rights?

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Legislation proposed in Mississippi would bar restaurants from serving obese people and would address the "obesogenic environment."

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  • about 8 months ago
  • from Iowa State University Extension - News
  • Published Feb 12, 2008 3:31 PM

ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of Feb. 11

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Listen to interviews about the Corn Belt Cow-Calf Conference, manure management workshops, state youth science fair, losing weight, the 2008 corn growing season and more.

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  • about 8 months ago
  • from Iowa State University Extension - News
  • Published Feb 11, 2008 8:24 PM

Investing for Retirement with IRAs

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This Invest Wisely Series article explains the ins and outs of traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs.

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  • about 8 months ago
  • from Iowa State University Extension - News
  • Published Feb 11, 2008 5:19 PM

Lemon-Scented Ants May Lurk in Your Garden

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When disturbed, larger yellow ants release a compound that smells very much like citronella or lemon.

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  • about 8 months ago
  • from Iowa State University Extension - News
  • Published Feb 11, 2008 3:10 PM

Conference Links Land Management and Water Quality

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The Iowa Water Conference will focus on current topics in agriculture, biofuels and water management.

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  • about 8 months ago
  • from Iowa State University Extension - News
  • Published Feb 14, 2008 3:14 PM

Judges Needed for State Science + Technology Fair of Iowa

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The State Science + Technology Fair of Iowa needs volunteers to judge research projects of youth in grades six through 12 in Ames March 28-29.

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  • about 8 months ago
  • from Iowa State University Extension - News
  • Published Feb 14, 2008 5:13 PM

Elmore Discusses Snow Cover and Planting, Growing Season Issues

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Lengthy snow cover could lead to increased insect problems during the growing season, ISU Extension agronomist says.

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  • about 8 months ago
  • from Iowa State University Extension - News
  • Published Feb 14, 2008 5:11 PM