Posts Tagged Isu Extension

  • Yard and Garden: Fallen Leaves

    By Richard Jauron and Willy Klein Iowa State University Extension Scott County Composting enables gardeners to dispose of large quantities of leaves and clippings in an efficient and cost-effective way. Iowa State University Extension horticulturists share ways to use fallen tree leaves. Garden...

  • Yard and Garden: Blooms at Christmas

    By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County Several popular potted plants will bloom, if cared for properly, during the Christmas season. Iowa State University Extension horticulturists explain the steps to take from early October through November to ensure blooms in December...

  • Weather-related Livestock Losses may Qualify for Indemnity Program

    By Denise Schwab Iowa State University Extension Scott County Producers who have lost livestock from the recent wind storms or heat may be eligible for payment through the Livestock Indemnity Program. Iowa State University (ISU) Extension beef program specialist Denise Schwab said the "Food, Co...

  • Plan Ahead to Reduce the Impact of Natural Disasters

    Information from Iowa State University Scott County Extension Before natural disasters strike, families should develop emergency plans and create emergency supply kits. This message is one Iowa State University Extension hopes Iowans will take seriously. Planning before the storm clouds gather an...

  • Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts

    Pruning red raspberries Q. What is the proper way to prune ‘Latham’ red raspberries in late winter? A. ‘Latham’ is a summer-bearing variety of red raspberry. Other popular summer-bearing red raspberry varieties include ‘Boyne,’ ‘Killarney,’ and ‘Newburgh.’ All summer-bea...

  • Scott County Celebrates 4-H Week in Iowa Oct. 4-10, 2009

    Gov. Chet Culver has officially proclaimed Oct. 4-10, 2009, as 4-H Week in Iowa. The proclamation ties in with National 4-H Week activities in the state and throughout the country. The theme for National 4-H Week is “Meet the Future,” said Chuck Morris, ISU Extension 4-H Youth Development. Sc...