Iowa State University Extension News Releases
Iowa State University Extension News
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- ISU Design West Studio Featured in Siouxland Magazine
Winter 2007 issue features three articles highlighting the new ISU Design West Studio in the Historic Fourth Street District in downtown Sioux City.
Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:46:54 GMT - ISU Extension Audio: Alternative Energy and the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll
Listen to an interview with ISU Extension rural sociologist J. Arbuckle on farmers' opinions on alternative energy.
Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:34:55 GMT - ISU Extension Q&A: Ethanol Plants' Impact on Local Economies
The presence of an ethanol plant improves the area’s job market, increases the economy and offers farmers competitive prices for their corn, according to David Swenson, Iowa State University economics researcher.
Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:51:08 GMT - Regional Leaders Cross Boundaries for Economic Growth
Rural economies are regional economies. That’s why local leaders from five counties gathered three times in January to build long-term success in northwest Iowa.
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:19:09 GMT - 4-H’ers Use GPS/GIS to Map Barn Quilts of Sac County
When historic barn quilts merge with futuristic geospatial technologies, the result is a high-tech take on a new tourist attraction.
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:08:12 GMT - Community Leaders Take a Look at Program Builder for Economic Development
Key community leaders will be meeting with ISU Extension staff in every county over the next few months to take a closer look at Program Builder, an ISU Extension Web site that connects Iowans with community and economic development resources.
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:53:45 GMT - Winegrape 101 Grads Add to Industry Growth in Iowa
Iowans are attending classes throughout the state, as well as ISU Extension field days, conferences, wine-tastings and other events — helping Iowa gain an edge in the wine and grape industry.
Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:22:14 GMT - Looks Like Mulch, Must Be — Tires?
With CIRAS’ connections, better metal detection and some new coloring technology, what once rolled down the highway is now beautifully underfoot on playgrounds and in landscaped spaces.
Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:14:59 GMT - ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of Feb. 25
Listen to interviews about the ISU Extension Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic and insect problems for this year’s soybean growing season, as well as more about the current health of U.S. manufacturing, and selecting topics and questions for the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll.
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:07:00 GMT - Online Acreage Living Newsletter Provides Timely Topics for Rural Residents
The March issue of Acreage Living features articles on Iowa’s changing rural population, pasture management and how to use downed tree branches to your benefit.
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT - ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of Feb. 18
Listen to interviews about the current health of U.S. manufacturing, corn hybrid selection, the economic impact of Iowa’s outdoors, selecting topics and questions for the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll and more.
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:54:58 GMT - Iowa State University Joins Other Land-grant Universities to Create and Launch National Web Site
Experts from more than 70 Cooperative Extension Services across the United States have contributed to a new national Web resource that launches Feb. 21.
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:03:37 GMT
