Posts With Keyword ‘Marion County ISU Extension Office’

Now is the Time to Fertilize and Apply Weed Preventer

Posted: Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 at 6:24 am

April showers may bring May flowers though they can also be help weeds grow as well.

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Extension Office Recommends Producers Monitor Crops for Pest Problems

Posted: Saturday, August 7th, 2010 at 6:28 am

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Iowa has experienced several rainy days in recent months, resulting in very wet conditions in fields and lawns in much of Marion County.

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Farmland Lease Terminations Among Topics Discussed at Recent Meeting

Posted: Saturday, August 7th, 2010 at 6:23 am

Approximately 45 people attended a recent meeting in Pella to learn more about farmland leasing.

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ISU Extension Hosting Farmland Leasing Meeting in Pella

Posted: Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 at 6:23 am

A meeting providing information on a variety of topics regarding farmland leasing will be held in Pella on Tuesday.

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Farmland Leasing Meeting to be Held in Pella

Posted: Saturday, July 24th, 2010 at 6:21 am

A meeting providing information on a variety of topics regarding farmland leasing will be held next month in Pella.

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Extension Office to Co-Sponsor Regional Crop Marketing Meetings

Posted: Sunday, June 27th, 2010 at 6:26 am

The Marion County ISU Extension Office is co-sponsoring a pair of regional Crop Marketing Meetings next week.

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Fertilizing Stressed Out Plants is a Bad Idea

Posted: Thursday, June 24th, 2010 at 6:28 am

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This month’s record breaking rainfall is causing problems across the county, including an abnormal amount of stress on plants.

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2010 Master Gardeners Tour Begins Today

Posted: Saturday, June 5th, 2010 at 6:23 am

Five Pella area gardens will be on display Saturday and Sunday for the Marion County Master Gardeners 2010 Garden Tour.

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Pella Gardens on Display this Weekend

Posted: Friday, June 4th, 2010 at 6:23 am

The hard work of a handful of Marion County Master Gardeners will be on display this weekend.

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Ag Protection Programs Deadline is Tomorrow

Posted: Monday, May 31st, 2010 at 6:23 am

The deadline for farmers to sign up for two agricultural revenue protection programs comes on Tuesday.

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Time Running Short for Farmers to Enroll in Revenue Protection Programs

Posted: Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 6:25 am

The deadline for farmers to sign up for two agricultural revenue protection programs is fast approaching.

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New People’s Garden at Marion County Extension Office

Posted: Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 at 6:24 am

The Marion County ISU Extension Office has broke ground for a People’s Garden.

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Extension Office Offers Safety Tips for Spring Mowing

Posted: Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 at 6:19 am

With spring in high gear, the lawns of area residents are growing quickly, and the Marion County ISU Extension Office wants to remind citizens to be safe when mowing their yards.

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Spring Lawn Maintenance Tips

Posted: Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 at 6:23 am

Early spring sunshine and now a heavy dose of April showers means that lush green lawns will be growing quickly, but what is the proper way to maintain your lawn in the spring months?

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Master Gardner Offers Tips for Fall

Posted: Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 at 6:25 am

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Summer often means work in summer gardens, flower beds, and on the lawn; but with Labor Day behind us and fall approaching, there’s still lots to do to take care of the various plants you may grow.

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