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Iowa news and notes Tuesday, January 23, 2007
4-H'ers eligible to apply for scholarships
AMES, Iowa -- More than 90 scholarships totaling nearly $100,000 are available in 2007 to 4-H'ers through the Iowa 4-H Foundation. Applications are due Feb. 1 and should be sent to 4-H Scholarships, Extension 4-H Youth Building, ISU, Ames, IA 50011-3630.
Awards range from $500 to $3,200. Some awards are open to students pursuing any field of study; others are designated for agriculture, food and nutrition, ag business, animal science and journalism degree candidates.
Former Iowa 4-H'ers and current 4-H'ers graduating from high school are eligible.
Contact your local Extension office to get an application.
Beef Industry Council selects leaders
DES MOINES -- Terri Carstensen, a cattle feeder from Odebolt, was re-elected chairman of the Iowa Beef Industry Council at its January board meeting.
Will Frazee, a cattle feeder from Emerson, was re-elected vice chairman. Dan Cook, a cattle producer from New Providence, was elected treasurer.
Elaine Utesch, a cow/calf producer from Correctionville, was elected secretary. Stan Zylstra, from Hull, is also a director on the board.
The Iowa Beef Council administers the Iowa portion of the national beef checkoff.
Lawmaker wants Board of Regents to quit
DES MOINES -- A state senator called last week for the entire Iowa State Board of Regents to resign, saying "new ideas" are needed.
Sen. Brad Zaun, R-Urbandale, said the controversy over the search for a new president for the University of Iowa shows there is a lack of leadership on the board.
"We need new ideas," Zaun said.
The regents voted 6-2 in November to reject four finalists for the post, to dissolve the 18-member search committee and start the process from scratch.
Fruit, vegetable growers meetings set
SPENCER, Iowa -- Several meetings are planned to inform producers about opportunities available for fruit and vegetable growers.
Each meeting will look at market opportunities, marketing tools, business development and production techniques.
Clay County Extension will host a meeting on Feb. 15 in the Extension office from 8:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Pre-registration is required by Feb. 12 and costs $20.
Other meetings are planned Feb. 6, in the Story County Extension office in Nevada; Feb. 8, in the Cass County Community Building, Atlantic; Feb. 13, in the Henry County Extension office in Mt. Pleasant; and Feb. 21 in the Pinicon Restaurant, New Hampton.
For more information, call (515) 294-9483.
Beginning Farmer Conference set in Ames
AMES, Iowa -- The Iowa Beginning Farmers Conference will be 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Feb. 3 at the Scheman Building on the Iowa State University campus in Ames.
The program allows for beginning and experienced farmers to come together, network and share ideas.
The registration fee of $25 includes all program materials, lunch and refreshment breaks.
For more information, contact Kyle Maas at (515) 231-0338.
Garden Chautauqua planned in Postville
POSTVILLE, Iowa -- The Fourth Annual Garden Chautauqua is scheduled Feb. 10 in Postville.
Mary H. Meyer, author of "Ornamental Grasses for Cold Climates,'' will talk about ornamental grasses for northeast Iowa. Richard Jauron will discuss plants for shade.
In addition to the speakers, several nurseries, greenhouses and landscape companies have been invited. They will also provide gift certificates or goods valued at $25 for door prizes. Free garden pamphlets from Iowa State University and Reiman Gardens will be offered.
Outlook meeting offered in Floyd County
CHARLES CITY, Iowa -- A crop production and risk management meeting is planned Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Roseville Church, 10 miles southwest of Charles City on Highway 14.
Elywnn Taylor, Iowa State University Extension climatologist, will share his weather predictions and likely impact on 2007 crop production. Robert Tigner, Area Farm Management Specialist, will discuss marketing plans and crop insurance as ways to manage risk.
Taylor will also speak at 7 a.m. Feb. 27 at the VFW Hall in Osage.
Registration information for both events is available from Neil Wubben, Mitchell County Extension Education director, at (641) 732- 5574. |
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