New grazing alternative studied at McNay Research Farm
A field day near Derby showcased a grazing system where pasture is heavily grazed in early year and not in summer, with yearling calves and cows placed on it in fall. Test plots included corn, soybeans with varied herbicides, plus crambe, rye, and wheat. Attendance was strong and 4-H'ers provided lunch.
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McNay
Derby
McNay Research Farm
Iowa
McNay Memorial Research Center
Garden Disease Troubles and Treatments for Roses and Apples
Home gardeners receive tips on pruning, fertilizing, and thinning to boost roses and crab apples. Recommendations cover fertilization rates for plants, fungicides such as Ferbam Benlate Zineb, mulching for moisture control, and removing faded blooms. For bacterial and fungal issues on roses, crab apples, and junipers, guidelines include sanitizing cutting tools, soil rotation, and preventive spraying with common fungicides. Household detergent spray helps aphid control.
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Bob and
Ann Shelton
Wayne County 4-H FFA Entry Days and July Fair Events
Entry days for Wayne County 4-H and FFA are July 7 to 9 at the extension office with hours 7 30 a m to 4 p m and no late entries. Barbecue events run during the beef show on July 30 and swine show on July 31, with one third sandwiches priced at 1. The note mentions 3H corn borer damage.
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Wayne County
FFA
Wayne County Swine Producers
Wayne County Cattlemen’s Association
Early planted corn, borers, and watering guidance for new trees
Farmers report brad Huffines notes moths laying eggs in early corn, with larvae surviving in few fields. New trees require ample water as established roots are shallow. water newly planted stock thoroughly at least weekly, twice in hot dry spells. June is Daily Month.
Quips and Quotes on Summer Safety and Home Tips
A reader shares a week at home then offers camp safety rules for young campers. Topics cover flame retardant gear, fire hazards, tent safety, sleep extinguishing, and no open flames in tents. Also includes food storage tips from FDA Consumer and guidance on air conditioner selection.
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Iowa
Panamanian student stays with Iowa farming hosts
Susana Aguilar, 24, an agriculture administration student from Panama, joins the Robert Reeds family in Corydon for a month as part of an eight month International Farm Youth Exchange. She arrived March 30 after weeks with Eldora and Sigourney hosts, then will tour Iowa and other states before flying home November 6.
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Iowa
Robert Reed
Corydon
Susana Aguilar
Agriculture Administration
Republic of Panama
Susana
Reeds
International Farm
United States
Eldora
Sigourney
Wayne County
Washington, D.C
Aguilar
College of Santa Maria la Antigua
Vulcan
Chiriqui
Panama
Sase'e Coures
Mary Reed
Glen Ryks
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Wayne County Extension Director
Huffines
Wayne County 4-H’ers
Homegrown
Ag Line
Brad Huffines
Donna Donald
Extension Home Economist
Tina
FDA
Food Marketing Institute
E St
N.W
Robert Reeds
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