Traffic Safety Emblem Aids Farm Vehicle Visibility
The SMV emblem on slow moving farm vehicles improves visibility and helps prevent accidents. Iowa states data show declines in car factor collisions and fatalities after emblem use, with Nebraska and Michigan enacting rules since the 1980s. The Institute urges farmers nationwide to display the red and orange emblem on tractors and equipment on rural roads.
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Gardening Q&A from Iowa State Extension horticulturist
Gardeners ask about rejuvenating a tall bush honeysuckle hedge with bottom dieback and whether cutting back now helps. They also seek causes of poor tomato fruit set from cool rainy June and hot humid July, with notes on temperature limits for set. An ash tree option Marshall’s Seedless Ash is highlighted. Rose cutting tips advise hot water treatment for 3–4 hours before refrigerating to harden blooms.
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Garden cuttings and soil tips for winter storage
Iowa State University horticulturist Ben Vance advises taking cuttings from colens impatiens begomlas and propagating in sand perlite or vermiculite. Store soil indoors avoid 2 4 D contamination and use composted leaves straw hay and similar materials for next year s garden.
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