Eugene and Julie Shocker, New Liberty, will be inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at the Iowa State Fair.  This honor recognizes volunteers or staff who have made a significant contribution to the Iowa 4-H program.  The Shockers have worked on the bucket calf project for many years.  They assist the members with record keeping and set up interviews and show opportunities for the youth.  For the Shockers, two main things happen with this project.  First, young 4

Farm tenants and land owners are encouraged to attend August 15 in Bettendorf

Bettendorf, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Scott County is hosting a farmland leasing meeting on Tuesday August 15 at 6:00 PM, Scott County Extension Office, 875 Tanglefoot Lane in Bettendorf. The annual meeting is offered to address questions that land owners, tenants or other interested individuals have about leasing farmland.

DONAHUE, Iowa – A field day near Donahue, Iowa will share information about improving soil health to make farmland more productive, efficient and sustainable for the next generation. Farmers from the area and other experts will discuss how soil health impacts the business side of farming during the July 12 field day.

The event will focus on:

• Cover crop management and machinery set-up

• Herbicide and cover crop interactions

ISU Extension and Outreach publication explores what makes a town attractive and appealing