Dec. 11, 2020

2020 Commercial Continuing Instruction Course Reshow Week


The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program will host a statewide, "last-chance" 2020 Commercial Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) opportunity for Commercial Pesticie Applicators.  Attendees will need a computer and a good internet connection to participate in the online training between December 14 and December 18, 2020.

Gifts for Gardeners


As 2020 winds down, the holiday gifting season is heating up!  If you have a gardener on your gift-giving list this year, below are several gift ideas from gardening experts.  

Tools

Be on The Lookout for Hammerhead Worms in Iowa


NOTE: Please do not send photos from outside Iowa as they will not reach the proper authorities if your state is tracking hammerhead worm. 

The appropriately named hammerhead worm (Bipalium sp.), also called the shovel-headed worm and broadhead planarian, is a large predatory flatworm drawing media and public attention in states surrounding Iowa.  Hammerhead worms are non-native and of concern as an invasive species. 

A Virtual Year for Master Gardener

Upcoming Delivery Grower Training from Produce Safety Alliance

Christmas Tree 101