ISU Research Farm Summer Field Day June 20 near Kanawha
Weeds, herbicides, cover crops and sulfur fertilization of corn will highlight the summer field day at the Iowa State University Northern Research and Demonstration Farm near Kanawha.
Weeds, herbicides, cover crops and sulfur fertilization of corn will highlight the summer field day at the Iowa State University Northern Research and Demonstration Farm near Kanawha.
Consumers can learn about local dairy products and the work it takes to make Iowa 12th in the nation for milk production by attending one of several dairy open houses during June.
Iowa Learning Farms, along with Marshall County Farm Bureau, will host a cover crop and conservation leases workshop for women landowners on Thursday, June 7 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Fisher Community Center, Marshalltown.
The 4-H Ag Innovators Experience “Monarchs on the Move” challenge tour is underway in Iowa, and geared up to hit more than 70 events throughout the remainder of the spring and summer.
Home gardeners often have questions about how to manage foliage and bulbs after spring blooming. ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists share information about daffodil care.
Rental rates for Iowa farmland increased for the first time since 2013, according to the results of the Cash Rental Rates for Iowa 2018 Survey conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
A new law, SF 2349, provides two new healthcare benefit options for small employers and sole proprietors. An in-depth analysis, written by Kristine Tidgren of the Iowa State Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation, is in the May issue of the Acreage Living Newsletter.
A new version of an iconic Iowa State University Extension and Outreach publication, “Pasture Management Guide for Livestock Producers,” has been completely updated and revised for 2018.
Building on the success of a similar conference in 2016, Iowa Beef Center is partnering with University of Nebraska—Lincoln and Lallemand Animal Nutrition to offer a one-day conference focused on one of the largest components of many beef producers’ bottom lines: silage.
Iowa’s rolling hills and abundant feed resources provide a great competitive advantage for producing high quality beef and being able to grain-finish the end product. Those who want to learn more about how they, too, can benefit are invited to attend “Feeding Higher Quality Cattle” on Thursday, June 7 in Oskaloosa.
The characteristics of the tree, its environment, the cultural practices used and the weather all affect a tree’s ability to begin and continue to bear fruit. The key to avoiding poor fruit set is to provide conditions favorable for flower bud formation, survival and pollination.
Publications that feature practices with the ability to reduce runoff or to store water and improve water quality by reducing nitrogen or phosphorus loss are available from ISU Extension and Outreach.
The design, installation and maintenance of drainage systems is the focus of the Iowa Drainage School, Aug. 21-23 at the Borlaug Learning Center near Nashua.
Iowa Learning Farms monthly webinar May 16 will discuss incorporating cover crops into a farm lease. Farm management specialist Charles Brown will lead the noon discussion.
A lawn’s overall appearance is directly related to the maintenance provided. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer tips on lawn mowing this week.
Faculty from Iowa State University’s School of Education will present two workshops on some of the latest research and practices in literacy. Interested participants can choose to attend June 6 in Atlantic or June 7 in Humboldt.
Livestock producers and service providers can learn how to use the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2 (RUSLE2) and the Iowa Phosphorus Index in nutrient management and manure management plans. Register now for the June 7 workshop at the ISU Extension and Outreach Polk County office in Altoona.
The 2018 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report is now available online. The annual report, now in its 15th year, features a variety of animal industry-related research done at Iowa State that is supported by the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station.
The 2018 Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference, June 13-14 in Dubuque, Iowa, will feature information on using new low lignin forages, fatty acids and better ration predictions to improve cow performance and health.
The Iowa Master Gardener program will host a trio of Growing Season webcasts this summer about insects, tree care, organic vegetables, composting and growing roses.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach swine veterinarian Chris Rademacher is coordinating the session that’s set for Wednesday, June 6, at the Iowa State Fair Grounds.
ISU Extension and Outreach and four other state extension programs will present a webinar to help dairy producers understand changes made to the USDA Margin Protection Program.
In response to its first call for proposals on beef research projects, Iowa Beef Industry Council this week announced the approval of eight of those proposals, five of which are from campus and field-based faculty and staff associated with Iowa State University and Iowa Beef Center.
Garden geraniums are popular flowering plants, easy to grow and provide color in the garden from May to frost.
The Field Scouting Basics Workshop at the Field Extension Education Laboratory near Boone is designed to give beginning-level crop scouts in-field experience for the 2018 growing season.