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Corn and Soybean Field Guide Is Newly Updated

October 23, 2023, 10:54 am | Adam Sisson

The Corn and Soybean Field Guide offers farmers, agronomists and crop scouts a hand-held guide that can easily be taken into the field. The 2023 guide is a newly updated version, published by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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Learn about Perennial Groundcover on Farmland at Nov. 1 Field Day

October 19, 2023, 1:03 pm | Melissa McEnany

Cover crops help prevent nitrate loss and protect soil from erosion, but also add work to plant in the fall. What if you could have a cover crop that you only had to plant once? Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will examine this topic during a field day Nov. 1 near Corning.

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Family of Volunteers Crafts a New Generation of 4-H Youth

October 19, 2023, 11:23 am | Sydney Peterson, Gail Castillo

To Dee Ann Bierstedt, 4-H is all about family. She has been involved for over 74 years as a 4-H member, parent, club leader, building superintendent and fair judge. In 2023 Bierstedt, her daughter and granddaughter judged the 4-H visual arts area together at the Iowa State Fair. 4-H youth are learning from three generations of judges, one exhibit at a time.

Learning Farms to Host Conservation on Tap in Cumming

October 16, 2023, 7:30 am | Ann Staudt

Iowans of all ages are invited to Conservation on Tap on Nov. 9. The free community-building event connects producers, landowners and curious Iowans with conservation experts from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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USDA, Cooperative Extension and APLU Award Top Honors in Extension

October 11, 2023, 1:32 pm |

The Growing Together Multi-State Collaborative, which includes Iowa State University, has received the national Excellence in Extension Team Award. The collaborative expands access to fresh produce at food distribution sites and offers companion nutrition and gardening education to those experiencing nutrition insecurity.

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‘Money Smart’ Statewide Virtual Series Begins Nov. 14

October 10, 2023, 2:15 pm | Barb Wollan, Carol Ehlers, Jeannette Mukayisire

As financial pressure from inflation continues, many Iowans may be worrying and wondering how they can cut costs and save money. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host “Money Smart: Prioritizing Bills, Credit and Debt,” a free, three-part, virtual series in November. Pre-registration is required.

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October Is Prime Time for Ventilation Inspection and Maintenance

October 9, 2023, 9:56 am | Brett Ramirez

As the weather turns cooler, it’s critical to get barns ready for winter to help reduce heating costs and provide a good environment for the pigs. Here are some tips from an agriculture and biosystems engineer with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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