Armstrong Research Farm to Host Cattle Feeders Camp
The Cattle Feeders Camp will be held Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Wallace Learning Center at the Armstrong Memorial Research Farm.
The Cattle Feeders Camp will be held Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Wallace Learning Center at the Armstrong Memorial Research Farm.
Dairy specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will present a webinar Nov. 9 on the causes and treatment of lameness in dairy cattle.
Good grain management is important for grain quality and helping to prevent grain entrapment and engulfment incidents, according to Kristina TeBockhorst, an ag engineer with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Women in agriculture will gather for the Women in Ag Leadership Conference, Nov. 29-30 in Ames, hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
The Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity is currently accepting entries for delivery this fall, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Producers and the ag industry can gain expert insight into 2024 during the Pro Ag Outlook and Management Webinar Series, offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Nov.13-17.
A rural sociologist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provides insight into the business challenges faced by immigrant Hispanic women in Iowa.
Five cover crop and soil health field days will be offered by Iowa Learning Farms and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in November. The events are free, open to farmers and landowners and include a complimentary meal.
To better understand farmers’ use and opinions of precision agriculture, the 2022 Iowa Farm Poll, conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, asked questions about specific types of precision agriculture.
The Iowa Organic Conference will be held Nov. 27. It is a joint effort between Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the University of Iowa to educate growers and the industry.
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.
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.
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.
Food entrepreneurs who want to take their new products to the next level may register for a new, in-person course made available by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The two-day course is set for Dec. 1-2 in Council Bluffs.
Several 4-H professionals with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach were recognized by the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals for their impactful contributions to Iowa youth.
As students build financial skills from financial literacy classes, their teachers also benefit. “Small Change: Building Financial Security for Educators,” an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach online course, begins Nov. 1. Educators should register for the course by Oct. 25.
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.
Praxidyn recognized James Kelchen of Dubuque County as the new annual 4-H Innovation Award winner on Aug. 9 at the Iowa State Fair.
Women who work in the swine industry or are interested in learning more about swine production can attend a new four-week workshop in November offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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.
Several meat short courses are planned at the Meats Lab at Iowa State University. A meat specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach says the hands-on learning is invaluable.
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.
Mycotoxins will be the focus of an Oct. 19 webinar hosted by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team, from noon to 1 p.m. Central Time.
While finding unexpected spiders hiding around the home can be alarming, an insect diagnostician with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach says spiders in Iowa pose little threat to people.
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.