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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is helping Iowa farmers manage weeds, insects and diseases in their fields. Pest management is key to high yields and quality grain.

AgSploration Fills Need, Helps Create Ag Education in Northwest Iowa

Greg Wallace

A pair of educators stepped in to fill a void caused by a lack of agriculture education in northwest Iowa – and the results have been amazing. What began as a series of agriculture-related field trips has turned into a concerted effort to push students into agriculture careers at Iowa State University and elsewhere.

June 23, 2017 03:16 PM

Iowa Youth Set to Compete at 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships

Bonnie Dalager

Sixteen Iowa 4-H youth have qualified to compete alongside 700 4-H youth from 36 states in the 2017 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships, hosted by the University of Nebraska Lincoln and Nebraska 4-H.

June 23, 2017 01:20 PM

Maya Hayslett Named Crop Sciences Youth Educator for Iowa State University

Cayla Taylor

Maya Hayslett has been hired as the new crop sciences youth educator and will be working closely with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development and Agriculture and Natural Resources programs to provide leadership and direction for the Iowa 4-H Youth Development Crop Science-STEM priority topic area.

June 23, 2017 09:39 AM

Soil Health Field Day July 12 near Donahue

Liz Juchems

Farmers from the area and other experts will discuss how soil health impacts the business side of farming during the July 12 field day. This event is being held with support and collaboration from Iowa Learning Farms and the Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District.