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Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for a webinar update on the nutrient-reducing benefits of prairie strips and prairie vegetation. [node:read-more:link]

A virtual field day webinar series will be held June 23-26 by ISU Extension and Outreach and the Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association. [node:read-more:link]

Certified Crop Advisers, agribusiness professionals, independent crop consultants, farmers and other interested parties are invited to participate in the Iowa State University Southeast Iowa Research and Demonstration Farm’s virtual CCA training being offered on July 1. [node:read-more:link]

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Integrated Pest Management program will continue to host its annual Crop Scouting Competition for Iowa Youth on July 30; however, it will be a virtual competition this year. [node:read-more:link]

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer the Update for Veterinarians Program June 16. [node:read-more:link]

Learn how to water and care for recently planted trees, with tips from an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturist. [node:read-more:link]

Dairy specialists along the I-29 corridor and surrounding states will offer a dairy podcast with input from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. [node:read-more:link]

The Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University is helping promote a podcast on the topic of pig survivability. [node:read-more:link]

In this week’s edition of the Sow, Grow, Eat, and Keep video series by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, horticulture and nutrition and wellness experts take a look at vegetables. [node:read-more:link]

Specialists with ISU Extension and Outreach will discuss federal funding available for livestock and crop producers. [node:read-more:link]

The 'Back to Business Iowa' podcast by ISU Extension and Outreach features the Shop Where I Live initiative. [node:read-more:link]

Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offer tips on growing tomatoes. [node:read-more:link]

An entomologist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach explains how CRP land can work for beekeepers. [node:read-more:link]

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will hold a wetlands virtual field day to explain the many benefits. [node:read-more:link]

Container gardens offer many opportunities for the home gardener. Learn more in this week's  “Sow, Grow, Eat and Keep” video from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. [node:read-more:link]

Learn how to conduct a proper seed emergence and stand inspection with these helpful videos from the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach crops team. [node:read-more:link]

The 2020 cash rent survey shows another increase, but recent economic factors could still weigh heavily, says Alejandro Plastina, associate professor and extension economist at Iowa State University. [node:read-more:link]

Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach describe the best options for transplanting and fertilizing seedlings. [node:read-more:link]

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, farms and food businesses are stepping up to meet the demand for local food products. Many farmers markets are moving to online sales and virtual options to continue to support customers and vendors. The Farm, Food and Enterprise Development program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has resources to help Iowa’s small farms, food systems and business enterprises. [node:read-more:link]

Preserving your garden’s summer bounty is a great way to enjoy home-grown produce year round – as long as you don’t serve food borne illness with your home preserved foods. To help Iowans safely preserve foods, ISU Extension and Outreach is hosting a virtual Food Preservation 101 course. [node:read-more:link]