Iowa dairy producers have the opportunity to learn about emerging dairy industry issues during 2019 Dairy Days, workshops hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy specialists. Read more about 2019 Dairy Days to Feature Profitable Dairy Practices
The popular Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference has a reputation of providing timely, accurate and important information to the state’s beef cattle industry. Patrick Wall, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef specialist, said the 2019 conference Jan. 26 will continue that successful tradition. Read more about Popular Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference Continues Tradition Jan. 26
A new Water Rocks! presentation for upper-elementary and middle school classrooms, Power of Pollinators, is ready to make its debut. Read more about Water Rocks! Launches New Pollinator Classroom Presentation
Beef producers are in a new era of marketing with more changes rapidly coming. This new era will be the focus of Feedlot Forum 2019, set for Jan. 15. Read more about Marketing Beef Is Focus of Feedlot Forum
A research project led by the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University seeks to increase pork producers’ profits by improving the survivability of their animals. Read more about Iowa State to Lead Research to Increase Pig Survivability
Loss of habitat containing milkweed plants is considered a leading cause of the precipitous decline in monarch butterfly populations over the past 20 years. Iowa, in the center of the monarch’s summer breeding range, has a goal to establish hundreds of millions of new milkweed stems across 480,000 to 830,000 acres, by 2038. Read more about Research on Monarchs’ Egg-laying Preferences Can Guide Recovery Efforts
Oak trees, generally pruned for safety reasons and the health of the tree, should be pruned during winter months. Learn why and how from horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Read more about Yard and Garden: Pruning Oak Trees
Laura Greiner, the newest swine faculty member at Iowa State University, said she’s ready to combine her education and private industry research experiences to create a great experience for students and pork producers. Read more about Greiner Ready to Work with Students and Producers
Is the money always gone before the month ends? Is buying a car – or anything else – only a dream, because you just can’t afford it? Anyone who answers yes to these questions may benefit from a spending plan, says Mary Weinand, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Read more about Plan to Stay Ahead: Workbook Has Tips for Saving Money, Meeting Goals
The ISU Extension and Outreach Visit Iowa Farms program is hosting a free one-day workshop in Johnson County dedicated to important health and safety concerns in the agritourism industry. Read more about Workshop Offers Agritourism Health and Safety Best Practices
The Returning to the Farm Seminar, offered by the Beginning Farmer Center through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, is designed to help farmers start family conversations regarding transitioning a farm from one generation to the next. Read more about Seminar Addresses Multigenerational Farm Transitions
Beef cattle producers and others in the beef industry who attend the Three-State Beef Conference will receive updates on current cow-calf and stocker topics from Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri extension beef specialists. Read more about Beef Conference Looks at Using Cropland to Reduce Feed Costs
ISU Extension and Outreach county offices are ready to recruit and assemble teams of teens for AgOvation, a new 4-H Youth program that challenges youth to explore and develop innovative, science-based solutions to agricultural problems facing their home communities. Read more about Youth Teams Invited to AgOvation Competition
As the annual Iowa shotgun deer hunting season begins this weekend, stay informed and take best-management practices regarding Chronic Wasting Disease. Read more about Stay Informed and Vigilant About Chronic Wasting Disease
Nearly 60 middle school youth representing nine schools across six Iowa counties met at Upper Iowa University on Nov. 16 to pilot the leadership and civic engagement experience, “Youth Voice in Action.” Read more about Iowa Youth Gain Experience Putting Youth Voice in Action
Amaryllis and holiday cacti provide lovely indoor blooms during winter months with proper care and planning. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer tips for maintaining plants so they can be enjoyed for many years. Read more about Yard and Garden: Blooms for the Holidays
The hour-long webinar, Improving Conversations with Your Lender, will outline and explain the banking benchmarks and financial documents that lenders need to evaluate loans and includes time at the end for questions. Read more about Dairy Webinar Asks If It’s Time to Visit Your Lender
University extension services in the driftless region of Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin will offer the Driftless Region Beef Conference Jan. 24-25 in Dubuque, Iowa. Read more about Driftless Region Beef Conference Is Jan. 24-25
Crop Advantage meetings provide a solid foundation of current research and crop production information from Iowa State University to help producers make informed decisions for the farming operation. Read more about Crop Advantage Series Helps Producers Make Decisions for 2019
Results of the 2018 ISU Land Value Survey will be announced at a news conference at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12 on the Iowa State University Campus in Ames. The annual survey is conducted by the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development and ISU Extension and Outreach. Read more about Land Value Survey Results to be Presented at Dec. 12 News Conference
More than 36,000 students participated in Water Rocks! classroom presentations, outdoor classroom programs and school assemblies during 2017-18. Feedback and evaluation metrics show significant increases in student comprehension as well as more adoption of conservation topics in classroom discussion. Read more about Water Rocks! Conservation Education Programs Reach 36,000 Iowa Students
Iowa Learning Farms will host a webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 12 p.m. about #NoTillb4Beans and #CoverYourBeans. The campaigns were launched by the Conservation Learning Group to highlight the potential for time and money savings with no-tillage and cover crops ahead of soybean. Read more about Webinar Explains #NoTillb4Beans and #CoverYourBeans Campaigns
Adriane Carlson has accepted a regional director position with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She will serve Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Grundy and Tama counties in Region 9 effective Dec. 26. Read more about Adriane Carlson Named New Regional Director for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Leadership Conference will be held Nov. 26-27 at the Iowa State Center Scheman Building on the Iowa State University campus in Ames. The cost to participate in all conference activities and meals is $30 for students and $60 for all others. Read more about Women in Ag Leadership Conference Is Nov. 26-27 in Ames
Twenty-five Iowa State University Extension and Outreach staff members were honored at the Iowa 4-H YouthFest professional development conference. They were recognized for their impact on local communities, accomplishments in their field and embodiment of the ISU Extension and Outreach 4-H mission. Read more about Iowa 4-H Staff Recognized
