Workshop attendees will hear about the benefits of cover crops from local farmers, and from cover crop specialists on choosing seed varieties, innovative application methods, and best management practices for termination and row crop planting into increased residue.

  Read more about Cover Crop Workshop in Sioux Center Is Dec. 11

Master Gardener volunteers with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach continue to improve the lives and communities of Iowans. Twenty-two counties across the state received Growing Together Mini-Grants in 2019, which resulted in about 115,000 pounds of produce being donated to nearby pantries. Read more about Growing Together Mini Grantees Donate More Than 100,000 Pounds of Produce in 2019

In response to high levels of both personal and financial farm stress, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering four “Farm Couple Getaways” aimed at farmers wanting to take advantage of activities to improve farm family communication, work on farm or family goal-setting, or work on farm transitioning, or who would just like a weekend away to discuss farm and family issues. Read more about Farm Couples Can Enjoy a Weekend Getaway This Winter

Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Titan Machinery in Grundy Center. Read more about Cover Crop Workshop Dec. 3 in Grundy Center

New farmland drainage practices for water quality improvement will be the focus of a workshop Dec. 18 in Fort Dodge. Participants will learn essential information for designing and planning new water quality practices, such as bioreactors, control structures, saturated buffers and wetlands. Read more about Drainage Water Quality Practices Workshop Will Cover Options

Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University share information about when to delay cutting back perennials and which perennials need mulch protection from extreme winter temperature fluctuations that cause heaving. Read more about Yard and Garden: Late Autumn Perennial Care

Wet conditions have created significant challenges this year for cattle producers who want to put up hay for winter forage needs. Producers who still need to put up hay this fall may want to consider making baleage as an option for dealing with cold and wet weather conditions. Read more about Iowa Beef Center Offers Baleage Information as Winter Forage Option

A wet growing season caused challenges for farms across the state in 2019, including at Iowa State University’s Research and Demonstration Farms. Weather-related topics were frequently included in field days as the growing season progressed. Read more about Field Days in 2019 Were Reflective of the Difficult Growing Season

Farm liquidity across Iowa has been in decline over the past several years, despite a slight increase in 2018. Read more about Iowa Farm Liquidity in Decline, Aside from Government Payments

It’s hard enough to keep perennials in the ground alive during Iowa’s extreme winters. It’s much harder to over-winter potted trees, shrubs and plants. ISU Extension and Outreach horticulture specialists offer several ways to over-winter potted plants. Read more about Yard and Garden: Over-wintering Potted Plants

Before harvest comes to a close, producers, ag lenders and suppliers are already planning ahead for next year. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach economists will offer valuable insight on key factors impacting 2020 operating decisions at 13 Pro-Ag Outlook and Management Seminars to be held across the state in November and December. Read more about Pro-Ag Seminars to Examine Market Outlook, Trade Impacts, Financial Status of Iowa Agriculture

In order to help Iowans understand their options under the 2018 Farm Bill, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is planning meetings to explain the different farm bill titles and programs that pertain to each part of the state. Read more about Farm Bill Meetings Planned across Iowa