Prepare for the 2023 growing season by attending one of the two Ag Chemical Dealer Update meetings presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach on Dec. 13 in Nevada or Dec. 14 in a new eastern location for 2022, the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Crawfordsville.
It's the time of year when families need to consider budgeting for upcoming holiday spending and eliminating areas of waste, which may include money spent on candy, said Carol Ehlers, human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She offers some simple ways to save money at Halloween or other holidays.
Natural resource experts will discuss mitigation of E. coli during a Nov. 2 webinar with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Learning Farms.
A cover crop field day offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be held on a southeast Iowa farm Nov. 15.
The Integrated Crop Management Conference, set for Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, is once again being presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Growers, educators and industry personnel can learn more about the practical and economic aspects of high tunnel crop production during a short course Nov. 9 offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Learn more about winter squash and how to harvest and store squash in this week's Yard and Garden article from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Learn how spinach performs in the Midwest and seasonal considerations in a new publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Prairie Strips continue to be a popular conservation tool supported by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and federal conservation organizations.
Iowa State University’s Matt Nowatzke will discuss the importance of end-user input in creating effective decision support systems during Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar Oct. 26 at noon CDT.
Mini-grants are available to help four more Iowa communities implement “¡Salir Adelante! Caminos a Nuestro Futuro (Pathways for Our Future)” with local Latinx youth and their families. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach created this culturally tailored, research-based and evidence-informed curriculum that promotes career and college readiness.
Wine consumers and those interested in learning more about Iowa’s unique grapes and wines can do so at two upcoming Wine Wednesday events: Nov. 9 at Covered Bridges Winery in Madison County and Nov. 30 at Cedar Valley Winery in Jefferson County.
When Mom is taking care of Dad or another loved one, who takes care of Mom? Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers “Caregiving Relationships: Conversations on Aging” to help adult children gain the skills they need to support their aging, caregiving parents. The virtual workshop will be held via Zoom on Monday, Nov. 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.
Conservation professionals from across Iowa recently completed the first offering of the Land Stewardship Leadership Academy, a project of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Prashant Jha, weed specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will discuss precision and sustainable weed management solutions in corn and soybean production systems during the Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar Oct. 19.
Iowa farm families and their advocates are benefitting from mental health and stress assistance as well as other wellness support, thanks to the Farm and Ranch Wellness: Meeting Local Needs program.
New and emerging voices in water quality were recognized for their conservation efforts by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Suzanne Slack, fruit crop specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, offers advice for protecting strawberry plants from frost.
Graduate student to discuss the characteristics of antimicrobial resistance as a pollutant, its relationship with agricultural production and methods researchers use to track antimicrobial resistance within the broader environment.
Ornamental grasses are low-maintenance perennials that generally do well in Iowa. Learn what species to consider and tips for success in this article from horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
A dairy webinar Nov. 10 with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will feature an expert discussion on long-term dairy supply and demand trends.
Iowa youth will participate in a global research effort to grow crops on the moon thanks to collaboration between the Iowa Space Grant Consortium, Iowa 4-H and the Iowa State University Integrated Pest Management Program.
The new garden calendar from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provides research-based gardening information and highlights important dates. It also addresses "garden lore," common gardening misconceptions or myths.
Beth Doran, beef specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, explains the increase in beef prices and how people are responding.
Protein, oil and starch content are a few of the many things that can be tested in the Grain Quality Lab at Iowa State University.
