Learn about carbon markets, corn rootworm management and the latest in water quality research at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's field day at the Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm.
In his new role as American Society for Horticultural Science extension division vice president, Ajay Nair will be working closely with horticulture society members, universities, industry professionals, students and the public. He is part of the horticulture team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Learn about the latest agronomic research and get a growing season update at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's research farm field day Sept. 8 in Kanawha.
Dry weather and extensive heat have limited hay yields for some growers, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. A helpful resource is the state listing of online hay and straw sellers, where more than than 70 farms and farm companies are listed, with details about the crop, as well as information about delivery, custom baling and hay grinding services.
At this year’s Farm Progress Show, specialists from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and USDA will discuss recent efforts to increase the population of this essential pollinator and resources to improve its numbers in the future.
Youth in grades 7-12 from across Iowa tested their integrated pest management skills through several tasks and challenges, both in the field and in the classroom, during the 12th annual Iowa Youth Crop Scouting Competition on July 28.
To help growers improve their identification skills, plant disease and insect diagnostic specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will have displays of common insects and plant disease issues at this year’s Farm Progress Show, Aug. 30-Sept. 1 in Boone.
The ribbon cutting for the new Research and Learning Center building will be held during the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm annual field day Sept. 8. Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Crawfordsville for the event.
Farmers and landowners are invited to a field day Aug. 25 to learn about best management practices for establishing cover crops and maintaining yields during the transition to a higher residue system of no-tillage and cover crops. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Learning Farms will lead the discussion.
An Aug. 24 field day with Iowa Learning Farms and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will explore the benefits of converting marginal land areas prone to flooding, to perennial vegetation.
