AMES, Iowa – Urban farmers interested in learning how to safely harvest, store and transport produce are invited to a webinar ...

At 10 a.m. Hart will present on “Tariffs, Trade and the Economy.” In the next hour, Miller and Lauren Schwarck, with the ISU ...

Iowa 4-H Youth Development is the premier youth development program of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Providing research-based education to K-12 youth, Iowa 4-H focuses on Healthy ...

An important aspect of lifetime transitions and estate planning is consideration of the times in life where it is necessary for someone to step into the shoes of another and make decisions on that ...

Machinery and equipment are major cost items in farm businesses. Larger ma­chines, new technology, higher prices for parts and new machinery, and higher energy prices have all caused machinery and ...

(This is list will not be updated throughout the season.Contact the county you are interested in attending for details of the program) 2024-2025 In-Person Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing ...

As you develop your business plan, a "management team" needs to be pulled together, with serious thought given to the key positions that need to be filled and who should fill them. The path of least ...

The body condition of horses based on the degree of fat cover is a good indicator of a horse’s general health. The body condition score (BCS) allows one to access if the horse is too thin, too fat, or ...

Commodities and differentiated products are the two ends of the product spectrum. A product is a commodity when all units of production are identical, regardless of who produces them. However, to be a ...

Knowing your farm’s Corn Suitability Rating index (CSR2) provides you with valuable insight into its potential productivity. The CSR2 system is unique to Iowa and originally created to equalize tax ...

It can be hard to feel motivated to exercise during the long winter months. The Live Healthy Iowa 10-Week Wellness Challenge may be the answer! This 10-week challenge includes tracking activity ...

Interested in improving the quality of your child care program in a fun and interactive way? Learn how to use Environment Rating Scales® to assess and improve the quality of child care programs.