Naig, Gov. Reynolds Encourage Farmers to Plant Fall Cover Crops to Save Money

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
October 23, 2025 12:09 pm

Farmers who plant fall cover crops can save $5 per acre on next year’s crop insurance premiums as part of the Crop Insurance Discount ProgramSecretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Governor Kim Reynolds are encouraging Iowa farmers to plant cover crops this fall to improve water quality and save money on next year’s crop insurance premiums.

Iowa Dairy Industry Doubleheader Set for Nov. 21-22

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
October 22, 2025 2:35 pm

The Friday through Saturday program will provide professional development and networking opportunities for dairy producers and allied industryAMES, Iowa — Iowa dairy professionals, farmers and industry stakeholders are invited to join a unique two-day event this fall.

Cover Crop, Relay Intercropping, Water Quality Field Day Nov. 6, Crawfordsville

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
October 21, 2025 11:45 am

Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop, relay intercropping and water quality field day near Crawfordsville on Thursday, Nov. 6, from noon to 2 p.

Opal and Hazel to hold Final Pizza Event this Friday

OPAL AND HAZEL'S
October 19, 2025 7:52 pm

After six seasons in the “Food Truck” world, we will have one LAST fire Friday October 24th at Rooster Auto starting at 4:30pm and will roll while supplies last.

Soil Compaction School at Iowa State Field Extension Education Laboratory

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
October 16, 2025 5:21 pm

Learn methods for managing and minimizing soil compaction impact on crop yields, Nov. 14Soil compaction caused by farm machinery and field traffic will be discussed at an upcoming Soil Compaction School event on Nov.

Kirkwood to Host Education to Employment Expo Oct. 21

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
October 15, 2025 12:09 pm

Kirkwood Community College will host the Education to Employment Expo on Tuesday, October 21, at the Kirkwood Continuing Education & Training Center (KCETC), located at 101 50th Ave.

I-29 Moo University to Hold Three Dairy Webinars In October

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
October 13, 2025 12:45 pm

The I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar Series, in collaboration with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will continue with three webinars on Tuesday, Oct.

Secretary Naig Announces 12 Grants to Support Iowa Specialty Crop Production

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
October 13, 2025 12:44 pm

Specialty Crop Block Grants are authorized as part of the federal Farm BillIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded Specialty Crop Block Grants to 12 projects across the state.

Kirkwood to Host Midwest Women in Safety Conference Oct. 16

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
October 10, 2025 8:40 am

 Kirkwood to Host Midwest Women in Safety Conference Oct. 16Event to highlight female leadership in workforce safety HIAWATHA, Iowa (Oct.

Upcoming Women in Ag Leadership Conference Inspires Resilience

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
October 6, 2025 2:39 pm

Early bird registration is available through Nov. 10The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Leadership Conference is open to all.