Manage Fire Risks During Harvest

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
October 3, 2025 11:25 am

Dry conditions raise field fire concerns during Iowa corn harvestEarly planting combined with warm spring and fall conditions has led to an earlier-than-usual corn harvest in Iowa.

Sec. Naig Urges Iowans to Prioritize Safety, Mental Health this Harvest Season

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
October 1, 2025 4:28 pm

National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 21-27With the busy harvest season commencing across the state, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is urging Iowans to keep safety top of mind in the field, around the farm and on the road.

Clickstop Named Among Iowa's Top Workplaces for 12th Time

CLICKSTOP
September 30, 2025 11:47 am

Clickstop, Inc. has once again been recognized as one of Iowa’s Top Workplaces, earning this prestigious honor for the 12th time in its 20-year history.

4th St. Diner October Menu

4TH ST. DINER
September 29, 2025 7:44 pm

Gov. Reynolds issues harvest proclamation

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
September 26, 2025 12:45 pm

Gov. Reynolds today signed a  proclamation  related to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through October 18, 2025.

Fall Manure Application Season: Five Safety Priorities for Farmers

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 26, 2025 12:21 pm

National Farm Safety and Health Week 2025 is Sept. 21—27, and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach reminds operators that safety is critical when handling, transporting and applying manure.

Iowa Farm Poll Report Finds Growing Awareness, Mixed Views on Nutrient Reduction

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 25, 2025 12:01 pm

Iowa farmers' awareness of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy grows, but many are uncertain about its effectivenessA new report from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach examines  awareness and attitudes among Iowa farmers regarding the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, a statewide initiative launched in 2013 to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus runoff into Iowa’s waterways and contributions to Gulf hypoxia.

Workshop to Highlight Soil Health Benefits of Livestock Integration

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 24, 2025 9:32 pm

Agriculture and conservation professionals, farmers, landowners and students are invited to attend a regional training focused on the science, management and soil health benefits of integrating livestock into farming systems.

Webinar to Discuss Tips for Becoming an Employer of Choice in Food and Ag

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 18, 2025 3:26 pm

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Farm, Food and Enterprise Development program will host a webinar titled, “Becoming an Employer of Choice: What Today’s Workforce Values and Strategies for Attracting and Keeping Employees in Agricultural and Food Systems Settings,” on Wednesday, October 29, from 11 a.

ISU Extension & Outreach to Host Urban Agr Public Meeting on Municipal Regs

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 18, 2025 12:42 am

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s  Urban Agriculture program  invites farmers and community members to attend an Urban Agriculture Public Forum focused on municipal regulations on Friday, September 26, from 11 a.