Cybersecurity Initiative Protects Iowa Farmers and Rural Businesses

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
May 14, 2025 7:17 pm

Building a safer digital future for Iowa agricultureIn an era when cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach launched the Cybersecurity for Iowa Farmers and Rural Businesses project to help protect rural communities' digital infrastructure.

Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference set for June 11 and 12

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
May 10, 2025 6:23 pm

Dairy farmers and industry professionals are invited to attend the 2025  Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference  on June 11 and 12 at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Celebrating Small Business Month: The Heartbeat of Iowa

SECRETARY OF STATE
May 6, 2025 3:51 pm

The heart of Iowa beats in our small businesses. These entrepreneurs create jobs, solve problems, and build community. Today and every day, I'm inspired by the dedication and resilience of Iowa's small business owners who keep our state moving forward.

I-29 Moo U Presents a New Webinar Series Focusing on the Beef-on-Dairy Industry

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
May 2, 2025 5:49 pm

The I-29 Moo University is extending its service to the beef-on-dairy industry by moving beyond a single annual Dairy Beef Short Course to now offering the Beef-on-Dairy Dialogue webinar series.

Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Bloomsbury Farm

SENATOR JONI ERNST
May 1, 2025 5:34 pm

Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Bloomsbury Farm of Benton County.

Casey's in Vinton & Urbana among Projects to Expand Drivers' Access to E15

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
April 30, 2025 12:19 pm

Two Casey's stations in Urbana and Vinton were awarded grants. In Urbana the amount granted was $5,200.00 and the Casey's on C Ave. in Vinton, $4,993.

Sorghum Forage: A Resilient Option with Smart Management

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
April 30, 2025 11:47 am

A new resource provides insight on managing prussic acid toxicity in sorghumIowa State University Extension and Outreach has published a new resource for livestock producers, “Management Strategies of Prussic Acid Toxicity in Sorghum.

Stateline Dairy & Ag Outlook Seminar June 17: Understanding a Changing Industry

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
April 29, 2025 2:00 pm

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s annual Stateline Dairy and Ag Outlook Seminar will be held on Tuesday, June 17, from 9:30 a.

May 2025 Menu

4TH ST. DINER
April 28, 2025 12:15 pm

Drone Workshop Offers Farmers Education on Safety, Resources - Test Preparation

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
April 25, 2025 12:09 pm

The use of drones in agriculture continues to be a popular conversation among farmers across the Midwest, and for good reason. Drone usage can help with capturing arial imagery during planting season, weed and crop scouting, spraying crops, locating cattle, documenting storm damage and much more, making them a reliable tool for identifying problems quickly and efficiently.