Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to Host Windbreak School on April 8

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 20, 2026 1:19 pm

Farmers, rural landowners and natural resource professionals can attend the in-field and hands-on Windbreak School on Wednesday, April 8, from 10 a.

Hy-Vee Round Up Campaign Raises More than $370,000 for Variety

VARIETY IOWA
March 12, 2026 12:18 pm

Hy-Vee customers once again showed the power of small change making a big difference, raising an incredible $370,130 to help children across Iowa. Throughout the month of February, shoppers generously rounded up their grocery bills at the checkout to support Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa.

Naig Welcomes Applications for 3rd Year of Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
March 11, 2026 5:37 pm

Program supports on-farm dairy processing and labor-saving technologyIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that applications are now open for the third year of Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants.

Pesticide Safety: Updated Worker Protection Standard Resources Now Available

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 10, 2026 1:45 pm

The Iowa State University Pesticide Safety Education Program has updated its EPA-approved narrated video and PowerPoint to train agricultural workers and pesticide handlers in accordance with the 2015 Worker Protection Standard and the 2024 Application Exclusion Zone Rule.

Cover Crop and Plant Disease Workshop to Be Held in Ames March 24

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 9, 2026 7:12 pm

Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and plant disease workshop as part of their “Beyond the Basics: Advanced Cover Crop Series” in Ames on Tuesday, March 24, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.

More than 970 Iowa Businesses Making a Difference in Fighting Human Trafficking

IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE
March 4, 2026 11:48 am

We’re celebrating four years of Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT), four years of learning, acting, and making a real difference. In that time, IBAT has grown into a strong, statewide network of 970+ Iowa businesses across 96 counties, all committed to raising awareness, taking action, and building safer communities.

Iowa Learning Farms to Host Conservation On Tap Event in Altoona

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 3, 2026 11:48 am

Casual gathering will provide local farmers, landowners and interested Iowans with an opportunity to listen, share and learn about conservation topics with peers and experts at Iowa State University\Iowa Learning Farms will host a “Conservation On Tap” event on Thursday, March 19, from 5:30 to 7 p.

Learn the signs. Know how to respond to Human Trafficking Prevention

IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE
March 3, 2026 11:48 am

Human Trafficking Prevention, focuses on education, awareness, and prevention. Human trafficking can occur in any Iowa community and often goes unnoticed without the right information.

Kirkwood to Host 2026 Safety Conference March 26

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
March 2, 2026 1:22 pm

Kirkwood Community College will host the annual 2026 Kirkwood Safety Conference on Thursday, March 26, at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids.

Ephemeral Erosion/Conservation Practices Addressed at Advanced RUSLE2 Workshop

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 2, 2026 1:22 pm

Participants will learn about ephemeral and gully erosion, manure managementAn Advanced RUSLE 2 workshop has been scheduled for service providers and producers who are working with RUSLE2 and the Iowa Phosphorus Index to develop manure management plans.