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.

New ‘Pivot Points' Podcast Explores Turning Points and Transitions for Farmers

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 16, 2025 12:42 pm

A new podcast is available for listening from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Dane County and FairShare CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Coalition.

Iowa Organic Conference to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 15, 2025 9:19 pm

Organic pioneer Bob Quinn to keynote Nov. 17 conferenceNourishing Community through Organic Agriculture: The 25th Anniversary” is this year’s theme for the Iowa Organic Conference.

Attorney General Bird Signs Agreements with Pork Processors

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
September 11, 2025 4:24 pm

Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced she has signed agreements with thirteen pork processors that allows them to continue long-standing pig-ownership agreements with Iowa farmers that have been in place for up to 20 years.

Windsor Manor Job Opening

WINDSOR MANOR OF VINTON
September 11, 2025 1:16 am

Windsor Manor of Vinton is seeking:Part-time Resident Assistants 2nd shiftPart-time Resident Assistants 3rd shiftTo apply, click HERE!

Secretary Naig Extends Sign-Up for Cover Crop Cost-Share Through September 18

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
September 10, 2025 1:33 am

With record demand this summer and fall, IDALS is allocating additional funding to allow for more participants Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that, due to record demand, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is extending the deadline for farmers to sign-up for cover crop cost-share through Sept.

Small Farms Can Access New Resources for Acreage Management

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 9, 2025 10:29 pm

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Offers New ‘Homegrown Lifestyle’ Online SeriesSmall-scale producers, homesteaders, hobby and beginning farmers can access new resources available through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.