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The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering team will hold the "Barn of Tomorrow" webinar series this September.  Designed for livestock producers, industry professionals, researchers and anyone interested in the future of livestock housing, the five-week series will explore cutting-edge advancements in livestock housing, precision technologies and strategies to enhance efficiency, sustainability and animal welfare.

We are honored to announce that Better Together has been selected for a 2025 Community Service Award from Paws on Your Heart Pet Rescue Support. When we first heard about this grant, the first thing that caught our eye was its mission: to give back to the community. Last summer, BT launched a pilot TNR program, where BT sponsored a dozen community cats spay/neuter surgeries and vaccines.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting a series of farmland leasing arrangements meetings across the state throughout July and August, as well as a statewide virtual webinar on Aug. 26. These annual meetings are offered to address questions that landowners, tenants or other interested individuals have about leasing farmland.The negotiated rate is one aspect of farmland leasing arrangements.

 Fareway Stores, Inc. is partnering with Variety - the Children’s Charity to conduct the ninth annual Round Up at the register from June 30 – July 19 at all 143 store locations. Customers will have the opportunity to round up to the next dollar or provide an additional donation on their grocery bill to help fund Variety’s mission. Dollars raised through the Round Up will provide mobility equipment to children living with special needs, as well as fund and deliver effective programs and grants to care for children who are underprivileged, at-risk, critically ill, or living with special needs.

Experts advise checking herds for ticks, parasitesThe Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has confirmed a case of Theileriosis, caused by Theileria orientalis Ikeda, in a herd of cattle in southeast Iowa for the first time.Theileria is a protozoan parasite that infects red and white blood cells, leading to anemia and, in some cases, death.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in partnership with I-29 Moo University and the Northern Plains Forage Association, invites producers, agronomists and forage enthusiasts to attend the 2025 Forage Field Day on July 31 at the Western Research and Demonstration Farm near Castana.This all-day event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature field demonstrations, expert talks and hands-on learning opportunities.

 "Sowing Our Stories . . . Beyond the Farm Gate" is the theme of the annual Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny on July 31. The conference will explore the challenges of agriculture's evolving financial and trade climate, including: * Commodity market scenarios and advice* Soil and water quality initiatives* Lender's outlook for 2025-26* Prospects for a new farm bill, tariffs, and taxes* Latest on land values and transition planning* Ag community building/storytelling* Role of women in a dynamic ag industryThe Conference kicks off at 8:15 a.

For the fourth time, Clickstop has been recognized as one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces, solidifying its reputation as a standout employer in the nation. The honor celebrates companies that have built exceptional workplaces and vibrant cultures that support their teams and drive business success.The award process involved a detailed employee survey conducted by Quantum Workplace, covering critical elements such as management effectiveness, professional development, and overall company culture.

Farmers will have an opportunity to see various strip-till bars in action during the Strip-Till Field Day near Crawfordsville on July 30.Iowa continues to see an increasing number of acres of strip-tillage each year. “The goal of this field day is to increase awareness of strip-tillage as a conservation practice to help reduce erosion, improve soil health, protect water quality and complement cover-cropping systems,” said Rebecca Vittetoe, extension field agronomist with Iowa State University.