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.

Webinar: Beekeeping Tips for Beginners and Experts on Urban and Rural Fars

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 9, 2025 12:15 am

An upcoming webinar from the Urban Agriculture Program with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will address common questions for aspiring and experienced beekeepers.

Hawkeye Dedicates Expanded Regional Transportation Training Center

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
September 7, 2025 10:03 pm

Hawkeye Community College dedicated its newly expanded Regional Transportation Training Center with a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, August 28.

Bird Demands Companies End Predatory AI Interactions with Kids

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
September 4, 2025 12:57 pm

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general warning major artificial intelligence companies to stop hurting kids.

September Dairy Webinar to Discuss Immigration Enforcement for Iowa Farmers

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 3, 2025 11:52 am

 The Iowa State University and Outreach Dairy Team will continue its monthly webinare series on Friday, September 12 from noon to 1:00 p.m. Kristiana Coutu, director of the Beginning Farmer Center and counsel for the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation at Iowa State University, will discuss common reasons why federal immigration officials may contact agricultural employers or visit farms.

Women Managing Farmland Forums Are Coming to Iowa

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 3, 2025 12:08 am

AWomen involved in agriculture are invited to attend one of four Women Managing Farmland Forums happening across Iowa this fall. These in-person events are open to all women landowners, farmers and agricultural decision-makers who want to build knowledge, share experiences and connect with others who care about the land.

Raising Your Dairy Best Heifer: Webinar Series Returns for Season 2

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 2, 2025 10:50 pm

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team will offer the second season of the “Raising Your Dairy Best” webinar series. The series, intended for dairy producers, will cover practical heifer management topics.