Farmers See Promise in Drones, but Express High Levels of Uncertainty of Impacts

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
April 15, 2026 11:46 am

Drones are beginning to play a role in Iowa agriculture, particularly for crop monitoring and pesticide application, but most farmers remain uncertain about the technology’s advantages and limitations, according to results from the 2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll, an annual survey of Iowa farmers conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Bloomsbury Farm Celebrates 30 Years

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 14, 2026 6:09 pm

Bloomsbury Farms in Atkins will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. As always, the corn maze design has special meaning to the family and reflects the farms 30 years.

Clickstop 5 Years of Excellence: USA Today Top Workplace

CLICKSTOP
April 9, 2026 12:30 pm

For the fifth consecutive year, Clickstop of Urbana, has been named a USA TODAY Top Workplace, solidifying its position as a national leader in employee-owned culture.

USA Communication Annual Meeting and Lunch, Saturday, April 11

SHELLSBURG TODAY
April 9, 2026 11:24 am

The Annual meeting of the USA Communication members will be held on Saturday, April 11 with registration beginning at 9:00 a.m. and the meeting set to begin at 9:30 a.

Food Processing Environmental Monitoring Course to Be Held May 7

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 30, 2026 2:28 pm

The North Central Region Center for Food Safety Modernization Act Training will host an Environmental Monitoring Course on May 7 in Des Moines.

Registration Open for 2026 Crop Scout School

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 27, 2026 11:51 am

People new to crop scouting, as well as those wanting to refresh their knowledge and skills, are invited to the 2026 Crop Scout School. Attendees may choose from two dates and locations this year:May 20  at the  Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm, located at 3115  Louisa-Washington Road, Crawfordsville.

Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Fight for Pork Producers at the Supreme Court

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
March 25, 2026 4:51 pm

Attorney General Brenna Bird is leading 24 states in a brief asking the United States Supreme Court to rule that Massachusetts’s radical pork ban is unconstitutional.

4th St. Diner April Menu

4TH ST. DINER
March 25, 2026 4:47 pm

4th Street DinerHACAP North Benton Center202 East Fourth StreetVinton, Iowa 52349319-472-4761Everyone is WELCOME! On-Site, Carryout and Home Delivered meals are available!RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIREDWe have a limited number of seats available each day.

Farmers Need a Written Estate and Succession Plan; ISUE & Outreach can help

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 25, 2026 4:47 pm

By Alaina Friesleben, Kristine Tidgren The Estate and Succession Planning for the Farm Portal helps farms and families navigate every step of developing a plan.

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.