Registration Is Open for Winter 2026 Annie's Project and Grain Marketing Classes

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
January 22, 2026 12:03 pm

Registration is now open for the winter 2026 Annie’s Project and Grain Marketing courses. The courses are designed to strengthen Iowa farmers’ business and risk-management skills.

Kirkwood Workshop to Empower Professionals to Achieve Success

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
January 21, 2026 12:43 pm

Benton County event will focus on responsibility and accountability in the workplaceKirkwood Community College is offering an opportunity for professionals to grow their confidence, strengthen relationships, and achieve more positive outcomes through an engaging new workshop, Empowered for Success: The Power of Responsibility and Accountability.

Sec. Naig Comments on USDA's Annual State and National Crop Production Summary

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
January 21, 2026 12:33 pm

Strong domestic demand, reliable exports, and predictable policies are essential to strengthening Iowa’s agriculture economy going forward Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the 2025 Crop Production Annual Summary released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

Dairy Goat Webinar Series Continues into 2026

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
January 20, 2026 5:31 pm

Webinars announced for the upcoming year to assist with dairy goat managementThe Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team will continue its dairy goat webinar series in 2026 for the state’s dairy goat producers and allied industry members.

ISU Extension and Outreach Urban Agriculture Program to Host Choose Iowa Webinar

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
January 19, 2026 4:35 pm

The Iowa State University  Urban Agriculture Program  will host a webinar focused on  Choose Iowa, the state’s signature brand for Iowa-grown and Iowa-made agricultural products, on Thursday, Feb.

Farm Couple Getaway Returns to Decorah in March 13

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
January 17, 2026 2:12 pm

Relax and rejuvenate during a weekend getawayTo help farm families strengthen relationships and set family goals, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer a Farm Couple Getaway.

ISU Extension and Outreach Launches Initiative to Empower Independent Grocers

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
January 17, 2026 2:12 pm

Join a dynamic series of professional development and networking sessions designed for independent grocersAMES, Iowa — A collaborative team at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, with funding support from the Iowa legislature, is launching a peer-to-peer learning network and webinar series for independent grocers across Iowa.

Reynolds issues proclamation for ease of access to heating fuel during winter

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
January 16, 2026 11:22 am

Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to heating and motor fuels.The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through 11:59 p.

Clickstop Named a 2026 Top Workplace for Frontline Workers

CLICKSTOP
January 14, 2026 6:26 pm

Clickstop, Inc. has been named one of the 2026 Top Workplaces for Frontline Workers, a national recognition honoring organizations that excel in supporting, empowering, and investing in the people who keep their operations running every day.

Bins of Tomorrow Webinar to Focus on Grain Conditioning for Profitability

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
January 14, 2026 6:26 pm

Farmers are invited to participate in an upcoming “Bins of Tomorrow” webinar on Feb. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. The webinar is offered by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach agricultural engineering team and will focus on issues encountered during the 2025 grain harvest, grain quality and its storability into 2026.