DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 14, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director in Iowa Theresa Greenfield today announced that she is departing her leadership position …
DES MOINES – After several consecutive dry years, above-average rainfall in 2024 improved drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Iowa ended the …
The four-page executive summary of the November-issued report on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) doesn't predict when or how the hopefully-named "green" aircraft fuel will be produced. Instead, …
Winter is coming fast and with it, snow and wind. Cattle and farmsteads both can really benefit from properly placed windbreaks. There are two main types of windbreak function on a farm: livestock …
With the two regular gun seasons now in the books, Iowa’s deer hunting shifts to a more solitary endeavor with the opening of the late muzzleloader season and the reopening of the archery …
The first snow of the season is a popular event with pheasant hunters because it often sends the birds to cover where hunters expect to find them. And while a little snow is good, too much snow can …
Iowa crop and livestock farmers and agricultural landowners are asked to complete an online survey on CRP and marginal lands. The survey is being conducted by the World Wildlife Fund with support …
Land values across Northwest Iowa — and most of the state — fell during 2024, snapping a five-year growth trend. According to a press release from Iowa State University’s …
The Christmas tree was a scrub cedar hacked from the edge of the woods that bordered the farm. Big-bulbed lights, strung in barber pole fashion, generated almost as much heat as the nearby …
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and its federal partners have been monitoring for the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Iowa’s wild birds …
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced on Dec. 12 that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is expanding its popular Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Project into …
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) welcomes input on the assessment of environmental impacts on two programs – the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) and …
ORANGE CITY, Iowa ― What will ag markets and profitability look like the next 18 months? That is the question Chad Hart, nationally recognized market economist with Iowa State University, will …
Iowans can buy 2025 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2024 expire on Jan. 10. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo …
As we get into the heart of deer season, those that enjoy watching or hunting deer have noticed the obvious decline in the deer population. The question is why? As with many things in nature, …
After a very dry September and October, above-average rainfall in November improved drought conditions for most of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. November’s …
The 2025 Crop Advantage meetings will give producers a solid foundation of current research-based crop production information to help make smart, informed decisions for their farming operation. The …
Agricultural producers of perishable commodities including fruits, vegetables and floriculture can now get funding for controlled atmosphere storage through Farm Storage Facility Loans (FSFL) offered …
(ANKENY, IOWA) – The Iowa Biodiesel Board is celebrating a milestone in the adoption of biodiesel blends, with sales in 2023 reaching 486.5 million gallons, nearly tripling from the 160.8 …
Seasonal fall temperatures and lack of snow make it perfect conditions to work in your yard or timber areas. Late fall to winter is a great time to prune trees. Insect and pathogens …