Our bimonthly newsletter, Community Matters Now, highlights the work of ISU Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development (CED) to foster thriving, resilient Iowa communities and economies ...

AMES, Iowa – Fifty Iowa youth participated in the 2024 Beef and Equine Blasts at Iowa State University, gaining a better ...

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Iowa Central Community College are offering a four-day workshop ...

The estimated costs of corn, corn silage, soybean, alfalfa, and pasture maintenance in this report are based on data from several sources. They include the annual Iowa Farm Business Association record ...

AMES, Iowa — The annual series of Iowa Pork Regional Conferences has been a long-standing partnership of Iowa Pork Producers ...

Tools are available to help farmers estimate cost of production, select appropriate farm bill program for their operation ...

The carbon intensity (CI) score of a farm's corn or soybean crop is a metric in evaluating agricultural sustainability. For farmers looking to improve profitability and environmental stewardship, ...

Inheriting a farm can be both exciting and daunting. Some people know exactly what they would like to do with the farm, but many do not. A number of questions and issues must be addressed before the ...

Fencing costs are one of the most expensive aspects of livestock grazing. The type of fence constructed greatly impacts the cost per foot, total cost, and annual ownership cost. In addition, the shape ...

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Cereal Rye for Cover Cropping in Organic Farming (from “Managing Cover Crops Profitably”) - Rye is the best cool-season cereal cover for absorbing unused soil N. It has no taproot, but rye’s ...