Professionals who work with location-based information can develop mapping and spatial analysis skills during a two-day ArcGIS Pro course Nov. 12-13 in Ames. more

Corn and soybean harvest in Iowa is about 20 percentage points behind the five-year average pace, but is progressing after a wet September that stalled field work. Officials urged farmers Monday to fit voting into their busy harvest-season schedules. more

Iowa State University’s Digital Ag Innovation Lab, in partnership with Terraplex Ag, will host a two-day course designed to prepare participants for the Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification exam. The workshop will take place Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab, located at 3800 University Blvd. more

The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a Boots in the Barn workshop series in southwest Iowa on Nov. 17 and 24 and Dec. 1 and 8. All sessions will be at the Lakin Community Center, 61321 315th Street, Malvern. A meal starts at 5:30 p.m., and the program runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. more

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has released a new collection of 4-H youth lessons designed to help young people explore the environmental benefits of perennial groundcover and understand how living plant systems support healthy ecosystems above and below the soil surface. more

The Iowa State University Northern Research and Demonstration Farm, the Boone River Watershed Management Authority and conservation partners will host an edge-of-field conservation practices and cover crop tour on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 8:30 a.m-1 p.m. at the research farm, 310 S. Main St., Kanawha. more

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is urging all drivers to use caution on Iowa’s roads this fall. Harvest season is underway, and large farm equipment is sharing the roads with everyday traffic. more

After a successful inaugural year, Iowa 4-H is expanding its statewide ambassador program to better showcase the wide range of opportunities in agriculture. Formerly known as the Iowa 4-H Animal Science Ambassador Program, the program has been rebranded as the Iowa 4-H Agricultural Ambassador Program, broadening its focus to include all sectors of agriculture while continuing to cultivate youth leaders, educators and advocates across the state. As the program enters its second year, a new class of ambassadors and a newly elected officer team will build on the inaugural cohort's successes while showcasing Iowa's agricultural industry. more

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has released the Iowa Conservation Professionals Map, an online resource that helps farmers and landowners easily connect with conservation professionals working in their local area. more

September rains—soon to become October rains—have turned Scott County soil into mud, pushing back the harvest and raising concerns of crown and ear rot among local farmers. more

The Federal Trade Commission along with state attorneys general, including Iowa’s, have reached a settlement with the seed and pesticide manufacturer Corteva Inc. in a case about pesticide competition. more

In typical years, according to crop progress and condition reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farmers have harvested about 10% of corn acres and 15% or more of soybean acres by the end of September. The latest USDA report, however, shows just 3% of soybean acres and 5% of corn acres have been harvested in Iowa. more

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is reminding families that farm safety needs to evolve as family members grow up and grow older. more

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture program will hold the 2026 High Tunnel Short Course at the Iowa Arboretum in Madrid, Iowa, on Nov. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm. Commercial growers, as well as those interested in high tunnel production for fruit and vegetable crops, are invited to learn about high tunnel production, connect with fellow growers and explore the arboretum.  more

As most of Iowa saw heavy rainfall over the past week, about 2% of Iowa’s corn acres have been harvested, according to the latest crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. more

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host two On-Farm Dairy Processing Forums on Oct. 9 at Empty Nest Winery in Waukon and Oct. 20 at O So Good Winery in Dyersville. The one-day programs run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are designed for dairy producers considering value-added processing as a way to diversify their operations. The same agenda will be offered at each location. more

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering team will hold the 2026 Iowa Grain Harvest webinar Monday, Sept. 21 at noon.  more

North Scott’s FFA Chapter saw tremendous success at the Iowa State Fair this year. In addition to three chapter awards, including 1st Place Overall Chapter in Horticulture, several students also earned individual awards. more

If you are looking for something different to do on a September weekend, consider taking a self-guided tour of Iowa’s historic barns. more

Home gardeners across Iowa are reporting a wide range of tomato issues this summer. While many gardeners first suspect disease, several of the most common problems are physiological disorders triggered by fluctuating weather, uneven moisture and environmental stress. more