On Friday, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation extending Iowa’s harvest through Dec. 6. more

A hearing before the Iowa Utility Commission next Tuesday, Nov. 17, will determine whether Central Iowa Power Cooperative can move forward with its plan to build a natural-gas power plant on land zoned for agricultural preservation in rural Maysville. more

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering team will hold the second season of the "Barn of Tomorrow" webinar series in November and December. more

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team will host its annual Dairy Goat Management Seminar at two locations in December. The focus is healthy herds and profitable practices. more

Iowa 4-H and Iowa FFA are proud to announce the launch of “Ag Unlocked: Explore. Connect. Lead.”, a new agricultural leadership summit designed to inspire the next generation of agricultural innovators, entrepreneurs and community leaders. This event is made possible through the generous financial support from Pioneer®, Vylor's flagship seed brand, sales representatives across Iowa. more

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has released its 2027 Garden Calendar, “Thyme for Herbs.” Now in its 49th year of production, the calendar is available for purchase on the ISU Extension Store. more

A Dec. 17 workshop will provide an opportunity for producers to learn more about the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2 (RUSLE2), as well as the Iowa Phosphorus Index. The workshop is a collaborative effort between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the United States Department of Agriculture and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and will be held in Ames. more

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will host the 37th Annual Integrated Crop Management Conference, set for Dec. 9–10, at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. more

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Farm Business Management Team invites farmers and agriculture professionals to a Grain Marketing Workshop in Peosta, Jan. 5–6, 2027. The two-day workshop is designed for participants of all experience levels, from those with limited or intermediate skills to seasoned, successful grain marketers. The program is developed and facilitated by ISU Extension and Outreach staff; those from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois are also welcome and encouraged to attend. more

When Gary Schroeder was a boy he ate watermelon with Mr. and Mrs. Budelier, who lived next door. They kept sheep in the prairie barn he now owns in rural Wilton. more

Harvest time at Hollow Maple Farms in Bennett is like any other time of the year for the Wright family, filled with its own successes and struggles. Every season brings something different, and that is one of the things Sean Wright says he enjoys most about farming. more

Harold Scherer never liked horses. That’s why he loved tractors. more

Registration is now open for the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s (IFBF) 108th Annual Meeting, Dec. 8-9 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines. Farm Bureau members and leaders can register to gain timely agricultural policy insights, explore practical on-farm uses for artificial intelligence, prepare for successful farm transitions and take part in leadership sessions, networking opportunities and awards recognizing county Farm Bureau achievements. more

As harvest season continues, many fields across Iowa will soon be bare. But bare fields can lead to reduced soil health. more

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said he wanted to continue connecting Iowa consumers to local products at a tour of Baetke Custom Cuts, a meat locker in rural Long Grove. more

Soybean harvest across Iowa has picked up after a slow start to harvest season and is now 6 percentage points behind the five-year average harvest, according to the latest crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. more

The Iowa Food System Coalition is embarking on a 12-month project studying pasture-based livestock systems in Iowa to examine the community and economic benefits of the practices. more

The Iowa Donation Garden Network, a statewide initiative designed to connect and empower garden organizers through expert-led education, shared resources and collaborative programming, is accepting applications for the 2027 growing season. Interested community garden organizers are encouraged to register for 2027 membership by Dec. 31. more

Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and grazing field day as part of their “Beyond the Basics: Advanced Cover Crop Series” in rural Epworth on Thursday, Nov. 12, from noon to 2 p.m. The event is open to farmers and landowners at no cost and includes a complimentary meal. more

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