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

Less than 10% of Iowa corn acres have reached the mature stage as of the latest crop progress and condition report, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture anticipates some reports of  harvested acres to appear in the next weekly report. more

Farmers who purchased and had to repair John Deere large agricultural equipment during a certain time frame may be eligible for a payment as part of an antitrust class-action settlement. more

Farmers, ag retailers, crop advisors and conservation professionals can explore current Iowa State University research on cropping systems, nitrate loss, cover crops and a potential alternative biomass crop — miscanthus — at the upcoming Fall Field Day at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm on Sept. 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is hosted by ISU Extension and Outreach, ISU Research Farms and the Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association. more

With 47% of Iowa corn acres in the dent stage, according to the latest crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the crop is nearing harvest season. more

Complete results of the 2026 Mississippi Valley Fair! more

As August progresses and gardens across Iowa reach their peak, home gardeners face an important task: harvesting vegetables at the right stage of maturity. Proper timing not only improves flavor and texture, but also encourages many crops to keep producing. more

Farmers, ag retailers, crop advisors and conservation professionals can explore current Iowa State University research on cropping systems, nitrate loss, cover crops and a potential alternative biomass crop — miscanthus — at the upcoming Fall Field Day at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm on Sept. 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is hosted by ISU Extension and Outreach, ISU Research Farms and the Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association. more

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Digital Ag Innovation Lab at Iowa State will offer Combine University, a premier educational experience designed for operators to meet the technical demands of the 2026 harvest season. The single-day, hands-on training will be offered on three dates — Aug. 24, 25 and 26 — in Boone. more

The premier national event in beef cattle reproductive management returns to Iowa this year, hosted by the Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University. The 2026 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle meeting is set for Nov. 10–11 in Des Moines at the Holiday Inn Des Moines- Airport/Conference Center. The meeting is organized by the Beef Reproduction Task Force. more