19 Jul 2017

Iowa State University students gain a global perspective on agriculture and life sciences

By Carole A. Custer

AMES, IA (07/19/2017)-- Students saw agriculture and the life sciences first-hand in several European countries, Uganda, China and Taiwan through various study abroad programs this summer.

19 Jul 2017

Secretary Perdue Announces New Leadership for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services

By USDA Office of Communications

(Washington, D.C., July 19, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today named three individuals to take on leadership roles within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (FNCS).

14 Jul 2017

NOP Alert: Fraudulent Certificates Posted

By USDA Office of Communications

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) has revised its webpage for posting fraudulent organic certificates. The text-based list of fraudulent certificates has been replaced with a more user-friendly, downloadable spreadsheet. The new spreadsheet makes it easier for users to review, search, and sort the list.

14 Jul 2017

Use Social Media to Capture and Track Crop Diseases

By Becky L. King

Twitter campaign encourages farmers to tweet corn and soybean diseases

14 Jul 2017

Farmland Leasing Meetings to Increase Understanding of Rental Agreements

By Becky L. King

Farm tenants and land owners are encouraged to attend August 15 in Bettendorf

Bettendorf, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Scott County is hosting a farmland leasing meeting on Tuesday August 15 at 6:00 PM, Scott County Extension Office, 875 Tanglefoot Lane in Bettendorf. The annual meeting is offered to address questions that land owners, tenants or other interested individuals have about leasing farmland.

14 Jul 2017

"Nothing Compares" to Agricultural Education at the Iowa State Fair

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (07/13/2017) (readMedia)-- Agricultural education is a highlight at the Iowa State Fair. From baby animals to food production and more, you will find plenty of exciting activities to learn more about Iowa's important agriculture industry.

Blue Ribbon Kids' Club

12 Jul 2017

AMS National Organic Program Strengthens Organic Control Systems through Training

By USDA Office of Communications

The National Organic Program Hosts Organic Control Systems Training in Chile

10 Jul 2017

Q&A: Good News for Iowa Beef With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: What’s the update regarding China’s ban on American beef?

10 Jul 2017

Soil Health Field Day July 12 near Donahue

By Becky L. King

DONAHUE, Iowa – A field day near Donahue, Iowa will share information about improving soil health to make farmland more productive, efficient and sustainable for the next generation. Farmers from the area and other experts will discuss how soil health impacts the business side of farming during the July 12 field day.

The event will focus on:

  • Cover crop management and machinery set-up

  • Herbicide and cover crop interactions

10 Jul 2017

Beef Feedlot Assessment Field Days Set in Eastern Iowa

By Becky L. King

Vinton, Iowa -- Beef producers in eastern Iowa are invited to learn about the process of completing the BQA Feedyard Assessment at one of three field days offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach this summer.

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