Specialty crop producers are invited to learn from industry professionals Jan. 8 and 9 by attending the Iowa Specialty Producers Conference at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. The two-day …
Iowa Specialty Producers Conference Returns Jan. 8 and 9
Understanding Cold Hardiness in Woody Fruit Crops
Randall Voscommercial fruit specialistIowa State University Extension and Outreachrjvos@iastate.edu As the temperatures drop and the first snow has arrived, a few questions are often asked about woody fruit crops. Can …
Farm Transitions Conference to be Held in Ames Feb. 8-9
Kitt Tovar Jensenstaff attorneyCenter for Agricultural Law and Taxationkwtovar@iastate.edu The 2024 Farm Transitions Conference will be held Feb. 8-9 at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. More than …
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Courses Planned
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Safe Produce Program will host upcoming Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course events concluding in April 2024. The training events provide an opportunity …
High Tunnel Short Course to Feature Industry Experts
Producers are invited to attend the 2023 Iowa High Tunnel Short Course to discuss high tunnel production, management and marketing with experts from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The …
USDA Launches Initiative to Enhance Competitiveness of the U.S. Specialty Crops Industry
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Torres Small announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is initiating a new effort to further support the U.S. specialty crops sector and increase the competitiveness …
Online Training for Home-based Kitchen Operators Covers Food Safety, Iowa Regulations
As harvest season is wrapping up, small food businesses in Iowa are busy baking pumpkin pies and canning fresh blackberry jam. Part of the food supply chain, Iowans who produce …
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Courses Planned
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Safe Produce Program will host four Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course events starting in November and concluding in April 2024. The training …
Extension Fruit Specialist Discusses Iowa Apple Harvest
As the days shorten and the chill of autumn enters the air, many look to local apple orchards for a classic crisp and sweet Iowa treat. Suzanne Slack, assistant professor …
2023 ISU Fruit and Vegetable Field Day
Field Day Info: The 2023 ISU Fruit and Vegetable Field Day is on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station near Ames. The annual event will feature various …