Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today encouraged producers of pesticide sensitive crops to renew their field and beehive entries on the Iowa Sensitive Crops Registry. “The Iowa Sensitive Crop …
Secretary Naig Reminds Farmers, Apiarists to Update Information on Iowa Sensitive Crop Directory
Randall Vos Named New Commercial Fruit Crop Specialist
The newest commercial fruit crop specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will use his extensive background in the industry to help Iowa fruit growers overcome challenges. Randall Vos …
Growing Sweet Potato in Iowa
The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) belongs to the family Convolvulaceae (morning glory family). While typically considered as a vegetable suitable for vegetable gardens in the southern United States, sweet potato …
Organic Greens Field Day in Kalona, IA
Iowa Organic Association is hosting its first Field Day of 2022 at Kalona, IA, on Friday, June 24th from 9am-1pm. James Nisly started Organic Greens in 1998 to produce food …
Yard and Garden: Planting Perennial Vegetables
Asparagus, rhubarb and horseradish are three perennial vegetables that, once planted, will come back from their roots year after year. When fully established in a favorable location, and when good …
Techniques for Managing Frost in Vegetable and Fruit Crops
Fruit and vegetable growers often wish to take advantage of the early part of the spring growing season, but care must be taken to avoid the costly damages from frost. …
Farmers with Visitors Can Manage Risk with Free Online Course
Bringing visitors onto the farm can be a great way to educate others about farm life, and it’s a critical part of the agritourism and agritainment industries. However, there are …
Small Farm Sustainability Podcast Recognized for Authority and Outreach
A podcast designed and produced by the Farm, Food and Enterprise Development program with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has been recognized for its outreach. The Small Farm Sustainability Podcast, …
Slack Named New Extension Fruit Crops Specialist
Corn and soybeans may be the dominant crops grown in Iowa, but there is plenty of opportunity for specialty crops, including fruits, according to the newest fruit crop specialist with …
Growing Together Volunteers Donated 91,000-plus Pounds of Fruits and Vegetables
A pandemic and severe drought challenged fruit and vegetable growers across the state in 2021, but volunteers with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach rose to the occasion. As part …