Kaley HohenshellProgram Coordinator515-745-2401kaleyh@iastate.edu The COVID-19 pandemic emphasized the importance of resilient local food systems. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has transitioned its nationally recognized Local Food Leader professional development …
Extension and Outreach Offers Virtual Food Systems Certification
Ag Decision Maker unveils new look for 25th anniversary
A popular source of online information for the agricultural industry in Iowa has a new and improved look. The Ag Decision Maker, published by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, unveiled …
Virtual showcase of Buffalo Ridge Orchard
The Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT), a statewide nonprofit that works with landowners to permanently dedicate their land to table food and market farming, will host a virtual showcase of …
2021 Iowa Specialty Producers Conference a Success!
The 2021 Iowa Specialty Producers Conference, moved virtual for the first time due to COVID-19 restrictions, was held Jan. 19 & 20, 2021, and event organizers are calling it a success. …
Fruit and Vegetable Continuing Instruction Course Scheduled for Feb. 22
Joe HannanExtension Commercial Horticulture Specialist515-993-4281jmhannan@iastate.edu The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Pesticide Bureau has approved a continuing instruction course for fruit and vegetable commercial (Category 1D) and private …
Risk Management Series Planned for Specialty Crop Growers
Ajay NairExtension Commercial Horticulture Specialist515-294-7080nairajay@iastate.edu Specialty crop growers experienced a wild year in 2020, with complications from the drought, derecho and the COVID-19 pandemic. This trio of events served as …
Iowa Specialty Producers Conference Is Jan. 19-20 Online
The Iowa Specialty Producers Conference is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 19-20, 2021. This second joint gathering of the Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and the Iowa Wine Growers Association will take …
Specialty Crops Risk Management Webinar Series Begins Jan. 6, 2021
Olivia HanlonFFED Extension Education Specialistohanlon@iastate.edu The pandemic of 2020 provided opportunity for specialty producers in Iowa to expand production and sales. But managing risk for specialty production is critical to …
Managing Blossom End Rot in Tomatoes and Peppers
Ajay NairISU Extension and OutreachDepartment of Horticulturenairajay@iastate.edu Many commercial growers and home gardeners often confront the issue of Blossom End Rot (BER) in their tomato, pepper, and eggplant. The BER is …
Preparing Fruits for Winter
Gail NonneckeHorticulture Professor515-294-0037nonnecke@iastate.edu There is still plenty to do in the garden during the fall in preparation for winter. In this installment of Yard and Garden, Iowa State University horticulture …