ISU Extension and Outreach - Agriculture and Natural Resources

Livestock producers and land managers are invited to participate in the Iowa Grazing Academy this July and August!

The Iowa Grazing Academy consists of online sessions and in-person field days that provide practical skills and strategies for improving grazing practices.

Learn more 👉 https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/iowa-grazing-academy-offers-online-sessions-and-person-field-days

Iowa Beef Center

Storms have recently made their way through several parts of Iowa, bringing heavy wind, rainfall, and hail.

Review this guide from our Crops team when assessing crop damage following storms.

Storm Damage - June 2026 June 11, 2026 Content Author: Rebecca Vittetoe , Meaghan Anderson, Logan McCrea The storm systems that moved across the state this week have brought wind, heavy rainfall, and hail. Below are resources to help assess crop damage following these storms.  Wind damage Some corn fields have been left ...

It's never too late to fine-tune your food business!

The Food Innovation Hub has created two resources to help food business owners prepare for farmers market days and better understand production costs, pricing strategies and profitability.

Learn more 👉 https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/new-resources-offer-pricing-and-farmers-market-guidance-food-businesses

Iowa State University Extension Farm Food and Enterprise Development

Iowa Drainage School is coming to Northwest Iowa!

This August, drainage contractors, engineers and consultants, NRCS professionals, watershed coordinators, county administrators, and anyone interested in subsurface drainage design and maintenance, can participate in the three-day program to learn about the design, installation, and maintenance of drainage systems.

Registration deadline is August 17. Learn more 👉 https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/iowa-drainage-school-comes-northwest-iowa-august

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The Iowa Pork Industry Center is offering an online Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA Plus) advisor certification session on July 7. Interested individuals should review eligibility requirements and apply on the IPIC website by June 30.

Review PQA advisor eligibility and apply here: https://tinyurl.com/47pkc2f6

What does it take to build real connections between conservation and agriculture? Iowa State’s Land Stewardship Leadership Academy is helping bridge that gap, equipping early- to mid-career natural resource professionals with the skills, confidence and networks needed to work more effectively with farmers and landowners.

Through hands-on learning, conversations with producers and mentorship from ISU experts, participants gain a deeper understanding of Iowa agriculture while strengthening leadership and communication abilities.

The result? Stronger partnerships, greater empathy and real-world impact across the state.

Read more ⬇️

https://stories.cals.iastate.edu/2025/05/fostering-connections-farmers-conservation-colleagues

If you're facing watering restrictions, know that lawns can be maintained with minimal irrigation. Our horticulture and turfgrass specialists share their direction for homeowners:

✅ Even when lawn foliage dies back, crowns and roots remain alive.
✅ Most healthy lawns can survive dormancy for four to six weeks without water.
✅ Avoid cycling between dormancy and greening with intermittent irrigation.
✅ Raise mowing height to 3.5–4 inches.
✅ Hold off on fertilizing dormant lawns.

Learn more about how to maintain your lawn during watering restrictions 👉 https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/iowa-state-university-extension-and-outreach-offers-lawn-care-guidance-amid-central-iowa

Iowa State Extension Yard and Garden

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is closely monitoring the New World Screwworm situation, and has issued guidance to help livestock producers and pet owners keep their animals safe. Routine inspections and early detections are key. When animals receive prompt veterinary treatment, they can fully recover from the NWS. Learn more at iowaagriculture.gov/nws.

Registration is open for Iowa Swine Day, June 25, in Ames, Iowa! 🐷

Register and learn more at https://www.ipic.iastate.edu/iowaswineday

Don't miss your chance to attend Iowa Swine Day! This one-of-a-kind conference offers the most current information on topics critical to today's pork industry.

Producers, industry leaders, and researchers will share their insights in applied and research-focused sessions throughout the day. Join us on June 25, in Ames, IA!

Register and learn more at ipic.iastate.edu/iowaswineday

We hope to see you there! 🐷