Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Johnson County

08/24/2026

Corn is in the mid to later reproductive stages. A lot of fields are now at R4 or the dough stage, and there are already some fields at the R5 or the dent stage. Read more on the corn reproductive stages. (Credit to this chart goes to Brian Lang, retired extension field agronomist)

08/21/2026

There is still time to register️ ❗️

With fertilizer prices remaining high and crop margins tight, every nutrient management decision matters.

Join ISU Extension and Outreach specialists Rebecca Vittetoe and Ryan Drollette for a hands-on Fertilizer and Finance Workshop focused on helping farmers make informed fertility decisions that maximize profitability. The workshop is August 26 from 1 to 3 pm at the Johnson County Extension Office.

You'll learn:
✅ How to interpret soil test results for P, K, and lime
✅ Fertility planning and budgeting tools
✅ Ways to improve return on your fertilizer investment

Bring your most recent soil test results and put what you learn to work immediately.
💵 Cost: $60/person
🗓️ Register by August 21, 2026 by going to https://go.iastate.edu/IRIRJA or calling the Johnson County Extension Office at: 319-337-2145.

08/18/2026

With fertilizer prices remaining high and crop margins tight, every nutrient management decision matters.

Join ISU Extension and Outreach specialists Rebecca Vittetoe and Ryan Drollette for a hands-on Fertilizer and Finance Workshop focused on helping farmers make informed fertility decisions that maximize profitability. The workshop is August 26 from 1 to 3 pm at the Johnson County Extension Office.

You'll learn:
✅ How to interpret soil test results for P, K, and lime
✅ Fertility planning and budgeting tools
✅ Ways to improve return on your fertilizer investment

Bring your most recent soil test results and put what you learn to work immediately.
💵 Cost: $60/person
🗓️ Register by August 21, 2026 by going to https://go.iastate.edu/IRIRJA or calling the Johnson County Extension Office at: 319-337-2145.

07/30/2026

On behalf of our entire Johnson County Extension team, THANK YOU for such a great week!

We wrapped up the 2026 Johnson County 4-H & FFA Fair with the livestock auction this morning, a moment that reminds us about the abundance of people who have and continue to support our youth.

🤝 Auction buyers for investing in our youth.
🏆 Trophy, award, and Clover Club sponsors for seeing the value and hard work these kids put into their projects.
🖇 Project leaders for encouraging enthusiasm and making learning opportunities possible.
🩺 Veterinarians for the time and care of animals during the week that exhibitors work hard with year-round.
🗣 Club leaders, FFA advisors, and volunteers who support youth in more ways than one.
📸 Hills Bank for capturing our members in action.
👕 Stutsmans for sponsoring the 2026 fair t-shirt.
🍀 Johnson County Fairgrounds for helping us make it the best week of the year.

And parents, siblings, our community, and everyone in between for their time, generosity, and support. We are helping our youth shape the future because of you.

Thank you!

07/25/2026

Running to the Johnson County Fair this week 🏃

All kinds of great stuff happening today through July 29th!
Find the full schedule here: https://go.iastate.edu/NKLHT5

07/22/2026

Image Local leaders and public-serving professionals can build practical skills this August

07/20/2026

Come see the Johnson County Master Gardeners of Iowa at the 2026 Johnson County Fair starting in just a few days! Take a stroll through the demo garden, talk with the master gardeners themselves, and walk through the butterfly house.

🪻 Horticulture Garden Display open:
Saturday - Tuesday from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

🦋 Butterfly House open:
Saturday - Tuesday from 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

See you on the Johnson County Fairgrounds July 25-29!

07/18/2026

Image (L-R) Resource team member Anne-Marie Lubenau, Denison Mayor Dustin Logan, Steven King and Susan Boren Endowed Dean Luis Rico-Gutierrez, Shena

06/26/2026

As summer activities start to pick up, we wanted to give a quick reminder of our office hours.

If you have questions, please reach out by calling 319-337-2145 or emailing [email protected].

06/25/2026

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