ISU Extension and Outreach Harrison County

10/16/2026

Our farmers made a big jump this week in soybeans specifically.
*Based off participating farmers.

10/15/2026

Now opened up for 7th graders, too! Zoo Overnight
For Youth Currently in Grades 4-5-6-7
October 23-24 - ACT NOW!!!

Embark on a wild adventure and engage in hands-on learning experiences designed to enrich your understanding of Wildlife and Conservation.

This activity is for youth currently in grades 4, 5, 6, AND NOW OPEN TO 7th GRADERS.

Cost for currently enrolled 4-H members will be $20 and non-members will pay $30.
You must provide your own transportation to and from the zoo.

Arrival time at the zoo is 6:45 pm on Friday, October 23rd and pick-up time is 8:50 am on Saturday, October 24th.

Registration forms and more information are now available at the Extension Office (some are also in the front entryway for after-hours pick up) or you can email Carter at [email protected] and he can send you copies of the forms (or Payton can be reached at [email protected] and can send you forms)

10/12/2026

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/iowa-state-university-extension-and-outreach-resource-helps-new-and-experienced-maple-syrup

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has released a publication designed to help beginning and experienced producers prepare for the syrup season ahead. The four-page guide, “Maple Syrup Production,” is available for download from the ISU Extension Store.

10/09/2026

New to Harrison County Extension, Payton!

Payton is originally from Nebraska and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She is excited to join the team as the Office Assistant/Bookkeeper and is looking forward to supporting the team and helping keep things running smoothly. She looks forward to getting to know everyone. Come say hi to Payton when you are in Logan.

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

It has been a slow start to the harvest season due to wet conditions. These numbers will look different next week!

10/05/2026

https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/post/grain-quality-concerns-recent-wet-weather

October 5, 2026 Content Author: Gretchen A Mosher Iowa rainfall in 2026 has arrived in “big buckets”, with above average temperatures and rainfall raising concerns about crop quality and post-harvest storage. Nearly three-quarters of Iowa’s weather stations reported at least 4 inches of rainfa...

10/01/2026

Bird migration is happening!

09/30/2026

https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/faq/how-do-i-get-rid-mushrooms-my-yard-or-garden-bed

Question: How do I get rid of mushrooms in my yard or garden bed? Answer: Mushrooms are the reproductive or fruiting structures of fungi. Their appearance in the lawn usually indicates decaying tree stumps or roots in the soil.  In garden beds, mushrooms can appear because they are associated with ...

09/25/2026

https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/post/stuck-harvest-take-time-make-safe-equipment-recovery

September 25, 2026 Content Author: Doug Houser, Luke Fuhrer Wet field conditions can create significant challenges during harvest. Temporary ponds, saturated low areas and wet spots that may look firm from the combine or tractor cab can quickly turn into places where heavy harvest equipment becomes....