tag:https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/feeds/%25 2026-04-11T22:16:39-05:00 Anonymous extensionweb@iastate.edu https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/isu-extension-and-outreach-week-webinar-series-helps-farmers-manage-digital-farming-risks 2026-03-25T09:18:49-05:00 2026-03-25T08:35:49-05:00 Farm Management

To help producers strengthen their digital resilience, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a three‑part webinar series, Digital Farming Systems Risk Awareness and Management, April 7–9, during ISU Extension and Outreach Week.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/farmers-need-written-estate-and-succession-plan-iowa-state-university-extension-and-outreach-can 2026-03-24T16:01:13-05:00 2026-03-24T08:00:00-05:00 Crops, Livestock, Farm Management

A significant transfer of Iowa farmland is expected in the coming years as a large share of land is owned by farmers age 65 and older, yet many operations do not have a written estate or succession plan in place. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has developed an online portal, available at no cost, to provide education and resources that help farm families navigate the legal, financial and communication aspects of transition planning.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/iowa-state-university-extension-and-outreach-celebrates-national-agriculture-day-supports-iowa 2026-03-23T10:06:30-05:00 2026-03-23T08:50:07-05:00 Business and Industry, Community Economic Development, Crops, Environment, Livestock, Farm Management, Local Foods

With a fundamental role in teaching, research and extension, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach reflects this year’s National Agriculture Day theme, “Agriculture: Together We Grow.” All year long, ISU Extension and Outreach provides research-based information and resources to engage Iowa’s farmers, producers and agribusinesses in educational opportunities that support both profitability and sustainability.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/2026-iowa-farm-custom-rate-survey-offers-planning-guidance-iowa-producers 2026-03-17T13:23:44-05:00 2026-03-17T12:53:10-05:00 Crops, Farm Management

Farmers who depend on custom work or provide custom services can review rates reported by others across the state in the latest Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/iowa-farm-and-rural-life-poll-highlights-rising-concerns-about-soil-compaction 2026-03-13T09:41:35-05:00 2026-03-13T08:58:16-05:00 Crops, Environment, Farm Management

The 2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll, conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, surveyed 945 farmers and found that they are increasingly concerned about soil compaction and that their views on management approaches are changing over time.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/2026-iowa-crop-production-costs-increase-limiting-profit-opportunities-corn-and-soybean-farmers 2026-01-27T15:33:58-06:00 2026-01-27T11:14:05-06:00 Farm Management

Iowa corn and soybean producers continue to face tight margins heading into the 2026 growing season, according to the newly released Estimated Costs of Crop Production in Iowa – 2026 from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/registration-open-winter-2026-annies-project-and-grain-marketing-classes 2026-01-21T13:17:16-06:00 2026-01-21T12:37:26-06:00 Farm Management

Registration is now open for the winter 2026 Annie’s Project and Grain Marketing courses. The courses are designed to strengthen Iowa farmers’ business and risk-management skills. These programs are open to all and provide practical education to help producers improve profitability by managing risk, controlling costs and increasing market prices.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/lori-williams-joins-iowa-state-university-extension-and-outreach-emergency-management-program 2026-01-15T13:38:15-06:00 2026-01-15T12:47:46-06:00 Crops, Livestock, Farm Management

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has welcomed Lori Williams as its new emergency management program specialist, a newly created position focused on strengthening disaster preparedness, communication and resources across the state.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/farm-couple-getaway-returns-decorah-march 2026-01-09T09:56:15-06:00 2026-01-09T09:15:03-06:00 Livestock, Farm Management

To help farm families strengthen relationships and set family goals, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer a Farm Couple Getaway. The event is designed for farmers who want to participate in activities aimed at improving farm family communication, working on farm or family goals, navigating farm transitions or simply taking a weekend away to discuss farm and family matters.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/registration-open-2026-farm-transitions-conference 2026-01-08T10:13:37-06:00 2026-01-08T08:21:03-06:00 Farm Management

The 2026 Farm Transitions Conference will be held Feb. 5–6 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Ankeny, Iowa. The conference is hosted by the Beginning Farmer Center at Iowa State University.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/iowa-farmland-values-inch-market-readjustment 2025-12-17T16:08:19-06:00 2025-12-17T14:55:12-06:00 Farm Management

The annual Iowa State University Land Value Survey found that average farmland values increased 0.7%, or $83, to $11,549 per acre. The nominal value of an acre of farmland this year increased over last year’s nominal value, but is still about $286 per acre lower than the 2023 peak of $11,835.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/four-iowans-honored-agricultural-impact 2025-12-16T16:23:52-06:00 2025-12-16T11:34:38-06:00 Farm Management

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag program recognized four Iowa agricultural leaders during the ninth annual Women in Ag Leadership Conference, which was open to all and held in Ames on Dec. 3–4.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/farmers-challenged-persistent-cost-price-squeeze-dynamics 2025-12-02T16:04:41-06:00 2025-12-02T14:27:47-06:00 Crops, Livestock, Farm Management

The 2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll, conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Sociology, highlights ongoing economic and policy challenges faced by Iowa’s farmers. The annual survey, which gathered responses from nearly 950 farmers statewide, provides insights into farmers’ perspectives on the ups and downs of specialized commodity production.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/upcoming-women-ag-leadership-conference-inspires-resilience 2025-11-12T10:42:54-06:00 2025-11-12T10:36:00-06:00 Farm Management

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Leadership Conference is open to all. Early bird registration is available through Nov. 14. The two-day event begins on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and continues on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/farmers-ag-professionals-invited-beginner-and-intermediate-grain-marketing-workshop-jan-6-7 2025-11-07T13:51:55-06:00 2025-11-07T09:33:55-06:00 Crops, Farm Management

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Farm Business Management Team invites farmers and agriculture professionals to a Grain Marketing Workshop in Ottumwa Jan. 6–7, 2026. The two-day workshop is designed for participants with various experience levels, including those with limited and intermediate skills, as well as seasoned, successful grain marketers.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/farm-financial-planning-program-offers-personalized-insight-producers-0 2025-10-30T14:54:44-05:00 2025-10-30T14:02:55-05:00 Farm Management

With tightening margins and rising debt levels, ag professionals can play a critical role in recognizing producers' needs for financial planning and refinancing decisions. The Farm Financial Planning Program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provides in-person experts who can offer one-on-one financial counseling, a computerized analysis of the farm business and referral to other extension programs or outside services.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/iowa-state-university-extension-and-outreach-launches-estate-and-succession-planning-farm-program 2025-10-29T11:01:32-05:00 2025-10-29T10:26:37-05:00 Farm Management

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in collaboration with the Iowa State University Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation, is launching a new educational program: Estate and Succession Planning for the Farm. The program includes a series of in-person educational workshops designed to help farmers and rural landowners take the necessary steps to implement a written estate and succession plan.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/new-iowa-farm-poll-report-finds-growing-awareness-mixed-views-nutrient-reduction-strategy 2025-09-24T13:12:08-05:00 2025-09-24T10:02:04-05:00 Crops, Environment, Farm Management

A new report from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach examines awareness and attitudes among Iowa farmers regarding the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, a statewide initiative to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus runoff into Iowa’s waterways and contributions to Gulf hypoxia. The report draws on data from the Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll, an annual survey of Iowa farmers.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/drive-safely-iowa-roads-harvest-season 2025-09-22T15:35:21-05:00 2025-09-22T14:50:16-05:00 Crops, Farm Management

With harvest underway, combines, grain carts and other large equipment are appearing on Iowa roads. Drivers are reminded to slow down and share the road with farm machinery this fall.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/fall-manure-application-season-five-safety-priorities-farmers 2025-09-22T15:32:45-05:00 2025-09-22T08:32:14-05:00 Crops, Livestock, Farm Management

National Farm Safety and Health Week 2025 is Sept. 21–27, and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach reminds operators that safety is critical when handling, transporting and applying manure.