tag:https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/feeds/%25 2026-04-11T22:13:29-05:00 Anonymous extensionweb@iastate.edu https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/clover-kids-bring-birthday-joy-poweshiek-county-families-through-community-project 2026-04-10T14:33:40-05:00 2026-04-10T13:55:54-05:00 Kids and Teens-4-H

What began as a simple conversation about helping neighbors quickly grew into a countywide effort rooted in compassion. Poweshiek County Clover Kids set out to ensure that every child and every adult could celebrate their birthday with joy, and during Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week, they launched a heartfelt project that exceeded expectations.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/leadership-programming-helps-communities-navigate-todays-challenges 2026-04-10T13:14:35-05:00 2026-04-10T11:40:47-05:00 Community Economic Development

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development has developed a series of two-to-three-hour leadership workshops centered on specific challenges leaders describe today. Topics include understanding demographic trends, working through communication differences, leading more effective meetings, engaging community members and using artificial intelligence responsibly.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/heat-stress-resources-published-iowa-pork-industry-center 2026-04-10T09:24:31-05:00 2026-04-10T08:47:21-05:00 Livestock

Swine producers can access new resources available from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to mitigate summer heat stress. “Heat Stress in Swine Production: Breeding Herd Considerations” and “Heat Stress in Swine Production: Basic Research” are available for download from the ISU Extension Store.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/field-future-learning-opportunities-iowa-youth-crop-scouting-competition 2026-04-08T11:18:50-05:00 2026-04-08T10:44:52-05:00 Crops, Kids and Teens-4-H, STEM

The 2026 Crop Scouting Competition for youth is set for July 27, according to Iowa 4-H and the Iowa State University Integrated Pest Management program. The competition will take place at the Field Extension Education Laboratory in Boone. The deadline to register is July 1.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/iowa-farmers-see-promise-drones-express-high-levels-uncertainty-about-impacts 2026-04-08T11:03:30-05:00 2026-04-08T10:25:06-05:00 Crops

Drones are beginning to play a role in Iowa agriculture, particularly for crop monitoring and pesticide application, but most farmers remain uncertain about the technology’s advantages and limitations, according to results from the 2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll, an annual survey of Iowa farmers conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/join-monthly-garden-qa-live-spring-iowa-state-university-extension-and-outreach 2026-04-07T12:56:21-05:00 2026-04-07T11:12:06-05:00 Yard and Garden

As lawns green up and gardens come to life across Iowa, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach invites gardeners to take advantage of Garden Q&A Live, a monthly interactive program designed to provide timely help throughout the growing season.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/be-prepared-new-disaster-readiness-website-isu-extension-and-outreach 2026-04-06T10:49:58-05:00 2026-04-06T10:43:01-05:00 About, Business and Industry, Community Economic Development, Home and Family, Crops, Livestock

Iowans face a wide range of disasters each year, and preparation is one of the most effective ways to reduce risk. To support communities statewide, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has launched a new Disaster Readiness website — a one-stop hub for trusted information and resources to help Iowans prepare, respond and recover from disasters.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/spring-planning-and-zoning-workshops-local-officials-open-registration 2026-04-06T10:04:03-05:00 2026-04-06T09:55:38-05:00 Community Economic Development

Local elected officials and community leaders across Iowa can register this spring for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Introduction to Planning and Zoning for Local Officials, a three-hour workshop focused on land-use issues that shape development patterns, business growth, farmland and access to public spaces. Evening workshops in April and May are still open for registration.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/cathy-hockaday-receives-ellen-swallow-richards-public-service-award 2026-04-02T14:26:26-05:00 2026-04-02T14:18:26-05:00 About, Home and Family

Cathy Hockaday, a health and human sciences program manager with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, was awarded the Ellen Swallow Richards Public Service Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities Board on Health and Human Sciences.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/iowa-state-university-extension-and-outreach-host-two-new-summer-cooking-camps-youth 2026-04-02T15:31:50-05:00 2026-04-02T13:15:39-05:00 Food, Nutrition and Health, Kids and Teens-4-H

Youth may register now for two new Cyclone Kitchen Summer Camps to be held on the Iowa State University campus in June. Designed for students entering fourth through seventh grade, these hands-on culinary camps give youth the chance to explore cooking, creativity and healthy living in a real teaching kitchen. Human Sciences Extension and Outreach is offering the camps in partnership with Iowa 4 H Youth Development.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/cyclone-lambing-school-offers-practical-training-sheep-producers 2026-04-01T15:52:23-05:00 2026-04-01T15:48:58-05:00 Livestock

The Cyclone Lambing School on April 17 provides practical instruction on ewe and lamb care before, during and immediately after lambing. This event will take place at the Iowa State University Sheep Teaching Farm in Ames.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/prepare-federal-aviation-administration-part-107-certification-may-drone-workshop 2026-03-31T15:59:19-05:00 2026-03-31T15:56:15-05:00 Crops, Environment

Iowa State University’s Digital Ag Innovation team, in partnership with Terraplex Ag, will host a two-day Drone Workshop designed to prepare participants for the Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification exam. The workshop will take place May 27–28 at the Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab in Ames.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/iowa-state-university-extension-and-outreach-releases-new-healthy-eating-active-living-guidelines 2026-03-31T15:54:09-05:00 2026-03-31T13:27:24-05:00 Food, Nutrition and Health

Organizations that serve or sell food can create healthier environments with a new, evidence-based resource from Iowa State University. The Healthy Eating Active Living Guidelines Toolkit can help organizations promote health and well-being for every person who enters their space.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/new-toolkit-highlights-iowa-libraries-role-supporting-community-food-access 2026-03-30T15:38:28-05:00 2026-03-30T15:15:58-05:00 Food, Nutrition and Health, Community Economic Development, Local Foods

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has released “Nourishing Communities: Strategies for Food and Nutrition Access in Iowa Public Libraries.” The new publication from Farm, Food and Enterprise Development showcases how libraries are advancing food access and nutrition support in communities across Iowa. 

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/new-statewide-initiative-advances-value-added-fruit-and-vegetable-processing 2026-03-30T13:53:59-05:00 2026-03-30T13:47:19-05:00 Food, Nutrition and Health, Community Economic Development, Yard and Garden, Local Foods

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is leading a statewide initiative that brings innovative, mobile processing equipment and hands-on education to communities across Iowa. The newly developed Crop Cart is designed to support farmers’ and small businesses’ efforts to create new value-added products, offer opportunities for event and educational taste-testing and strengthen Iowa’s food system.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/isu-extension-and-outreach-week-april-6-11 2026-03-30T10:23:34-05:00 2026-03-30T10:01:53-05:00 About

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week is April 6-11. With county extension offices, specialists and staff located in all 99 counties, ISU Extension and Outreach connects Iowans throughout the state with education and resources. This celebration thanks Iowans for their support.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/private-well-stewardship-program-helps-iowans-safeguard-drinking-water-0 2026-03-26T09:10:40-05:00 2026-03-26T08:10:30-05:00 Environment

Owners of private wells can connect with local experts and access funding to test their wells by attending one of several workshops being held across the state in March and April. The Private Well Stewardship Program, offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, educates well owners about the responsibilities and risks of being a private well owner and connects them with additional resources to manage their wells.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/registration-open-2026-crop-scout-school 2026-03-25T11:20:28-05:00 2026-03-25T09:38:39-05:00 Crops

People new to crop scouting, as well as those wanting to refresh their knowledge and skills, are invited to the 2026 Crop Scout School. Attendees may choose from two dates and locations this year.

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/get-ready-summer-grilling-iowa-state-university-extension-and-outreach-barbecue-class 2026-03-25T09:05:45-05:00 2026-03-25T08:16:05-05:00 Livestock

The Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University Meats Laboratory are partnering to offer a pork barbecue class for participants to learn the basics of barbecuing and grilling pork. The hands-on course will be Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kildee Hall on the Iowa State campus in Ames.