tag:https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/feeds/%25 2026-04-11T22:17:28-05:00 Anonymous extensionweb@iastate.edu 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/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/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/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.

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/restocked-grids-help-producers-and-educators-measure-carcass-traits-beef-and-pork 2026-03-13T09:15:06-05:00 2026-03-13T08:51:20-05:00 Livestock

The Beef Ribeye Grid and Pork Loin Eye Grid are used to estimate the size of ribeye and loin eye muscles on harvested animals. Each product is offered as a pack of five grids and can be purchased for $20.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/water-line-management-guide-swine-production-published-iowa-state-university-extension-and-outreach 2026-03-02T14:15:47-06:00 2026-02-27T10:00:31-06:00 Livestock

A new publication from the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University helps producers evaluate water quality and manage water line systems in swine barns. "Water Line System Management for Swine Production" is available for download at no cost from the ISU Extension Store.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/ag-innovation-helping-farmers-prepare-whats-next 2026-02-25T11:10:16-06:00 2026-02-25T10:42:31-06:00 Crops, Livestock

Drones over crops and collars on cattle are signs of agricultural innovation that Iowa farmers and ag industry professionals are exploring with help from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. They want practical, experience-based learning so they can optimize these and other innovative ag technologies for greater efficiency and profitability.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/2026-dairy-beef-short-course-cover-calf-health-growth-technologies-and-feedlot-facilities 2026-02-25T10:09:18-06:00 2026-02-25T09:45:51-06:00 Livestock

Dairy producers, feedlot operators and industry professionals may attend the 2026 Dairy Beef Short Course on Tuesday, March 17, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Denny Sanford Premier Center and features a full day of research-based information on feeding and managing beef-on-dairy cattle.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/guide-selecting-forage-species-available-iowa-state-university-extension-and-outreach 2026-02-19T09:07:51-06:00 2026-02-19T08:16:41-06:00 Livestock

Cattle producers preparing for spring and summer-planted pastures can now access a new publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach that is designed to assist with forage selection. “Selecting Forage Species” is available for download at no cost from the ISU Extension Store.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/iowa-pork-regional-conferences-begin-next-week 2026-02-16T15:17:13-06:00 2026-02-16T13:01:11-06:00 Livestock

The 2026 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences will be held Feb. 23–26 in four locations across Iowa, offering pork producers a series of one-day, educational events to strengthen their operations.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/new-publication-shares-profitability-iowa-dairy-goat-industry 2026-02-11T15:24:36-06:00 2026-02-11T14:13:46-06:00 Livestock

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team has conducted a 2024 financial study examining the profitability of dairy milk production in Iowa. The findings are available in a new publication, “Profitability of Iowa Dairy Goat Production in 2024,” which can be downloaded from the ISU Extension Store.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/eastern-iowa-hay-producers-association-annual-meeting-and-conference-be-held-march-19 2026-02-02T11:15:59-06:00 2026-02-02T08:52:43-06:00 Livestock

Regional hay producers are invited to attend the 41st annual Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association Annual Meeting and Conference on Thursday, March 19, at Buzzy’s in Welton. Registration will begin at 10 a.m., with the program scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/advanced-cattle-feeders-clinic-focus-feed-efficiency-animal-health-and-profitability 2026-01-29T10:35:14-06:00 2026-01-29T08:27:30-06:00 Livestock

Experienced cattle feeders are invited to take part in an Advanced Cattle Feeders Clinic on March 3 in New Vienna. The hands-on program is designed to address some of the most pressing challenges facing Iowa feedyards today.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/swine-biosecurity-workshops-be-held-across-iowa 2026-01-28T15:57:21-06:00 2026-01-28T15:14:04-06:00 Livestock

The Iowa Pork Industry Center has partnered with the Iowa Pork Producers Association to offer 10 biosecurity workshops across Iowa this spring. Designed for barn managers, employees and producers of any size, these workshops will include an educational presentation and biosecurity demonstrations led by swine extension specialists.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/advanced-calving-clinic-be-offered-denison 2026-01-26T10:34:01-06:00 2026-01-26T09:34:33-06:00 Livestock

The Iowa Beef Center with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer an Advanced Calving Clinic to help Iowa cattlemen and women prepare for a successful calving season and subsequent breeding period. The clinic will be offered on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., at the Iowa National Guard Armory in Denison.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/shaping-tomorrows-milking-technologies-explore-future-advanced-milking 2026-01-22T12:09:59-06:00 2026-01-22T09:08:53-06:00 Livestock

Dairy farmers, consultants, students and service providers are invited to attend an innovative conference in February on robotic and advanced milking technologies. The event will feature expert presentations from dairy specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the University of Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota, focusing on the profitability, labor efficiency and herd health impacts of these technologies.

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/iowa-4-h-members-showcase-equine-knowledge-eastern-national-horse-roundup 2026-01-09T10:33:05-06:00 2026-01-09T09:44:21-06:00 Kids and Teens-4-H, Livestock

Iowa 4-H youth showcased their passion, leadership and exceptional equine knowledge on the national stage during the 2025 Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup. Representing Boone, Story and Tama counties, Iowa youth competed in both horse judging and hippology.