As Mother’s Day approaches, garden centers are filled with hanging baskets. In this article, horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach explain special care considerations for hanging baskets.

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The month of May marks the one-year anniversary of the Iowa Pork Industry Center webinar series, and center director Laura Greiner said producers and other stakeholders are what make it happen.

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Learn the latest information in dairy nutrition and management by attending the 2024 Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference on June 5 and 6 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque.

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Ag lending professionals can gain insights for navigating the unique opportunities and risks during the Agricultural Lending Institute Midwest, set for July 9-11 at Iowa State University.

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Farmers and others who want to learn more about modern haymaking equipment can do so June 6 at Iowa State University’s McNay Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm.

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We might be biased because they mention Ag Decision Maker multiple times, but if you haven't listened yet - this is a GREAT IAState Small Farms Episode 229: Livestock Enterprise Budgets smallfarmsustainability.libsyn.com/episode-229-li…

Farmers face many challenges ranging from severe weather to financial stress. Thankfully, resources are available to help! Iowa Dept of Agriculture & Land Stewardship proudly partners with ISU Extension and Outreach to raise awareness & increase farmers' access to support. Call the Iowa Concern Hotline 24/7 at 800-447-1985!

Do you want to receive text messages with information about insect pests in Iowa? Our goal is to give you timely scouting information about pests in your area.
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'Some places may have more than a million cicadas emerging and screaming at the same time. It promises to be an epic event this summer!'

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Join us June 6 at the McNay Research Farm for our NEW Hay Day event:
👉 Mowing, tedding, raking, & bailing demos
👉Trade show featuring hay, feeding, and livestock working equipment
👉Session on optimizing forage production

More info: crops.extension.iastate.edu/hay-day-mcnay-0

“Planters continue to be parked across much of the state. Widespread wet conditions last week have delayed planting progress and it’s certainly weighing on the minds of farmers,” said Secretary Mike Naig. Read the full weekly report: iowaagriculture.gov/news/crop-prog… #IowaAg

'Cursed Cucurbits: The Story of CYVD Part 3' is out now from the podcast I See Dead Plants!

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Planting, in my opinion, is THE most important field operation. Planting in the optimal planting window and into good seedbed conditions will set the plant up for rapid growth and high yield potential.

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Every five years, the US Department of Agriculture carries out a complete survey of farms and farmers across the nation. The most recent one was conducted in 2022. The information that is collected and published serves a wide variety of purposes.

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Check out the new episode of Dairy News & Views from ISU, 'HPAI Update #2'!

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Check out the 2024 Climate Outlook!

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Weekly episodes are back for the 'What in the Weather?' podcast!

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The Stateline Dairy and Ag Outlook Seminar, 'Understanding a Changing Industry,' will be held on Thursday, June 27. This seminar is sponsored by ISU Extension and Outreach, University of Minnesota Extension and University of Wisconsin Extension.

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Starting to see some alfalfa weevil feeding in many alfalfa fields throughout NE Iowa.

Landowners who are considering a timber sale can record their inventory and develop a contract by using two newly updated resources from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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