Home food preservation is an ancient art that needs to be based on current science to keep you and your family safe. It is possible that the methods used by grandpa, mom, or even the way you’ve “always done it” may not be based on the safest, most up-to-date guidelines. The jar size, food type and density, altitude and type […]
ISU Extension and Outreach
ISU Extension and Outreach to host Farmland Leasing Meetings across Northwest Iowa in August
Meetings will focus on determining fair farmland rental rates between landlord/tenantFarmland Leasing Meetings for agriculture property owners, tenants, ag business representatives and lenders will be held at 11 different locations throughout Northwest Iowa in early August. Each workshop will discuss current farmland value and lease rate trends; methods for determining 2023 fair ag rents; conservation practices; farmland lease communication and legalities, including how to write and terminate a lease; and […]
ISU Extension and Outreach to host manure informational workshop
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host an educational workshop on Aug.1 for farmers and landowners who are considering buying or selling manure. The workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the ISU Extension and Outreach Buena Vista County office located at 824 Flint Dr. in Storm Lake. Fertilizer prices have doubled in the past two […]
ISU Extension and Outreach to host farmland leasing meetings across Northwest Iowa
Farmland Leasing Meetings for agriculture property owners, tenants, ag business representatives and lenders will be held at 11 different locations throughout Northwest Iowa in early August. Each workshop will discuss current farmland value and lease rate trends; methods for determining 2023 fair ag rents; conservation practices; farmland lease communication and legalities, including how to write and terminate a lease; and […]
Pause before spending: How many hours will it cost you?
Creating a spending plan often focuses on balancing money coming in and going out of the household. Carol Ehlers, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, offers another approach: Besides looking at the dollars, also consider the hours. “When we look at dollars, if we have $3,000 in monthly income, then we only have $3,000 to […]
Take your relationship to the next level
Roses from Valentine’s Day eventually will wilt and the chocolates will be consumed. For a long lasting gift, consider elevating your relationship to the next level, suggest human sciences specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. ELEVATE is a couples’ education curriculum, offered virtually, that blends practical skills with an understanding of the physiology of human interaction to enhance […]
Beef producer meeting to focus on marketing and economics
Where the cattle industry is headed and tools for beef producers is the focus of an upcoming meeting. The meeting, “Beef Feedlot Marketing and Economics,” will be Monday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cobblestone Inn and Suites in Holstein, with lunch to follow. “For the past two years, COVID-19 and drought have challenged cattle market prices […]
Farm Bill Meetings for Ag Producers offered in February
Iowa producers have until March 15, to make their annual election for Price Loss Coverage or Agriculture Risk Coverage (at the individual or county levels) under the 2018 Farm Bill. This annual decision impacts the 2022 crop year, consistent with the 2018 Farm Bill. Similar annual decisions, for the 2023 crop year, will coincide with the final year of the […]
Crop advantage series returns to Northwest Iowa in January
The 2022 Crop Advantage meetings will give producers a solid foundation of current research-based crop production information to help make smart, informed decisions for their farming operation. The Crop Advantage meetings are an opportunity for farmers and crop advisers to hear current research and crop production information from Iowa State University. Extension specialists will provide updated management options, as well […]
ISU Extension partners with groups to assist veterans
Between 2006 and 2021, 18,571 active U.S. military personnel lost their lives in combat serving their country. Between 2013 and 2017, veterans and service members represented 8.6 (270K) of the 3.1 M persons working or trained in agriculture. Rural veterans represent a disproportionate (and declining) share of the men and women who return home after serving; military veterans and service […]