Alex Van Alstyne, food business extension specialist with Farm, Food and Enterprise Development, wants to help grow Iowa as a ...

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Note: the publication below is for informational purposes only, the authors no longer conduct or assist with feasibility studies. Growth and recognition of project management have changed ...

If you live on acreage, there is a pretty good chance that you also love to feed birds and other wildlife. Most bird enthusiasts feed suet in the fall and winter when they need calories for energy to ...

“Technology in farming is moving fast—and drones are quickly becoming an essential tool,” said Doug Houser, digital ...

What is Crucial Conversations? It’s a course teaching skills/tools for creating a positive environment for dialogue. A crucial conversation is a discussion between two or more people where the stakes ...

Machinery and equipment are major cost items in farm businesses. Larger ma­chines, new technology, higher prices for parts and new machinery, and higher energy prices have all caused machinery and ...

The body condition of horses based on the degree of fat cover is a good indicator of a horse’s general health. The body condition score (BCS) allows one to access if the horse is too thin, too fat, or ...

The average price received by farmers for milk was $23.50 per cwt, 60 cents below the January price but $4.50 above February… Results from a recent study on how early nutrition can affect finished ...

Cropland rental rates released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service averaged $276 per acre in 2024, a 2.6% increase from 2023. Cash rent for pasture was 5.0% higher at $63.50 per acre.

Fencing costs are one of the most expensive aspects of livestock grazing. The type of fence constructed greatly impacts the cost per foot, total cost, and annual ownership cost. In addition, the shape ...

Iowa 4-H Youth Development is the premier youth development program of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Providing research-based education to K-12 youth, Iowa 4-H focuses on Healthy ...