AMES, Iowa – In Iowa, mushroom hunting is quite common. However, knowing the peak time to hunt for a particular mushroom can be challenging. Chelsea
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Yard and Garden: Spring Houseplant Care
AMES, Iowa — Houseplants provide beauty and green indoors throughout the year. As spring weather approaches and the days get warmer and longer, indoor plants
Swine Producers Should Inspect Barn Ventilation before Summer Arrives
AMES, Iowa — Properly functioning ventilation systems are vital to today’s pork production facilities, and following a regular process for maintaining their operation can pay
Crop Planting is Underway Amid Lingering Concerns About Deep Soil Moisture
Warm soil temperatures and favorable weather have allowed farmers across Iowa to start planting corn and soybeans this week, according to several field agronomists. Wednesday
67th State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa to Showcase Innovation and Young STEM Talent
AMES, Iowa — The State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa is gearing up for its 67th annual event, set to take place April 4-5
Corn Cobs Can Improve Performance, Reduce Costs of Water Quality Bioreactors – if Supply is Available
AMES, Iowa – Corn cobs may perform better than woodchips to reduce nitrates in water quality bioreactors — and for a lower cost — say
Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification Class to Return This Spring
AMES, Iowa – Mushroom gatherers and wild-harvested mushroom sellers from across the state are encouraged to attend Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Wild-Harvested Mushroom
Yard and Garden: How to Manage Garden Plants that Break Dormancy Early
AMES, Iowa — Recent warm temperatures across Iowa have many gardeners concerned as they see buds on trees and shrubs swell and break, and foliage
Iowa Landowners Sought for New Farmland Education Program
Participants will learn about conservation opportunities on Iowa farmland and network with other landowners AMES, Iowa – A unique group of specialists with Iowa State
4-H Youth Innovation Leads to Nearly $1.5 Million Savings for Iowa School District
AMES, Iowa — Although they knew they couldn’t solve the world’s energy problems, Louisa County 4-H club youth at Wapello Elementary School wanted to make
