Extension specialist says U.S. could turn to Canada to meet import needs
An extension beef specialist says the U.S. may need to consider other trading partners to fill the void left by the temporary suspension of live cattle imports from Mexico. Charley […]
Making More Effective Nitrogen Applications in Variable Soil Conditions
Many growers prefer to make nitrogen applications in the spring, but spring can bring unpredictable soil conditions. On this episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert with Koch Agronomic […]
Research finds big drop in service club membership in Iowa towns
The Iowa Small Town Poll has tracked a sharp decline in membership in local service clubs. David Peters, a rural sociologist with Iowa State University Extension, says the poll started […]
After Black Friday’s frenzy, shop Iowa’s small businesses on Saturday
While retailers nationwide are bracing for a shopping extravaganza on this Black Friday, locally-owned merchants across Iowa are hoping for a bigger boost tomorrow. Jayne Armstrong, director of the U.S. […]
DNR releases studies designed to help recover, reuse more waste
The Iowa DNR has released three studies on the environmental and economic impacts of recycling in the state. The DNR’s Laurie Rasmus says the studies are part of its Sustainable […]
