NRCS staff gather for Soil Health and Sustainability on June 10, 2025, near Ainsworth, IA. (Jason Johnson - Iowa NRCS)

Soil at heart of conservation decisions

  • By Jason Johnson │ USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
2025 Landowner Education Program cohort (Iowa State University Extension and Outreach)

Landowner education graduates enhance knowledge of soil health and communication

  • By Catherine DeLong, Julia Baker, Alaina Friesleben │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Drought Monitor map - August 5, 2025

Drought map shows more rain in the High Plains

Silver waters abstract picture on a lake. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #128666336 - Jenn's Photography)

Iowa awards $450,000 to help state lakes

Keeping cattle well fed and watered helps to keep them healthy. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

Life changes motivate Okie

Wind turbine and a solar panel at sunset. Sustainable energy source for smart cities. (Photo: iStock - bombermoon)

Feds cancel Grain Belt Express loan guarantee

Roundup Rodeo is in Dodge City. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Mistake pays off for Garrett