Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Farmland, Iowa, Land, Midwestern Region, Ranchland, Regional Roundup

Downward trend in Iowa cash rental rates for 2025

The 2025 survey of cash rental rates for Iowa farmland shows that rates decreased, on average, by 2.9% in 2025 to $271 per acre. Read More

Herd of cows grazing on a field of sorghum sudangrass. (Photo: iStock │ #1204531201 - PBouman)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Dairy, Feeder, Grain Sorghum, Iowa, Livestock, Midwestern Region

Sorghum forage: a resilient option with smart management

Pasture field in Rosebud, Mo., May 2024. Photo by Rudra Baral.
Forage Crops, Iowa, Midwestern Region, Regional Roundup

Spring forage webinar series begins May 1



In the spring field young alfalfa grows. (Adobe Stock │ #261830518 - orestligetka)

2025 alfalfa weevil egg hatch starts

Protective cow standing with her injured calf who has a cast on his leg. (iStock │ #182745392 - SusanHSmith)

Dealing with leg fractures in calves

  • By Chris Clark │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
United States IRS check and envelope resting on money. (Adobe Stock │ #402728861 - Andy Dean)

Plan now for how to use your tax refund

Calves (Journal photo by Jennifer M. Latzke)

Advanced beef cow calving clinics scheduled for Jan. 13

  • By Denise Schwab │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Cowherd improvements on tap for conference

  • By Erika Lundy-Woolfolk & Chris Clark │ ISU Extension and Outreach
(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Beef Quality Assurance sessions in Iowa set for January 2025

Feedyard cattle need acess to fresh, clean water during their stay in the yard. In times of extreme heat, high humidity or no wind, water becomes even more critical. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Feedlot Forum to look at latest challenges

Dairy cows

Iowa dairy webinar to look at extra-label drug