Iowa State University Extension and Outreach



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.)
Dairy cows