Corn plants stripped of their leaves from hail damage. (Photo by Gentry Sorenson, Iowa State University.)

Hail damage hits corn and soybean fields in northern Iowa

Downward trend in Iowa cash rental rates for 2025

  • By Ann Johanns │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Herd of cows grazing on a field of sorghum sudangrass. (Photo: iStock │ #1204531201 - PBouman)

Sorghum forage: a resilient option with smart management

Pasture field in Rosebud, Mo., May 2024. Photo by Rudra Baral.

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