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New Publication Shares Profitability of the Iowa Dairy Goat Industry

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team has conducted a 2024 financial study examining the profitability of dairy milk production in Iowa. The findings are available ...
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Proper Nozzle Selection, Use of AI for Pest Identification and Current Market Trends to be Highlighted at Iowa State University Northeast Research Farm on March 18

Directions: From Nashua, at the Junction of Highway 218 (Exit 220) and County Road B60, head west on B60 1.1 miles to Windfall Avenue, then south 1 mile to 290th Street, and east 0.2 miles to the farm ...
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Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association to Hold Annual Meeting March 5

AMES, Iowa – The Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association will host its annual meeting on Thursday, March 5, at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm, located at 3115 Louisa-Washington ...
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Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association Annual Meeting and Conference to Be Held March 19

AMES, Iowa – Regional hay producers are invited to attend the 41st annual Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association Annual Meeting and Conference on Thursday, March 19, at Buzzy’s in Welton. Registration ...
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Grain Conditioning School to Provide Hands-on Training to Improve Stored Grain Quality

AMES, Iowa – A one-day school aimed at improving the quality of stored grain is scheduled for March 11. This event will take place at Iowa State University’s Kent Feed Mill, located at 1873 State ...
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Forestry On Tap Virtual Field Day Explores Local Wood Resources, Bioreactors and Microbiome

Through an innovative research and demonstration project support by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the ...
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Get Connected: New Staff Monthly Webinars

If you’re new to ISU Extension and Outreach, we’d love to have you join us for the 2026 New Staff Webinar Series! Each month, we’ll meet on Zoom from 2:00–2:50 p.m. on the third Tuesday to deepen your ...
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Webinar Series for Iowa Food Businesses Begins in March

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Food Innovation and Business Hub, a resource that helps Iowa entrepreneurs develop successful food businesses, will host a monthly “ Lunch ...
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Junior State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa Receives Governor’s STEM Seal of Approval

AMES, Iowa — The Junior State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa has received the Governor’s STEM Seal of Approval from the Iowa Governor’s STEM Council, recognizing the program’s excellence in ...
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Estimated Costs for Livestock Fencing

Fencing costs are one of the most expensive aspects of livestock grazing. The type of fence constructed greatly impacts the cost per foot, total cost, and annual ownership cost. In addition, the shape ...
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Vision in the Equine

The horse is a prey animal, relying on their senses to assess their environment. Prey species are designed for scanning the environment compared to picking out sharp details. By scanning larger areas, ...
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