The Iowa High Tunnel Short course will be held Nov. 9 at Reiman Gardens and will provide growers, educators and other industry personnel with an opportunity to discuss practical and …
Midwest Spinach Production Explained in Detail
A recent publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach highlights the ease of growing spinach in Iowa. In “Spinach Production Under Midwest Growing Conditions,” Ajay Nair, associate professor in …
Protect Your Strawberries from Winter Stress
With nighttime frost and freezing temperatures in the forecast, a fruit crop specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach reminds strawberry producers of the importance of keeping their plants …
Strawberry Winter Stress Survival
Addressing winter stress and preventing cold damage is essential for strawberry production in the Midwest. Repeated freezing and thawing events which are very common and becoming even more common in …
Iowa Organic Conference Registration Open
The 22nd annual Iowa Organic Conference will be held Monday, Nov. 21, at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. The conference is a joint effort between Iowa State University and the …
Webinars Address Food Safety for Food Entrepreneurs
Beginning in October, food entrepreneurs can learn about best practices related to food safety, food labeling, and cleaning and sanitation of food contact surfaces during a free webinar series. The …
Fruit and Vegetable Field Day Is Aug. 15
The horticulture team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will hold the 2022 Fruit and Vegetable Field Day Aug. 15 at Iowa State University’s Horticulture Research Station northeast of …
Iowa to Celebrate Fruit and Vegetable Week
Recognizing the importance of the state’s specialty crop industry, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has designated July 25-29 as Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Week. The weeklong celebration recognizes the state’s 1,084 …
Wine and Grape Field Day to Be Held July 27
The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Iowa State University will host the 2022 Wine Grape Field Day on Wednesday, July 27. This field day is offered to …
Food Safety Training Available for Home-based Vendors and Farmers Markets
Selling food to the public is a big responsibility. Numerous state and federal laws are in place to keep the public safe and assure that important food safety protocols are …