Agriculture

Iowa Schools Can Apply for $200,000 Local Food Program

Wednesday, August 12 by Tami Seitz

Iowa public and private schools can now apply for funding to purchase more Iowa-grown and Iowa-raised food for students. The Choose Iowa Local Food for Schools Program provides $200,000 in funding to participating school districts. Schools must provide a minimum 1:1 financial match, helping increase... Read More.

Community Support Paves the Way for Olympus Solar Approval

Wednesday, August 12 by Tami Seitz

The Iowa Utilities Commission has approved Invenergy’s Olympus Solar Energy Center, marking a major milestone for the 200-megawatt renewable energy project planned for the region. The IUC granted the project a certificate of public convenience and necessity this month following years of collaboration among Invenergy,... Read More.

Public Invited to Help Shape Future Conservation Projects in Muscatine, Scott Counties

Tuesday, July 14 by Tami Seitz

Muscatine County Conservation and Scott County Conservation are inviting residents to help shape the future of parks, trails, wildlife habitat, and other conservation efforts during the Region 9 Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Assembly. The public meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July... Read More.

Six Iowa County Fair Nominees Honored with 2026 Heart of the County Fair Award

Thursday, July 2 by Connor Kenney

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, in partnership with Wyffels Hybrids and the Iowa State Fair, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Heart of the County Fair Award, recognizing individuals and families who make extraordinary contributions to the... Read More.

Muscatine to Celebrate Arbor Day April 24 With Major Tree-Planting Push

Friday, April 10 by Tami Seitz

The City of Muscatine will observe Arbor Day on April 24, highlighting its ongoing commitment to urban forestry, environmental stewardship and expanding green spaces. City officials said the annual observance underscores the environmental, economic and social benefits trees provide, including improved air quality, reduced stormwater... Read More.

Healthy Soil Starts Here: Cover Crop Workshop Heads to Mount Pleasant

Wednesday, February 4 by Tami Seitz

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Lower Skunk River WQI Project and Pathfinders RC&D, will host a cover crop workshop in Mt. Pleasant on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Henry County ISU Extension Office. The... Read More.

Cover Crop and Soil Health Workshop to be Held in Mt. Pleasant Feb. 19

Wednesday, February 4 by Kevin Walker

AMES, Iowa—Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Lower Skunk River WQI Project and Pathfinders RC&D, will host a cover crop workshop in Mt. Pleasant on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Henry County ISU Extension Office.... Read More.

Cover Crop, Relay Intercropping and Water Quality Field Day to be held near Crawfordsville November 6

Tuesday, October 21 by Connor Kenney

Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop, relay intercropping, and water quality field day near Crawfordsville on Thursday, November 6 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Iowa State University (ISU) Southeast Research Farm. The no-cost event is open to farmers... Read More.

Secretary Naig In Muscatine County On Monday – Buser’s Produce At Conesville

Monday, June 9 by News Room

Good morning, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will be participating in the annual Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade on Monday, June 9. Secretary Naig is planning to ride from Mt. Pleasant to Washington as part of part of “Group 2”. Though he needs to stay on... Read More.

Iowa Farmers Embrace Early Hay Harvest Amid Favorable Weather Conditions

Tuesday, May 13 by skyrocket

Farmers in Iowa have begun the hay harvest sooner than usual this year. According to the most recent crop progress report from the USDA, six percent of the first alfalfa cutting is already complete, surpassing the five-year average of one percent. Austin Charlson, a... Read More.