IOWA – After one of the wettest Septembers on record, corn and soybean conditions are dipping slightly as farmers have had scarce opportunities to harvest, according to last week’s crop progress and condition report. Corn condition rated 72% good to excellent for the Sept. 28 through ...
TOLEDO – Iowa State University and Outreach Tama County office will host an Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Nov. 4. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education ...
GRUNDY CENTER – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Grundy County office will host a Commercial Pesticide Continuing Instruction Courses (CIC) for various pesticide applicators during the fall of 2026. -Forest, Aquatic, and Right of Way Pest Control: Oct. 21 -Ornamental and ...
DES MOINES – Tama County 4-H members proudly represented their county at the 2026 Iowa State Fair August, 13-23, showcasing their livestock projects and the skills they have developed through months of hard work and dedication. Their participation highlights the learning, responsibility, and ...
TOLEDO – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Tama County will host a Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education ...
BISMARCK, N.D. – Republican Sens. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and John Hoeven of North Dakota say they want to help U.S. beef producers grow their herds while President Donald Trump plans to import 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef meant to lower prices for consumers. The two senators spoke ...
TAMA COUNTY – As a new school year begins, families across Tama County are invited to discover the many opportunities available through Tama County 4-H and join one of Iowa's largest youth development organizations. Many people know 4-H for livestock projects and county fairs, but today's ...
TOLEDO – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer a Mushroom Cultivation Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tama County Extension Office, 203 W. High St., Toledo. The workshop will introduce participants to the basics of growing mushrooms at home, ...
At the heart of agriculture is culture. What makes a culture? Community. At the heart of agribusiness is business. What makes a business? Money. These almost diametrically opposed ideas are at the struggle of farming. A community thrives with more people, and a business thrives when they are ...
DES MOINES – Two GMG FFA students represented the chapter at this year’s FFA Shows at the Iowa State Fair. Rising junior Skyler Murty exhibited in the Farm Crops Division with corn plants, soybean plants, a gallon of oats, and a gallon of corn. She placed eighth overall with her corn ...