Aaron J. SteilConsumer Horticulture Extension Specialist515-294-8953ajsteil@iastate.edu Cucumbers are among the most popular garden vegetables, and growing them can be rewarding and delicious. Cucumbers thrive in Iowa’s warm summer and quickly …
Addressing Problems When Growing Cucumbers
Strawberry Care
Few can resist the allure of fresh strawberries — they’re an early summer treat for many. Luckily, cultivating these delectable fruits is relatively easy. With full sun, well-drained soil and …
Orchard Owners Should Be on the Lookout for Fire Blight
This year’s rainy, warm spring could be problematic for orchards due to fire blight, says a fruit crop specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Conditions for most of …
Planting and Growing Onions
With spring upon us, it’s time to think about planting in home gardens. In Iowa, onions are a popular addition to the vegetable garden as they are easy to grow …
Agritourism Checklists Help Those with On-Farm Visitors Manage Liability
Agritourism can be a fun and rewarding experience for Iowa landowners. With some careful planning and foresight, agritourism can provide supplemental revenue to a farm or become its main source …
Three Million Dollars In Grants to Be Awarded to Iowa Farmers and Producers
Applications for the Iowa Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program are open. Funding for the Iowa RFSI is made possible through Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS). The …
Wild-harvested Mushroom Certification Class to Return this Spring
Mushroom gatherers and wild-harvested mushroom sellers from across the state are encouraged to attend Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification Class this spring. The class is an …
Product Development, Food Safety In-Person Training in Dubuque for Food Entrepreneurs
Food entrepreneurs who want to take their new products to the next level may register for a new, in-person course made available by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The …
Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification Class to Return This Spring
Mushroom gatherers and wild-harvested mushroom sellers from across the state are encouraged to attend Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification Class this spring. The class is an …
Secretary Naig Encourages Participation in Statewide Horticulture Food Crops Survey
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encouraged Iowa horticulture food crop producers to participate in a statewide industry survey aimed at capturing fresh data on the diversity, growth and economic …