AMES, Iowa -- Even in good times, farmers face a unique set of challenges when it comes to rural stress and mental health.

AMES, Iowa – Master Gardeners in Johnson County partnered with Ecumenical Towers to create a hügelkultur garden that provides ...

Winter Gardening Fair weather update: We are aware of the weather this weekend and are keeping a close eye on the forecast. The safety of our participants, presenters and volunteers is our number one ...

Many farm families dream of passing the farm on to future generations, but the reality is that relatively few farm and ranch businesses survive the generation of their founding. In a 2001 survey of ...

Corn stover is an abundant source of winter feed for beef cows in Iowa. When supplemented with protein, vitamins and minerals, stover can supply the nutritional needs of cows that are in moderately ...

Many families spend years accumulating wealth and are interested in keeping another generation on the farm. However, not all farms will or should be transferred to the next generation. Many farms are ...

The avian influenza outbreak of 2015 was the largest animal health emergency in the United States history. Not only were 211 commercial flocks affected, but 21 backyard flocks for a total of ...

Machinery and equipment are major cost items in farm businesses. Larger ma­chines, new technology, higher prices for parts and new machinery, and higher energy prices have all caused machinery and ...

Learn to support the mental well-being of individuals in your life. Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be hosting a free, three-part virtual hay school called the ...

Promotion of a value-added business and/or its products and services is important, especially for businesses selling directly to consumers. Promotion includes all activities designed to inform, ...