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The soil is warming up, which means it's time to get ready for planting season! Check out the Corn Growth and Development guide to help you out. 🌽 ➡️ shop.iastate.edu/extension/prod… Check the soil temp ➡️ go.iastate.edu/2OM0KZ

Is this weather giving you thoughts of mushroom hunting? It won't be long before soil temps reach 53° and mushrooms are out! Stay safe this season with the Safe Mushroom Foraging Guide. Happy hunting! 🍄 ➡️ shop.iastate.edu/extension/prod…

If your budget is tight, you're not alone. One way to save money is by reducing food waste. @SpendEatSmart has easy tips to help you plan, cook, and store food so your dollar goes further! ➡️ shop.iastate.edu/extension/prod…

Are you planning a cutting or bouquet garden? Try zinnias! They add style, color, and height to any flower arrangement. Zinnias are easy to grow as long as they get plenty of sunlight and have well-draining soil. 💐 Become a zinnia pro ➡️ shop.iastate.edu/extension/prod…

Research shows that spring is the best time to treat for emerald ash borer. If you have ash trees, now is the time to think about treating them with an appropriate insecticide 🌳🪲 Know your #EAB treatment options ➡️ shop.iastate.edu/extension/prod…

Ticks seem to be out earlier than usual this year! Are you ready? Before your next outdoor adventure, take a moment to learn about the 3 most common types of ticks in our state and how to avoid Lyme Disease. ➡️ shop.iastate.edu/extension/prod…

Sodding is the quickest way to grow new grass around buildings or repair lawns. Find out why sod is great, how to get the ground ready, put it down, and take care of it with our "Sodding a New Lawn" PDF ➡️ shop.iastate.edu/extension/prod…

When picking trees for your yard or community, there are many things to consider. An expert from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach created a handy guide to help select the best trees for your needs! 🌳 ➡️ shop.iastate.edu/extension/prod…

Planning your summer garden? What will you do with your extra veggies? If you grow any of these 13 vegetables, donate some to your local food pantry! 🍅🥒🥕 ➡️ shop.iastate.edu/extension/prod…

ICYMI: The 2025 Land Value Survey is available! This report gives you information on the value of an acre of farmland in Iowa by county and how the current year’s numbers compare to years past. 🚜 🌾 ➡️ shop.iastate.edu/extension/prod…

Take our quick and easy online course to learn how you can raise healthy and happy chickens! Search "backyard chickens" at shop.iastate.edu🥚🐥🐓 Looking for something more in-depth? Our Homegrown Lifestyles eCourses are for you! Learn more ➡️ shop.iastate.edu/extension/more…

A healthy heart makes you feel better and helps Iowa stay strong! Show your heart some love during American Heart Month with these PDFs with heart health tips ➡️ go.iastate.edu/WHIK76

Plant seeds in the next few weeks to get flowers and vegetables sooner! Our free guide will teach you how to pick seeds, choose potting soil, move seedlings, and more. 🌱 ➡️ shop.iastate.edu/extension/prod…

Protect your trees from bugs and diseases by pruning them in February or March. Not sure how? We can help with that! 🌳 ✂️ ➡️ shop.iastate.edu/extension/prod…

The 2026 Garden Calendars are now on sale for only $5! These calendars are full of helpful tips and tricks to keep your garden thriving year-round. Save even more money by selecting "pick up" during checkout! 🗓️ 🌷 ➡️ shop.iastate.edu/extension/prod…

Iowa corn and soybean producers continue to face tight margins heading into the 2026 growing season 🌽 🚜 See the data ➡️ shop.iastate.edu/extension/prod… Read the @ISUANR news release ➡️ go.iastate.edu/QUPSLW

Brrr, it's still cold out there! 🥶 Mature cattle with thick winter coats can handle temperatures down to 20°F, but they need extra care when it gets colder. Find out how to keep your herd safe! ➡️ shop.iastate.edu/extension/prod…

It's tough to stay safe in winter, especially for farmers in Iowa. Make sure you know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia with this free PDF. ➡️shop.iastate.edu/extension/prod…

Stay up-to-date with CropsTV Season 6! This program offers flexible, online crop production education with over 35 on-demand episodes released weekly. Learn more and join today ➡️ go.iastate.edu/CropsTV

The Extension Store is closed today (Mon, Jan. 19th) for Martin Luther King Jr. Day! We'll be back tomorrow at 8 a.m. You can still shop and place orders online at shop.iastate.edu/extension 🛒