﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:53:24 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Iowa Ag Connection</title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1087</link><atom:link href="https://iowaagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1087" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Iowa State Extension Highlights Winter Crop Program Impact]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/iowa-state-extension-highlights-winter-crop-program-impact</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach demonstrated strong results during the 2025–2026 winter season through a wide range of crop production education programs. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/iowa-state-extension-highlights-winter-crop-program-impact</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-153672]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Iowa Farmers Advocate for Agriculture Future]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/iowa-farmers-advocate-for-agriculture-future</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Farmers across Iowa are actively sharing their concerns about the future of agriculture and the challenges they face. From small towns to large farming regions, their message ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/iowa-farmers-advocate-for-agriculture-future</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-153669]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Iowa State Agriculture and Forestry Rise to Seventh Worldwide]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/iowa-state-agriculture-and-forestry-rise-to-seventh-worldwide</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Iowa State University’s agriculture and forestry programs continue to gain global recognition. In the 2026 QS World University Rankings, the programs rose to seventh place ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/iowa-state-agriculture-and-forestry-rise-to-seventh-worldwide</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-153501]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Mission Moon Inspires Students to Build STEM Skills]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/mission-moon-inspires-students-to-build-stem-skills</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Mission Moon is an innovative learning program that helps youth explore science, technology, engineering, and math through space themed activities. 

 Designed for students ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/mission-moon-inspires-students-to-build-stem-skills</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-153495]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[From Problem to Fast Growing Agtech Business]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/from-problem-to-fast-growing-agtech-business</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Kyle McMahon did not plan to start one of the fastest growing agtech companies in the United States. His journey began with a simple goal. 

 He wanted to buy a tractor. ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/from-problem-to-fast-growing-agtech-business</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-153024]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Lee Honored for Innovative Farm Research]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/lee-honored-for-innovative-farm-research</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Hyewon Lee, a PhD student in the Department of Economics, a;has been recognized for outstanding academic achievement and innovative thinking in agriculture research. 

 The ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/lee-honored-for-innovative-farm-research</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-153023]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Johnson County Sets Deadline for Noxious Weed Control]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/johnson-county-sets-deadline-for-noxious-weed-control</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Johnson County has announced an important reminder for all landowners regarding the control of noxious weeds in 2026. 

 The deadline to destroy listed noxious weeds is ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/johnson-county-sets-deadline-for-noxious-weed-control</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-153001]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Iowa Crop Progress Update Highlights Wet April Conditions]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/iowa-crop-progress-update-highlights-wet-april-conditions</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report for early April provides a clear picture of how weather influenced farming activities across the state. 

 Released weekly ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/iowa-crop-progress-update-highlights-wet-april-conditions</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-152995]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Cooling Solutions Strengthen Pork Production]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/cooling-solutions-strengthen-pork-production</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Swine producers now have new science-based tools to help manage heat stress during the summer months. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has released two new ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/cooling-solutions-strengthen-pork-production</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-152944]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Iowa Farmers Weigh Promise And Uncertainty Of Agricultural Drones]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/iowa-farmers-weigh-promise-and-uncertainty-of-agricultural-drones</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Drones are slowly becoming part of modern farming in Iowa, especially for crop scouting and pesticide applications. 

 However, many farmers remain unsure about how useful ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/iowa-farmers-weigh-promise-and-uncertainty-of-agricultural-drones</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-152079]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>