﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:51:07 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[Tips to Successfully Start Seeds Indoors for a Healthy Garden]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/tips-to-successfully-start-seeds-indoors-for-a-healthy-garden</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 As winter continues, many gardeners look for ways to begin preparing for the growing season. Starting seeds indoors is a helpful way to grow strong and healthy plants before ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/tips-to-successfully-start-seeds-indoors-for-a-healthy-garden</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-146850]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Virtual Field Day Explores Wetland Restoration Benefits]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/virtual-field-day-explores-wetland-restoration-benefits</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa Nutrient Research Center, will host a virtual field day on March 26 at 1 p.m. CDT. The free online event will feature a live ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/virtual-field-day-explores-wetland-restoration-benefits</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-146845]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ames Workshop to Help Farmers Manage Cover Crops and Plant Diseases]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/ames-workshop-to-help-farmers-manage-cover-crops-and-plant-diseases</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and plant disease workshop on Tuesday, March 24, as part of its “Beyond the Basics: Advanced Cover Crop Series.” Held from 12:30 to ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/ames-workshop-to-help-farmers-manage-cover-crops-and-plant-diseases</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-146682]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Online Grant Writing Workshop Offers Essential Training]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/online-grant-writing-workshop-offers-essential-training</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 An online Grant Writing 101 workshop will be held on April 1 to help individuals learn the essentials of developing strong and competitive grant proposals. 

 The session ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/online-grant-writing-workshop-offers-essential-training</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-146678]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Money Smart Virtual Series to Help Iowans Strengthen Financial Skills]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/money-smart-virtual-series-to-help-iowans-strengthen-financial-skills</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 A new season of the popular “Money Smart” financial education series will begin on March 24, offering Iowans the chance to build strong money management skills at no cost. ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/money-smart-virtual-series-to-help-iowans-strengthen-financial-skills</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-146427]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Request Window Opens for 2026 Conservation Station Educational Visits]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/request-window-opens-for-2026-conservation-station-educational-visits</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs Water Rocks! and Iowa Learning Farms have opened the request system for their award‑winning Conservation Station ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/request-window-opens-for-2026-conservation-station-educational-visits</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-146425]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Iowa Farm and Food Conference Celebrates Ten Years in Waterloo]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/iowa-farm-and-food-conference-celebrates-ten-years-in-waterloo</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Iowa Farm and Food Conference will take place June 11–12, 2026, at the Waterloo Center for the Arts in Waterloo, Iowa. This biennial event brings together professionals ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/iowa-farm-and-food-conference-celebrates-ten-years-in-waterloo</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-146267]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Midwest Broccoli Guide Supports Growers]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/new-midwest-broccoli-guide-supports-growers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Midwest home gardeners and commercial vegetable growers preparing for spring planting now have access to a new research‑based resource from Iowa State University Extension ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/new-midwest-broccoli-guide-supports-growers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-146211]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Choose Iowa Program Expands Support for Local Farms and Businesses]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/choose-iowa-program-expands-support-for-local-farms-and-businesses</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Choose Iowa program continues to grow as more agricultural businesses across the state join the effort to market and promote locally produced goods. 

 Each year, the ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/choose-iowa-program-expands-support-for-local-farms-and-businesses</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-146209]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Winter Wine Affair Brings Statewide Wineries Together]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/winter-wine-affair-brings-statewide-wineries-together</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Winter Wine Affair is set to return on April 11 at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center in Youngstown, bringing together wineries from across the state for an evening of ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/winter-wine-affair-brings-statewide-wineries-together</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-145810]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>