﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Fri, 08 May 2026 11:49:56 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 4-H Equine Event Builds Youth Skills Through Competitions]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/iowa-4-h-equine-event-builds-youth-skills-through-competitions</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach recently organized the annual Equine Extravaganza, bringing together young participants for two days of learning and fun. The ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/iowa-4-h-equine-event-builds-youth-skills-through-competitions</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-156691]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Virtual Grant Writing Workshop Helps Improve Funding Proposal Skills]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/virtual-grant-writing-workshop-helps-improve-funding-proposal-skills</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a virtual Grant Writing 101 workshop to help individuals and organizations improve their proposal writing skills. The ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/virtual-grant-writing-workshop-helps-improve-funding-proposal-skills</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-156690]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Iowa Extends Deadline for Farm Environmental Leader Award Nominations]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/iowa-extends-deadline-for-farm-environmental-leader-award-nominations</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has extended the nomination deadline for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award. The new deadline, set for May 22, ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/iowa-extends-deadline-for-farm-environmental-leader-award-nominations</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-156464]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Research Finds Sweet Spot for Corn and Groundcover Success]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/research-finds-sweet-spot-for-corn-and-groundcover-success</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 New research from Iowa State University highlights how careful spacing between crops and groundcover can help farmers balance productivity with environmental protection. The ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:19:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/research-finds-sweet-spot-for-corn-and-groundcover-success</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-156274]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Orien Sangle]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Confirms PRV In Iowa Swine]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/usda-confirms-prv-in-iowa-swine</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently confirmed antibodies to pseudorabies virus in a small commercial swine operation in Iowa. The finding was made through routine ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/usda-confirms-prv-in-iowa-swine</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-156236]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Constructed Wetlands Help Trumpeter Swans Thrive in Iowa]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/constructed-wetlands-help-trumpeter-swans-thrive-in-iowa</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 A recent research project in Iowa shows that constructed wetlands designed to improve water quality also play an important role in supporting wildlife, especially Trumpeter ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/constructed-wetlands-help-trumpeter-swans-thrive-in-iowa</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-156217]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ernst Introduces Bill to Cut Fertilizer Costs for Farmers]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/ernst-introduces-bill-to-cut-fertilizer-costs-for-farmers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Rising fertilizer prices continue to challenge farmers, increasing production costs and affecting profitability. To address this issue, new legislation has been introduced in ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/ernst-introduces-bill-to-cut-fertilizer-costs-for-farmers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-155597]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Spray Drone Training Program Builds Skills for Modern Agriculture]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/spray-drone-training-program-builds-skills-for-modern-agriculture</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Modern agriculture continues to adopt new technologies that improve efficiency, accuracy, and safety. One important innovation is the use of spray drones for crop management. ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/spray-drone-training-program-builds-skills-for-modern-agriculture</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-155400]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Lab on a Drone Helps Farmers Monitor Nitrate Levels Remotely]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/lab-on-a-drone-helps-farmers-monitor-nitrate-levels-remotely</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Researchers have developed a new “lab-on-a-drone” system that can test nitrate levels in remote farm waterways quickly and efficiently. 

 Farm fields often use underground ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/lab-on-a-drone-helps-farmers-monitor-nitrate-levels-remotely</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-155118]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Grassley Honors Pioneer Seeds Century of Iowa Agricultural Innovation]]></title><link>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/grassley-honors-pioneer-seeds-century-of-iowa-agricultural-innovation</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley recently marked a major milestone in American agriculture by celebrating the centennial of Pioneer Seeds, an Iowa-based company that transformed ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://iowaagconnection.com/news/grassley-honors-pioneer-seeds-century-of-iowa-agricultural-innovation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[08685a97-b225-4d62-97e3-a9b314c7463c-155117]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>