From poison ivy to chiggers and coyotes, here are the hazardous plants, insects and animals to watch out for — and what to do if you see them in Iowa.

Nitrate levels remain elevated in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers, two of the drinking water sources for Central Iowa Water ...

Thinking of starting a container garden anytime soon? Here are common mistakes to avoid, which will help your plant grow in a healthy way.

Challengers 4-H Club plants garden at North Iowa Events Center Robin McClelland May 20, 2025 0 Loaded 0% - ...

As near-record nitrate levels strain water supply, Central Iowa Water Works asks residents to slash watering, and ...

Plant scientists have used a standard "gene gun" since 1988 to genetically modify crops for better yield, nutrition, pest resistance and other valuable traits.

Most are in the Iowa City/Coralville area, but do take a short drive near West Branch and down a few country roads to see ...

Two Iowa ethanol plants owned by Green Plains will stop production, according to a report by Reuters. Reuters quotes multiple industry sources who say the facilities in Superior and Lakota, Iowa ...

Two groups have come together to plant more than 600 oak trees in Oxford Junction in the past 6 years. The trees will help restore the Wildlife Management Area to prairie lands, Iowa’s natural habitat ...

Many people are concerned that Iowa’s high cancer rates are tied to the state’s large agricultural industry and all the ...

Iowa's governor signs a bill removing gender identity protections from the state’s civil rights code. Stock market today: Wall Street rallies, and Dow jumps 600 to make a dreary February not so bad.