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.

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

The phenomenon has for years been blamed by some for sweltering summer conditions in Iowa, yet recent research shows that ...