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Iowa State University researcher studies relationship between freezing and ‘natural thermometer’ of some plants

January 28th, 2026

January 27, 2026 Iowa State Professor of Horticulture Rajeev Arora with a couple of Rhododendron hybrids displaying rolled and drooping leaves typical of cold-weather thermonasty. Photo by Paul Christiansen. AMES, Iowa — The mystery of how plants survive freezing temperatures and rebound after winter has long fascinated scientists, including Iowa State University professor of horticulture, Rajeev Arora,…

Webinar on Organic Gardening Tips for Success Showcases Innovative Practices

January 23rd, 2026

January 21, 2026, 11:08 am | Graham Sandersfeld, Kathleen Delate AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Urban Agriculture program invites those interested in organic gardening to an upcoming webinar on Jan. 28 from 1 to 2 p.m. Kathleen Delate, extension organic specialist and professor of horticulture at Iowa State, will share…

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Urban Agriculture Program to Host Choose Iowa Webinar

January 15th, 2026

January 9, 2026, 9:11 am | Graham Sandersfeld, Kathleen Delate AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Urban Agriculture Program will host a webinar focused on Choose Iowa, the state’s signature brand for Iowa-grown and Iowa-made agricultural products, on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 1 to 2 p.m. Regan Freland, Choose Iowa membership and outreach coordinator, will provide an…

Urban and Organic Ag Programs Inspire the Next Generation at Local Food Festival

September 26th, 2025

September 25, 2025 | Graham Sandersfeld, Kathleen Delate AMES, IA: On September 24, 2025, Iowa State University’s Main Campus came alive with the sights, smells and tastes of fresh, locally grown food during the annual Iowa State University Local Food Festival. Hosted by Farm, Food and Enterprise Development (FFED), the Office of Sustainability, and the College of Agriculture and…

Organic Field Day Set for Aug. 26 at Neely-Kinyon Research Farm in Greenfield

August 11th, 2025

July 30, 2025, 9:48 am | Kathleen Delate AMES, Iowa – Organic growers and those interested in transitioning to organic production can learn more about the latest research from the Iowa State University Organic Ag Program during a field day on Aug. 26 near Greenfield. The event will be held at Iowa State’s Neely-Kinyon Memorial Research and…

Growing Together Iowa Visit

July 29th, 2025

In July 2025, members of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach administration and the Department of Horticulture visited two Growing Together Iowa gardens in Story County. Growing Together Iowa projects are supported by Iowa Master Gardener Volunteers in 27 counties across the state. New to the Growing Together Iowa cohort this year was the Grow…

Horticulture Hosts students from 4-H Annual Conference

July 8th, 2025

The last week of June was a busy one for the Department of Horticulture as the department hosted several 4H students who were on ISU campus for their 4H annual conference. The department engaged students through various hands-on workshops: 1. Make Your Own Sack Garden and Learn How to Grow Food Right Outside Your Back…

Horticulture Extension and Outreach: A Day of Learning Across Central Iowa’s Green Industry

July 7th, 2025

In June, 2025 the Horticulture Extension Team participated in an in-service activity exploring various components of the horticulture industry. The day started with a visit to Bentley Ridge Nursery near Grimes. The group was treated to a tour of the production facility as well as the sales area. From here the group traveled to Des…