Weather
Weather and climate are critical factors in Iowa's crop production. Find more information on weather-related tools, weather/climate outlooks, and resources for managing through weather events like flooding, windstorms, hail, and drought.
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YTD Accumulated Precipitation in Ames
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What in the Weather?
Wish you could understand the weather better? Join Dan Fillius, Iowa State University Extension Horticulture Field Specialist, Madelynn Wuestenberg, ISU Extension Ag. Climatology Specialist, and Dr. Justin Glisan, Iowa’s State Climatologist, as they discuss what is happening in the world of Iowa weather.
Timely Insights on Weather
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December 15, 2025Authors
AMES, Iowa – The 2026 Crop Advantage Series will take place at 12 locations across the state Jan. 6–29. Each meeting will feature tailored topics selected based on local growing conditions and challenges, presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialists.
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December 4, 2025Content Author
This year we are offering on-site registration for the Integrated Crop Management Conference! Join us on December 10-11 at the Meadows Events and Conference Center in Altoona, IA for two days jam-packed with networking, continuing education, and insight for 2026 and beyond.
Highlights of this year’s event include:
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November 13, 2025Content Author
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Agronomists have completed their fall survey of subsoil moisture in northwest Iowa. Subsoil moisture sampling in Iowa dates back to February 1954 when ten sites were chosen for soil moisture sampling. In 1959, the sampling increased to 22 locations, and in 1971, 61 locations were sampled. Today, 18 locations are sampled in northwest Iowa.