Webinar to Share Beekeeping Tips for Beginners and Experts on Urban and Rural Farms

Sep 10, 2025

By Graham Sandersfeld and Kathleen Delate

An upcoming webinar from the Urban Agriculture Program with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will address common questions for aspiring and experienced beekeepers. The webinar, “Beekeeping Strategies for Beginners,” will be led by beekeeper and educator Julia McGuire and is set for Oct. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m.

McGuire will cover beekeeping strategies, including phenological planning and ecological thinking. She has also created new resources for beginning producers which she will discuss.

Source : iastate.edu

Video: Wisconsin Corn and Soybean Weed Management Updates and Considerations for 2026 and Beyond

Dr. Rodrigo Werle, associate professor and extension weed scientist, UW–Madison, shares the latest updates and future considerations for corn and soybean weed management in Wisconsin. This presentation covers herbicide resistance trends in waterhemp, including newly confirmed cases of HPPD and S-metolachlor resistance, and emphasizes the importance of residual herbicides and strategic tank mixes for consistent control. Rodrigo also introduces upcoming technologies like Vyconic soybeans and new herbicide products, discusses integrated weed management strategies such as planting green with cover crops, and highlights practical recommendations for 2026 and beyond.

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