Studying genetics in chickens and cows has led to an improvement in the eggs, milk and chickens that are produced and purchased at the grocery store. Check out how this is done at Iowa State University.

Tile systems can help control the movement of water on a farm. 

Trees produce oxygen that allow people to breathe, but a lot of trees are being cut down for a multitude of reasons, including farmland. Conservationists, like David at Humboldt County Conservation, work to make sure that the land is still taken care of all over our state. 

When water flows underground, it can be hard to predict where it will go. Farmers use tile systems to guide water as it flows underground.

Water is necessary for a farm, but it’s important that it only goes where the farmer wants it to! Check out how water can be controlled on a farm by visiting the Iowa Land Improvement Contractors Association (LICA) Farms.

Just like you, plants need water and food, along with sunlight, to survive. Think about how you feel when you eat too much. Check out exactly what plants need to grow!

Dr. Magan Lewis of Corteva Agriscience breaks down the basics of plant genetics. How are plant genetics improved over time?

Did you know that flowers aren’t the only plants that need pollination? All plants do! Scientists at Corteva Agriscience can make this process happen themselves in order to study plant genetics.

Learn all about the Maquoketa Caves and how they were formed in this video from FIND Iowa.

Explore the Loess Hills and learn how they are created by wind and water.