European honeybees get a lot of buzz, but native pollinators are estimated to pollinate 75% of flowering plants around the world. Did you know more than 3,500 species of native bees help increase crop yields?

Some of the most powerful conservation happens quietly on land that’s protected not just for today, but for generations to come. ACEP protects working lands, wetlands, and wildlife habitat while keeping the land in production and in the family. nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initi…

Join Doug Harr, president of Iowa Audubon, as he shares his lifelong experiences as a wildlife biologist. Attendees will learn about Iowa’s native birds and the native plants. Wednesday, August 6 at Noon. Register for the webinar at register.gotowebinar.com/register/11244…

This summer, our monarch interns are helping to sample floral microbial communities to determine how potential differences between remnant and reconstructed prairies might relate to butterfly conservation! monarch.ent.iastate.edu/news/2025/samp…

#MonarchFact! Monarch caterpillars store toxins from milkweed, yet some creatures still eat them. Like this small spider we found. This is another way monarchs support healthy ecosystems as they are an important food source for birds, spiders, and insects: monarchjointventure.org/faq/predation

Great news for conservation and working grasslands! Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are proud to support the bipartisan CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act. This bill was introduced yesterday by U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Amy Klobuchar (D.-Minn.), Senator Jerry Moran

Support your local community this #NationalFarmersMarketWeek by visiting a Farmers Market near you! Farmers Markets are a great way to build community, support small businesses, and find local food. usdalocalfoodportal.com

Graduate Researcher: Yuanwu is a new PhD student studying pollinators in and around soybean fields. With his previous master’s research studying fireflies, Yuanwu is excited to explore new areas of entomology during his time at ISU. monarch.ent.iastate.edu/news/2025/grad…

Rain gardens are strategically located depressions landscaped with perennial flowers and native vegetation to allow some water filter through the soil instead of into storm drains. This improves water quality while enhancing plant diversity and pollinator habitat! via NRCS-Montana

August is #NationalWaterQualityMonth! Access to clean water is foundational to agriculture, outdoor recreation, and human health. This month, explore how you can help increase your local water quality: cleanwateriowa.org

#FlowerFriday is here, and this week's flower is Rattlesnake Master. With its unique tropical/desert look, this plant is an eyecatcher as well as a pollinator magnet! Bees, butterflies, and many other pollinators love this plant: prairiemoon.com/eryngium-yucci…

For this #NationalBookLoversDay dive into books about creating space for wildlife in your life. Doug Tallamy’s book, Nature’s Best Hope, is a great option for people looking to support wildlife in their own backyard: homegrownnationalpark.org/product/nature…

The first step to planting perennials starts well before you actually plant! Selecting perennials well-suited for the planting location is the first step in the process. Soil moisture, light levels, & winter hardiness of the site should match the plant's growing requirements.

Meet the monarch super generation! While most monarch butterflies only live 2-6 weeks, the last generation to hatch each summer will live through the winter with most migrating all the way to Mexico! 📷 Tina Shaw/USFWS

Milkweed’s flower shape and sticky pollen trap many smaller insects, like this fly. Only larger-bodied insects can successfully remove milkweed pollen. Planting a variety of native plants supports a wider range of pollinators, ensuring plants have access to multiple pollinators.

Cover crops aren't just for soil health 🌾, they can feed livestock too. Grazing 🐮 cover crops can cut feed and labor costs while providing a boost to your fields. What other considerations are there? Find out here ▶️ hubs.li/Q03CxYzw0 Not funded by the soybean checkoff.

Horticulture farmers are finding creative and effective ways to use cover crops. Read the full summer magazine article to learn more about these farmers' innovative practices: bit.ly/4muC1Xo

IMCC blog: Monarchs face many threats during their long migration including disease and lack of floral resources. You can help protect the fall migration by planting fall-blooming native nectar plants and replacing non-native milkweed with native species. monarch.ent.iastate.edu/news/2025/plan…

🦉 Small changes = wildlife wins. The "4 Things for Wildlife" series gives simple tips to boost biodiversity on: 🌳 Forests 🏡 Yards 🌾 Farms 🐄 Pastures 🔗 extension.iastate.edu/news/back-yard… #ISUExtension #WildlifeConservation

Mid-August marks the start of fall migration for millions of monarchs! Now through mid-November, these butterflies will travel during the day and roost in trees at night. You may see anywhere from a few to hundreds taking a break along the way. 📷 Mike Budd/USFWS