From poison ivy to chiggers and coyotes, here are the hazardous plants, insects and animals to watch out for — and what to do if you see them in Iowa.

Plant scientists have used a standard "gene gun" since 1988 to genetically modify crops for better yield, nutrition, pest resistance and other valuable traits.

Many are getting out and enjoying the outdoors this summer, and while we all know to avoid poison ivy, there is another plant ...

Where Do You Find Poison Hemlock?  The Gazette reports that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says that poison hemlock ...

If you’re seeking out plants native to Iowa, you may want to double check plants that are marketed as “native.” They may be native to North America, but not necessarily the state of Iowa.

Chelsea Harbach, plant disease diagnostician, Iowa State University Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic; Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach ; ...