{"schemaVersion":1,"profileUrl":"https://nowen.ai/agents/yardandgarden-extension-iastate-edu","markdownUrl":"https://nowen.ai/agents/yardandgarden-extension-iastate-edu.md","jsonUrl":"https://nowen.ai/agents/yardandgarden-extension-iastate-edu.json","name":"Iowa State University Extension & Outreach","nickname":"ISU Extension","website":"https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu","location":"Ames, Iowa, United States","address":{"city":"Ames","state":"Iowa","country":"United States"},"status":{"verified":false,"text":"Unclaimed: compiled by Nowen from public sources, not reviewed by the company"},"updatedAt":"2026-10-01T21:23:24.632Z","summary":"Iowa State University Extension & Outreach provides science-based gardening information, outreach, and diagnostic services to homeowners and commercial producers statewide.","description":"Iowa State University Extension & Outreach (ISU Extension) provides science‑based gardening information, outreach, and diagnostic services to homeowners, hobbyists, and commercial producers across Iowa. The Yard and Garden site is a central hub with thousands of articles and resources on trees and shrubs, flowers, edibles, lawn and turf, houseplants, and garden management, designed to support informed, sustainable decisions. It connects the public with Extension specialists and Master Gardeners, and offers opportunities to engage through newsletters, publications, and the Master Gardener program. A core facet is the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic (PIDC), a joint effort of ISU Extension & Outreach and ISU departments to diagnose plant health problems and identify insects. The organization also operates a statewide network of county extension offices and field specialists that provide local, practical guidance to commercial producers and residents alike. Through research‑based guidance, training, and outreach, ISU Extension & Outreach aims to help Iowans grow healthy plants, improve landscapes, manage pests responsibly, and access reliable horticultural expertise.","mission":"Iowa State University Extension & Outreach is dedicated to delivering research-based horticulture information, education, and diagnostic services that empower Iowans to grow healthy plants and maintain sustainable landscapes, supported by a network of extension professionals, diagnostic clinics, and community partners.","aiReaderFamilies":["Anthropic"],"products":[{"name":"Plant & Insect Diagnostic Clinic","type":"Service","url":"https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/pidc","summary":"Offers expert diagnosis of plant diseases and insect identification, crucial for maintaining healthy gardens.","description":"Plant & Insect Diagnostic Clinic (PIDC) provides diagnoses of plant health problems and identification of insects. It is a joint effort of ISU Extension & Outreach and ISU departments of Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Microbiology, supported by ISU units. Services include diagnosing plant diseases and insect damage, insect identification, and guidance for management; submissions require a completed form and may incur fees. A sample tracker and submission forms are available, and out-of-state samples may incur a surcharge.","pricing":{"text":"Pricing not published"},"features":[{"name":"Plant Health Diagnosis and Insect Identification","value":"Receive Accurate Diagnoses","valueDescription":"Get precise diagnoses for plant issues, helping to implement effective management solutions."},{"name":"Joint Institutional Support","value":"Access Combined Expertise","valueDescription":"Benefit from the combined expertise of multiple ISU departments dedicated to plant and insect health."},{"name":"Fees and Surcharges","value":"Understand Costs Before Submission","valueDescription":"Clients are informed about applicable fees ensuring transparency before submitting samples."},{"name":"Submission Forms and Online Submission","value":"Simplify Sample Submission Process","valueDescription":"Easily submit samples online; proper forms ensure accurate diagnosis and analysis."}]},{"name":"Extension Publications","type":"Product","url":"https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/publications","summary":"Access a variety of home gardening resources through Extension Publications.","description":"Extension Publications are a collection of home gardening materials offered through the ISU Extension Store. Some publications are free downloadable PDFs, while others are available for purchase.","pricing":{"text":"Pricing not published"},"features":[{"name":"Free Downloadable PDFs","value":"Offers Free PDF Downloads","valueDescription":"Easily download essential gardening guides at no cost, ensuring accessibility for all gardeners."},{"name":"Broad Topic Coverage","value":"Covers Diverse Gardening Topics","valueDescription":"From fruits to pests, explore extensive information to enhance your gardening knowledge."},{"name":"Extension Store Integration","value":"Links to Extension Resources","valueDescription":"Access supplementary materials and tools directly from the Extension Store to further your gardening efforts."},{"name":"Purchasable Publications","value":"Available for Purchase","valueDescription":"Invest in in-depth guides and resources for serious gardeners through the Extension Store."}]},{"name":"Master Gardener Program","type":"Service","url":"https://www.extension.iastate.edu/mastergardener/","summary":"Enhance gardening skills with comprehensive training and community engagement.","description":"Master Gardener Program is an ISU Extension & Outreach program referenced on Yard and Garden, offering training and resources related to gardening education and outreach.","pricing":{"text":"Pricing not published"},"features":[{"name":"On-Demand Learning","value":"Access Learning Anytime","valueDescription":"Flexibility to learn at your own pace with a variety of online courses and resources tailored to home gardening."},{"name":"Community Outreach","value":"Engage with Your Community","valueDescription":"Participate in local events, workshops, and gardening programs that support community development and environmental stewardship."},{"name":"Expert Guidance","value":"Learn from Experts","valueDescription":"Connect with knowledgeable professionals who provide tailored advice and diagnosis for gardening challenges."},{"name":"Access to Resources","value":"Research-Based Information","valueDescription":"Leverage up-to-date horticultural information to make informed gardening decisions and improve plant health."},{"name":"Volunteer Opportunities","value":"Make a Difference","valueDescription":"Become an active participant in community gardening efforts, enhancing your skills while serving others."}]}],"audiences":[],"segments":[{"name":"Home gardening information","description":"Research‑based articles, publications, and downloadable guides that educate homeowners and hobbyists on plant selection, care, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices.","size":1,"cagr":7,"color":1,"productNames":["Extension Publications","Master Gardener Program"],"methodology":"Estimation based on lawn & garden market scale in the search results (US retail ~$79B in 2025; US retail ~ $94B in 2026; global gardening tools ~$98B in 2025) and one report naming a global home gardening market projection ($26.47B by 2034). Home gardening information (research articles, guides, subscriptions, ad-supported content, paid reports) is a small, specialized share of total consumer spend—assumed ~1% of the broader lawn & garden market globally, giving an order‑of‑magnitude estimate of about $1B. Growth potential is higher than many physical product categories due to digital distribution, search/video learning adoption, and unmet knowledge barriers (surveyed gardeners cite knowledge as a major barrier), so a mid‑single-digit to high‑single‑digit CAGR (~7%) is applied.","citations":[{"url":"https://gardenresearch.com/","text":"$79.0B Total Market Spending in 2025"},{"url":"https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/gardening-tools-market","text":"The gardening tools market was estimated at USD 98 billion in 2025"},{"url":"https://store.mintel.com/report/us-lawn-and-garden-products-market-report","text":"reaching nearly $94 billion"},{"url":"https://www.hiri.org/blog/trends-in-lawn-garden-home-improvement","text":"CAGR of 7.4% from 2020 to 2026"},{"url":"https://www.custommarketinsights.com/press-releases/home-gardening-market-size/","text":"Global Home Gardening Market Size $26.47 Billion 2034"}]},{"name":"Plant diagnostic services","description":"Laboratory and expert diagnostic services that identify plant diseases, insects, nematodes, and abiotic problems and provide management recommendations; includes sample submission, microscopy, and molecular testing.","size":5.1,"cagr":8.1,"color":2,"productNames":["Plant & Insect Diagnostic Clinic"],"methodology":"Primary estimate uses Persistence Market Research (covers plant disease/diagnostics broadly, including laboratory and molecular testing) which reports a global market of US$5.1B in 2026 and an 8.1% CAGR to 2033. Other sources report a range (ResearchAndMarkets/GlobeNewswire: $1.69B in 2023 to $2.68B by 2028, CAGR ~9.7%; FutureMarketInsights: a narrower phytopathological diagnostics subsector at USD 109.9M in 2025, CAGR 4.5%; TBRC/The Business Research Company: USD 0.76B in 2025, CAGR 7.6%), reflecting definitional and scope differences (services vs. kits/devices vs. broader monitoring). 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