Livestock Production Events

11/24/2009- TQA (Transport Quality Assurance) Certification Training
This is a two hour program to train swine producers, unit employees, and truckers in swine handling, loading, transport,bio-security, etc. in order to prepare for their certification in TQA. Once training is completed, participants will take a 50 question exam and must get 90% correct to receive certification from the National Pork Board.

12/01/2009- Green Horn Grazing Meeting #5
Nodule 5 - Cost Effective Feeding Options

12/04/2009- NE IA Dairy Foundation Operations Committee
Monthly meeting

12/08/2009- Feedlot Forum 2010
Information on feed management, risk management, financial management for cattle feeders

12/09/2009- On Farm Anaerobic Digestion: Considering the Options
Educational Outreach Program coordinated by Amana Farms Renewable Energy Center and Iowa State University Extension. The 3 hour program will include presentations and discussions about the Amana Farms beef manure anaerobic digester, manure digester feasibility, manure digester opportunities in Iowa, anaerobic digesters as a source for carbon credit

12/09/2009- On Farm Anaerobic Digestion: Considering the Options
Educational Outreach Program coordinated by Amana Farms Renewable Energy Center and Iowa State University Extension. The 3 hour program will include presentations and discussions about the Amana Farms beef manure anaerobic digester, manure digester feasibility, manure digester opportunities in Iowa, and anaerobic digesters as a source for carbon cr

12/10/2009- PQAPlus® Training Sessions Set in Pocahontas County
A two hour training session for pork producers or individuals who need Pork Quality Assurance, PQA Plus(TM) certification.

12/10/2009- TQA Certification Training Set In Pocahontas County
A two hour training session for pork producers or individuals who need Transport Quality Assurance, TQA certification.

12/14/2009- PQA plus and TQA certification session
Training for PQA plus and TQA certifcation PQA plus 10 am -12 noon and TQA 1-3pm

12/14/2009- Lamb Feedlot Meeting
This program is for lamb feedlot producers and allied businesses. Dr. Jeff Held, SDSU Extension Sheep Specialist, will present, "Optimizing Lamb Growth Performance with Co-Product Based Diets" and will focus on cost of gain. Dr. Larry Holler, SDSU Professor of Veterinary Science, will discuss common feedlot diseases and ways to improve management