Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
Livestock
Local Highlights
Manure applicator training for Commercial or Confinement will be held on the first Friday, at 9:00 a.m. during the months of February, April, June, August, October, and December. You must call and register at least one day in advance. If no reservations are received, the program will be cancelled. If there is a request for training on a day other than scheduled, there will be a $10 fee.
Extension Resources:
Iowa Beef Center
ISU Extension Dairy Team
Iowa Pork Industry Center
eXtension - Dairy
eXtension - Horse
NE Iowa Dairy Foundation Center
Associations:
Iowa Cattleman's Association
Iowa State Dairy Association
Midwest Dairy Association
Dairy Breed Associations
American Dairy Goat Association
Iowa Pork Producers Association
American Rabbit Breeders Assoc.
American Kennel Club
Iowa Sheep Industry Association
Iowa Meat Goat Association
Iowa Egg Council
Iowa Beef Industry Council
Publications
Livestock Enterprise Budgets
Newsletters
ISUE Dairy News
Newsletters written by ISUE Dairy Team
Dairy Outlook & Dairy Budget
written by Robert Tigner
Snouts & Tails
Go to the bottom of the page to view Newsletters written by Mark Storlie:
Statewide Resources
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Enhancing Dairy Profits and Quality of Life
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Working to develop and deliver the latest in research-based information to improve the profitability and vitality of Iowa’s beef industry.
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Works to promote efficient pork production technologies in Iowa, maintain Iowa's pork industry leadership and strengthen rural development efforts.
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To add value to the egg industry by facilitating research and learning for egg producers, processors and consumers through national and international collaboration.
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Your link to Master Equine Manager, Grazing News, and information on educational opportunities throughout the year.
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Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.
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Bringing the benefits of veterinary medicine to society by promoting animal welfare and public health through the on-going education of veterinarians and the dissemination of animal health production, food safety and animal welfare information to veterinarians, livestock producers, consumers, and related clientele.
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Information on livestock housing systems, general construction and ventilation and animal environment.
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Research-based, peer-reviewed, practical, and affordable publications on a number of topics relative to agriculture.
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The Agricultural Marketing Resource Center is an electronic, national resource for producers interested in value-added agriculture. Browse commodities and products, investigate market and industry trends, study business creation and operation, read research results and locate value-added resources.
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The Value Added Agriculture Program (VAAP) provides unbiased, science-based information to help establish or expand agricultural-related businesses in Iowa.
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Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.
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Specialists have compiled a list of resources to help you prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Remember to take care of yourself and your family first; then deal with the things lost to the disaster.
