Livestock Information

Local News

2009-2010 ISUE Dairy programs scheduled
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Dairy Days, informational meetings being held in the area for the dairy producer.

COOL

COOL (Country OF Origin Labeling)
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
What 4-H families need to know about COOL and where to go to get your affidavit for the farmers.

beef

4-H and FFA Market Beef Weigh-in
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
4-H and FFA members weigh in your market steers and heifers for the 2010 Allamakee County Fair.

Iowa State University Dairy Web Page
(Posted on 9/19/2008)
This site contains dairy related items going on in the state and publications, articles etc.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Farm Anaerobic Digestion Information and Tour the Focus of Extension Event
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Livestock producers who want to know more about on-farm anaerobic digestion and tour a digester should plan to attend this Dec. 9 event in Amana.
Feedlot Forum 2010 Series Begins in December
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Iowa State University Extension specialists will offer production and feedlot information during the Iowa Beef Center Feedlot Forum 2010 series that begins in December.
Can SNP Panels Lead the Beef Industry Forward?
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Jim Reecy, researcher at the forefront of the discovery and development of SNPs, and Darrh Bullock, expert on how to best use these informational tools in advancing bull breeding programs, will speak at Iowa conference.
RUSLE2 and P Index Workshops for Manure and Nutrient Plan Writers Offered by ISU Extension
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
ISU Extension workshop provides RUSLE2 software orientation, includes real field examples to determine risk calculations of the Iowa P Index and covers parameters for RUSLE2 and P Index calculations on snow-covered or frozen ground.
PQAPlus® and TQA Training Sessions Set in Pocahontas County
(Posted on 11/9/2009)
PQAPlus® and TQA Training Sessions are set for Dec. 10 in Pocahontas County.
SowBridge Educational Series Continues to Offer Distance Learning Flexibility and Convenience
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
Registration for the successful SowBridge distance education program is now open.

Events


Livestock Production
More Livestock Production events

Nutrient/Manure Management
More Nutrient/Manure Management events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Mark Storlie-Swine Program Specialist
Phone: 563/425-3331
Fax: 563/425-3339
Email: mstorlie@iastate.edu

Denise Schwab-Beef Program Specialist
Phone: 319-721-9624
Fax:
Email: dschwab@iastate.edu

Dale Thoreson-Dairy/Beef and Forage Field Specialist
Phone: 319/267-2707
Fax: 319/267-2708
Email: dthores@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension