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November 9, 2011 09:14 AM
Bowman to Keynote 4th Annual Veterans’ Procurement Conference
Julie Fagle

Retired U.S. Army First Class Sergeant Dana Bowman's motto is “it’s not the disability, it’s the ability,” and he’ll be sharing his message of conquering adversity at the 4th Annual Veterans’ Procurement Conference Nov. 30 in Ames. The conference will provide vital information to assist Iowa businesses in winning government contracts, while educating veteran-owned businesses on issues critical to their success in this market.

November 9, 2011 09:08 AM
Tool for Nitrate Treatment Highlighted in New Fact Sheet
Laura Christianson

Woodchip bioreactors, installed at the edge of agricultural fields, can remove 15 to 60 percent of the nitrate in tile-drained water annually. This innovative approach for protecting the water quality in Midwest streams and rivers is described in a new fact sheet available from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

November 9, 2011 09:06 AM
Fall Field Days Feature Annual Cover Crop Grazing
Denise Schwab

Five eastern Iowa cattle producers are sharing their grazing annual cover crops experiences during a series of field days this month as part of a Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) farmer grant program to demonstrate the use of annual cover crops for extending the grazing season and increasing the grazing opportunities following grain production.

November 9, 2011 08:53 AM
Iowa Forage and Grassland Conference Offers Information and Innovation
Joe Sellers

The 2011 Iowa Forage and Grassland Conference is set for Nov. 21-22 at the Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines. It will offer expert presentations and technological innovations on a variety of grassland and forage topics.

November 8, 2011 11:43 AM
Producers Reminded to Register for ISU Beef Nutrition Research Showcase
Joe Sellers

Anyone interested in beef nutrition research at Iowa State University (ISU), may register this week for the Nov. 18 “Beef Nutrition Research Pre-game Showcase.” The event will offer a look at the variety of research under way at Iowa State, including at the ISU Beef Nutrition Farm.

November 7, 2011 01:11 PM
Extension Food Safety Specialist to Conduct Seminar on New Federal Law
Angela Laury Shaw

Angela Laury will work with Iowa producers and manufacturers to promote food safety as the new food safety specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. One of her first assignments is introducing food producers to the Food Safety Modernization Act, a new federal law designed to encourage food safety through preventive measures.

November 7, 2011 12:55 PM
Weed Identification Guide Available Electronically
Daren Mueller

The popular Weed Identification Field Guide is now available electronically as an e-book and, for the first time, downloadable on iPad. The publication is distributed by the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach. Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, has sponsored the capability for users to download the electronic versions for no charge.
 

November 7, 2011 11:55 AM
Animal Care and Handling Seminars Feature Lukasiewicz
Beth Doran

Feedlot owners, dairy producers and their employees are invited to an Animal Care and Handling Seminar for beef and dairy on Nov. 22 at Tri-State Livestock Auction in Sioux Center. Featured presenter is Sandhills Cattle Consultants Inc. president Kip Lukasiewicz, who will discuss and demonstrate low-stress cattle handling techniques.

November 2, 2011 02:26 PM
Final 2011 Greenhorn Grazing Session Looks at Stockpiled Grazing
Joe Sellers

The final Greenhorn Grazing session of the 2011 season will cover stockpiled grazing. The session will be held Nov. 15 at the Werner farm near Diagonal with a 10 a.m. start time.

November 2, 2011 01:51 PM
Three-State Drainage Research Forum Offered by Extension
Matt Helmers

The 12th Annual Drainage Research Forum will be held Nov. 22 at the Arrowwood Conference Center in Okoboji, Iowa. Registration is at 8 a.m.; the program runs from 9 a.m.- 4:15 p.m., sponsored by Iowa State University, University of Minnesota and South Dakota State University.