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Spooky Season for Cattle Producers Often Follows Halloween

November 8, 2023, 11:22 am | Sherry Hoyer, Beth Reynolds

For people who prefer being out with the cows rather than in the office, catching up on end-of-year business transactions and attempting to do some enterprise analysis may be scary. Iowa Beef Center extension program specialist Beth Reynolds explains some ways to get a head start on end-of-year income tax considerations.

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'All Things Beef' Workshop Series Set in Afton

November 7, 2023, 11:33 am | Sherry Hoyer, Chris Clark

Union and Ringgold counties will hold winter beef workshops beginning Nov. 13, presented by beef specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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Ihde Named New Small Ruminant Outreach Specialist

November 7, 2023, 9:50 am | Carolyn Ihde

Carolyn Ihde will serve as the new small ruminant specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. She will serve sheep and goat producers in Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Youth Plan for Action at Multi-County 4-H Summit

November 6, 2023, 2:54 pm | Sydney Peterson, Angie Dougherty

Young people can lead action in their communities. That was the message of Youth Voice in Action, a day-long 4-H summit at Upper Iowa University led by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach county and state youth outreach staff on Sept. 28.

Iowa 4-H Receives $750,000 to Expand College and Career Readiness Opportunities in Agriculture

November 6, 2023, 9:36 am | Sydney Peterson, Cayla Taylor, Kerry Aistrope

The Iowa 4-H Agri'CY'ence Academy has received $750,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to carry out a four-year project with youth in West Pottawattamie County. The academy is intended for youth in grades 7-12 to engage in scientific research and explore career pathways in highly technical agricultural fields of study.

Winter Feeding Workshops Planned for Cattle Feeders

November 2, 2023, 9:00 am | Sherry Hoyer, Denise Schwab

Dry growing conditions in 2022 and 2023 have led to supply and quality issues for many forages. Producers can review their options at several workshops from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in November and December.

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Iowa 4-H Staff Awarded for Outstanding Achievements

November 1, 2023, 3:05 pm | Sydney Peterson

Eleven Iowa State University Extension and Outreach staff members were honored in October at the Iowa 4-H YouthFest professional development conference. Award recipients were recognized for their impact on local communities, accomplishments in their field and embodiment of the ISU Extension and Outreach 4-H mission.

Iowa 4-H Brings 45 Youth Together for Multicultural Retreat

October 31, 2023, 2:20 pm | Sydney Peterson, Lorena Dorado-Robles

Youth in grades 7-9 came from different parts of the state to gather at the Iowa 4-H Connect Retreat. The annual event promotes college and career exploration, meaningful connections with multicultural youth, outdoor fun and a safe place for participants to foster a sense of belonging.

Registration Open for Integrated Crop Management Conference

October 31, 2023, 1:34 pm | Brent Pringnitz, Erin Hodgson

The Integrated Crop Management Conference is set for Dec. 4-5 in a new location: The Meadows Events Center at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. The conference provides crop production professionals new information, research updates and the tools to prepare for 2024.

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Budgeting Resources for Iowa Cities: Navigating House File 718

October 27, 2023, 2:52 pm | Esther Crompton , Erin Mullenix

Earlier this year, significant changes to Iowa’s property tax system were enacted with the signing of House File 718 into law. Now, as cities begin planning their Fiscal Year 2025 budgets, they are grappling with the law’s sweeping changes to city finances. A webinar and upcoming workshops hosted by the Iowa League of Cities are designed to guide city officials.

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