Nutrena is sponsoring an equine clinic at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids on May 9, 2013.
One thing that we learned from the 1988 drought was that it resulted in less nitrogen needed for many corn fields in 1989, according to Jim Fawcett, ISU Extension Field Agronomist.
Read this article on evaluating your forage stands for winter injury.
Show Your Love for the Iowa State Fair! This year, Iowans can show their love for the Fair on their tax returns and help the Fair continue on the path of preserving the historic Fairgrounds.Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
Livestock
Local Highlights
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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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.
