Livestock Information

Local News

2009-2010 Private Pesticide Applicator CIC's in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn and Washington Counties
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
There is a listing of all 2009-2010 Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn and Washington Counties. Provided are dates, times and addresses of where the courses will be held.

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TQA - Transport Quality Assurance Training Opportunity
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
Swine producers, production workers and truckers will have an opportunity to receive their certification for Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Montgomery Hall, Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City, Iowa. All truckers transporting pigs to harvest plants, swine producers and production workers selling to certain packers will need TQA certification.

Free PQA Plus Certification Opportunity for Pork Producers
(Posted on 9/4/2009)
Pork Quality Assurance (PQA Plus) certification training will be offered on September 15, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Jones County Extension Office.

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


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Staff

Denise Schwab-Beef Program Specialist
Phone: 319-472-4739
Fax: 319-472-5601
Email: dschwab@iastate.edu

Linda Fischer-Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: (319) 377-9839
Fax: (319) 377-0475
Email: lefisch@iastate.edu

Larry McMullen-Field Specialist, Swine
Phone: 319-462-2791
Fax: 319-462-4572
Email: lkmcmull@iastate.edu

Greg Brenneman-Field Specialist, Ag Engineer
Phone: 319-337-2145
Fax: 319-337-7864
Email: gregb@iastate.edu

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