Livestock Information

Local News

Agricultural Outlook & Management Seminar- November 20th
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Iowa's Farm Economy is at a critical cross-road. Higher input costs and increased market volatility has significantly impacted farmers and the decisions they make. ISU Extension will be offering meetings to help attendees better understand the challenges and opportunities facing farmers in 2010 and beyond. Call Carroll County ISU Extension office at 712-792-2364 to register for the November 20th meeting in Carroll from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Swan Lake State Park

2009-2010 Private Pesticide Applicator Training Schedule
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
Exam dates and continuing education for Private Pesticide Applicators has been scheduled in and around Carroll County.

2009 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
(Posted on 1/5/2009)
Many Iowa farmers hire some custom machine work in their farm business, or perform custom work for others. The information on the survey is based on 185 Iowa farmers, custom operators, and farm managers.

2009 Cash Rental Rates
(Posted on 6/27/2008)
Check out the 2009 Cash Rental Rates publication.

Impact Statements
(Posted on 5/3/2007)
Carroll County Extension Makes an Impact

News from Iowa State University Extension

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.
Feeding Forages to Livestock Is Focus of November Conference
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Forage producers will hear about alternative uses, as well as issues related to storing and feeding forages at the Nov. 23-24 conference in Des Moines featuring speakers from ISU Extension and the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center..
New ISU Extension Marketing Resource Helps Livestock Producers Face Volatile Prices
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
This new resource emphasizes the importance of establishing a profitable gross margin rather than focusing only on maximized revenues.
Conference Highlights New Technology’s Role in Beef Seedstock Production
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Bull breeders can learn how to apply new technology to long-standing practices by attending the Dec. 10 Iowa Beef Center conference.
Iowa State Swine Nutrition Program Welcomes New Graduate Students
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
With five new graduate students and a lab manager, Iowa State University’s (ISU) applied swine nutrition program is focused squarely on the future.
Iowa Pork Industry Center to Offer PQA Plus™ Advisor Training Program
(Posted on 10/14/2009)
Application deadline for this PQA Plus™ Advisor Training session is Nov. 5.
Grazing Management for Water Quality Is Focus of Oct. 16 Webcast
(Posted on 10/9/2009)
Convenience of webcast brings grazing management training -- specifically maximizing production and adequately managing environmental risks to the pasture -- to producers, crop advisers and professional animal scientists.
Livestock Producers Facing Explosion Hazards with Manure Pumping
(Posted on 10/9/2009)
Flash fires and explosions have been reported from methane and hydrogen sulfide buildup in liquid manure pits that are part of confinement feeding buildings.

Events


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Staff

Jerry Weiss-Swine Program Specialist
Phone: 712-335-3103
Fax: 712-335-3104
Email: weissj@iastate.edu

Dennis DeWitt-Livestock Program Specialist (Beef)
Phone: 712-336-3488
Fax: 712-336-3498
Email: dewitt@iastate.edu

Shawn Shouse-Agricultural Engineering Program Specialist
Phone: 712-769-2600
Fax: 712-769-2610
Email: sshouse@iastate.edu

Dr. Christine Mondak-Dairy Program Specialist
Phone: 712-737-4320
Fax: 712-737-3590
Email: cmondak@iastate.edu

Tom Duncan-Program Coordinator
Phone: 712-792-2364
Fax: 712-792-2366
Email: duncan@iastate.edu

Terry Torneten-Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-792-2364
Fax: 712-792-2366
Email: ttorn@iastate.edu

Julie Hlas-External Relations Specialist
Phone: (712) 274-0048
Fax: (712) 274-7323
Email: hlas@iastate.edu

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