Livestock Information

Local News

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

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


Nutrient/Manure Management
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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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