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Local News

Beef Month

May is Beef Month in Iowa
(Posted on 5/4/2008)
Whether it's the All-American hamburger or a thick steak fired up on the grill, Americans have a love affair with beef.

Cow Calf

Competing in the Cow-Calf Business!
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
A cow-calf workshop for beef producers is scheduled to be held in Leon on May 13.

ISU Judging Camp

Livestock Judging Camp
(Posted on 4/4/2008)
This three day camp on campus focuses on intensive training in livestock judging. A good resource for kids seeking livestock judging training and practice.

Winter Feeding

Tips For Buying Cattle Feed During Expensive Times
(Posted on 2/2/2008)
These are tips to ensure that you get the biggest bang for your feed purchasing buck.

News from Iowa State University Extension

ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of May 12
(Posted on 5/12/2008)
Listen to interviews about corn planting progress, high grain costs and livestock producers, Iowa’s racial and ethnic makeup, and more.
Advanced Swine Reproduction Seminar set for Western Iowa
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Nationally known swine reproductive management specialists will speak at conference in South Sioux City.
Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open Planned for July 15
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Registration for the 2008 Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open is now available.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 28
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Listen to interviews about getting into wet fields at the start of the 2008 growing season, La Niña and potential yields for corn and soybeans, mitigating air emissions and more.
Midwest Composting Course Offered in Iowa
(Posted on 4/24/2008)
The school focuses on a combination of hands-on training, lecture and discussion, facility operator panel discussions and problem solving.
Quality Management Systems Coordinator Hired at Iowa Pork Industry Center
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
IPIC hires new QMS coordinator.

Events


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Staff

Shawn Shouse-Ag Engineering Field Specialist
Phone: (712)769-2600
Fax: (712)769-2610
Email: sshouse@iastate.edu

Terry Steinhart-Swine Field Specialist
Phone: (641)622-2680
Fax: (641)622-2637
Email: tsteinha@iastate.edu

Lee Kilmer-Dairy Field Specialist
Phone: (515)294-6021
Fax: (515)294-2393
Email: lhkilmer@iastate.edu

Joe Sellers-Livestock Field Specialist
Phone: (641)774-2016
Fax: (641)774-8588
Email: sellers@iastate.edu

Jack Van Laar-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (641)446-4723
Fax: (641)446-6142
Email: jvanlaar@iastate.edu

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