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2012 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences slated for March 6-9
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
The Iowa Pork Producers Association has teamed up with the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach swine specialists to host regional conferences. The one in our area is in Iowa City on March 9th.
ISU Extension Hosts Milk Quality Workshops
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
With changes in milk quality standards, producers need to be at the top of their game with herd management practices that lead to improved cow health and milk quality. ISU Extension and Outreach in partnership with area milk, veterinary, nutrition, and milk equipment associates are hosting several workshops to help producers evaluate their own operation’s milk quality standards.
Pasture Walks in Northeast Iowa and Wisconsin
(Posted on 4/20/2011)
Producers seeking hands-on grazing management information in an informal atmosphere, consider attending one or more of the 2011 Pasture-Walk grazing field events. These events are mostly farmer-to-farm discussion on their management experiences in rotational grazing
Learn Strategies to Gain Control of Finances!
(Posted on 1/27/2011)
The first few months of each year is a time of financial stress and frustration as tax season draws attention to past money management habits. Some may wish they had a better system for tracking expenses. Others may struggle to find the money to pay taxes. Those anticipating a tax refund may wonder how to best use it to achieve financial goals.
Online State Newsletters Available
(Posted on 4/5/2010)
ISU Extension, along with other informational partners, publish newsletters available to everyone throughout the state. Newsletters for everything from Acreage Living to Vet Med are available at your fingertips.
Ag Decision Maker
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
Welcome to Ag Decision Maker (AgDM). The information and analysis provided at this web site will help you find solutions for many of the business, economic, and financial decisions facing farmers and agribusinesses.
Events
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Staff
Kristen Schulte - Farm and Ag. Business Management Specialist
Phone: 563-547-3001
Fax:
Email: kschulte@iastate.edu
Jim Jensen - Field Specialists - Farm Management
Phone: (319)385-8126
Fax: (319)385-2617
Email: jensenjh@iastate.edu
Greg Brenneman - Agricultural Engineering Field Specialist
Phone: (319)337-2145
Fax: 319)337-7864
Email: gregb@iastate.edu
Mark Storlie - Swine Field Specialist
Phone: (563) 425-3331
Fax: (563) 425-3339
Email: mstorlie@iastate.edu
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