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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.

Ultrasound Pregnancy Exam Demonstration Featured in Replacement Heifer Development
(Posted on 1/4/2012)
A demonstration on using ultrasound pregnancy exams and determining the age and sex of the beef fetus will be featured in the ISU Extension heifer development programs on Feb. 7 at the Postville Vet clinic and Feb. 9 at the Jackson County Extension office. Click here for full details.

Local Dairy Days Feature Profitable Dairy Practices
(Posted on 12/19/2011)
Iowa dairy producers will have the opportunity to hear Iowa State University Extension Specialists share information on emerging dairy industry issues at the 2012 ISU Extension Dairy Days scheduled at seven eastern Iowa locations.

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

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.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowa Pork Regional Conferences offer Wealth of Information
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
Iowa pork producers are invited to learn more about pig health and growth numbers, and get updates on ventilation management and disease research projects at the 2012 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences scheduled for March 6-9.

Iowa Pork Industry Center to Offer PQA Plus Advisor Training Program
(Posted on 1/26/2012)
Veterinarians and others in Iowa’s pork industry have the opportunity to become Pork Quality Assurance Plus® Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus program.

Heifer Development Series Focuses on Reproductive Technologies
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
With the cow herd at its lowest level since 1973, drought in the southern range states and optimism for increased export demand, the stage is set for heifer retention increases into the next few years. To aid in this process, a series of heifer clinics will be offered over the next few weeks

Beef and Basketball Event Combines Information and Entertainment
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
Beef producers can get their fill of timely beef information and ISU men's basketball at the second "Beef and Basketball" event in Ames on Jan. 28. The event includes three educational presentations, lunch and attendance at the ISU men’s basketball game versus University of Kansas.

Beef Feedlot Roundtable Sessions Offered
(Posted on 1/12/2012)
Beef feedlot operators and others interested in production topics are invited to attend one of three Beef Feedlot Roundtable locations on Feb. 14. These locations, in Garner, Nashua and Manchester, will be linked to a live meeting in West Point, Neb.

2012 Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference Offers Wealth of Information
(Posted on 1/9/2012)
The 2012 Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference is Jan. 21 at Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. From maintaining competitiveness in light of high corn prices to applied approaches to genetics, this year’s topics are provided to help producers recognize ways to make their operations more efficient and profitable.

Dry Manure Applicator Certification Workshops Offered by Extension
(Posted on 1/5/2012)
Manure applicator certification workshops for dry manure operators are planned for seven different dates and locations in February. These workshops meet manure applicator certification requirements for both confinement site manure applicators and commercial manure applicators who primarily apply dry or solid manure.

Feedlot Forum 2012 Features Old and New
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
High feed costs in 2011, a smaller calf crop and a slow economy will linger into 2012; these and new factors affecting profitability will be the focus of Feedlot Forum 2012 on Jan. 17 in Sioux Center.

2012 Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference Focuses on Efficiency
(Posted on 12/14/2011)
The Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference (CCCC), a premier educational event for cow-calf producers, will offer a comprehensive package of information on Jan. 21 at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa.

Composting Helps Swine Farm Improve Biosecurity
(Posted on 12/9/2011)
Iowa State University’s swine teaching farm started composting mortalities eight years ago in an effort to increase biosecurity practices. Swine farms manager Jay Lampe said the move was positive.

Staff

Denise Schwab - Field Specialist- Beef
Phone: (319) 472-4739
Fax:
Email: dschwab@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