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Beef Weigh-In: Dec. 12, 9 - Noon
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
Beef Weigh-In is scheduled for Saturday, December 12th at the fairgrounds from 9am-12noon. Please note the time change. Cost for ear tags will be $1.00 per tag. This year again, we will be using retinal imaging for state fair cattle. This verification process will take place at the weigh-in. Cost for this verification will be $5.00 per head.

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.

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Staff

Neil Wubben-Floyd County Extension Education Emeritus
Phone: 641--228-1453
Fax: 641-257-1194
Email: nwubben@iastate.edu

Dale Thoreson-Dairy/Beef and Forage Field Specialist
Phone: 319.267.2707
Fax: 319.267.2708
Email: dthores@iastate.edu

Mark Storlie-Swine Field Specialist
Phone: 563.425.3331
Fax: 563.425.3339
Email: mstorlie@iastate.edu

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