Livestock Information

Local News

There's A New Agriculture & Horticulture Specialist In Town!
(Posted on 1/31/2012)
ISU Extension & Outreach in Henry County has partnered with the Lee County Extension & Outreach Office to not only hire a local resource for Ag and Horticulture -- but they have brought a home-town boy back to SE Iowa!

Mooooooooo...... (That's Beef Talk for: Henry County Cattlemen Beef Clinic is Coming)
(Posted on 1/31/2012)
The Henry County Cattlemen are hosting a Beef Workshop on Saturday, March 31st at the Henry County Fairgrounds. All are welcome, and it's free, but you do have to register!

County of Origin Labeling (COOL) Required for 4-H Livestock Projects
(Posted on 12/18/2008)
The COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) law was put into effect for fish and shellfish on April 4, 2005. The final rule for all of the other covered commodities took effect on September 30, 2008.

Staff

John Simmons - Horticulture & Agriculture Educator
Phone: 319-835-5116
Fax: 319-835-3307
Email: josimmon@iastate.edu

Byron Leu - Livestock Program Specialist
Phone: (641) 472-4166
Fax: (641) 4722591
Email: bleu@iastate.edu

Tom Miller - Swine Program Specialist
Phone: (319) 653-4811
Fax: (319) 653-6712
Email: tmiller@iastate.edu

Erin Heaton - Office Assistant
Phone: (319) 385-8126
Fax: (319) 385-2617
Email: eheaton@iastate.edu

Bob Dodds - Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: 319-385-8126
Fax: 319-385-2617
Email: redodds@iastate.edu

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.