Livestock Information

Local News

Beef Seedstock Conference
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
The Iowa Beef Center wishes to extend an invitation to you for our upcoming beef seedstock conference, "Applying Old Rules to New Technology Production." We'll start at 12:30 pm on Dec 10, 2009, in the Ames Quality Inn and Suites. Registration starts at 11:30 am.

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Eastern Iowa Agriculture & Natural Resources News
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
The Eastern Iowa Agriculture & Natural Resources Newsletter is brought to you as a collaborative effort of Iowa State University Extension's agriculture and natural resources program specialists serving the eastern third of Iowa. Find out how Extension staff members are partnering with others at the state and local level to bring quality, sustainable programming to a variety of ag-related audiences.

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Country of Origin Labeling
(Posted on 6/10/2009)
What does Country of Origin Labeling mean to 4-H'ers and FFA members and what steps will you need to follow?

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Premise ID
(Posted on 6/10/2009)
The Premise ID system was created in response to the need to help protect American animal agriculture from disease threats. The program is currently voluntary in Iowa. Find out more information here.

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.

Events


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Staff

Larry McMullen-Swine Field Specialist
Phone: (319) 462-2791
Fax: (319) 462-4572
Email: lkmcmull@iastate.edu

Denise Schwab-Livestock/Beef Specialist
Phone: 319-642-5504
Fax:
Email: dschwab@iastate.edu

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