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Local News

Land Values in Iowa Set New Record High
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
The average Iowa land value is estimated to be $6,708 per acre, an increase of 32.5 percent from 2010, according to results of the Iowa Land Value Survey. This is the highest percentage increase ever recorded by the Iowa State University annual survey. Download the full survey and report here.

Don't Let Tax Time Catch You Unprepared!
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
We have a link right to the IRS Farmer's Tax Guide and you can download it free right from our website (or get a paper copy in the office!).

New Staff Member To Help with Horticulture and Ag!
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
The new face in the Lee County Extension & Outreach Office in Donnellson belongs to John Simmons. He's your local source for Agriculture and Horticulture questions and education. Learn a little more about John here......

ISU Extension Newsletters Online Here!
(Posted on 4/1/2010)
ISU Extension now has newsletters produced by our professionals and partners available ALL in one place. Read them online or print to hold in your hands!

Events

Livestock Production

02/14/2012 Confinement Site Manure Applicator Training

More Livestock Production events

Nutrient/Manure Management

02/14/2012 Manure Management
02/14/2012 Confinement Site Manure Applicator Training

More Nutrient/Manure Management events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

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

Larry Tranel - Dairy Field Specialist
Phone: 563-583-6496
Fax: 563-583-4844
Email: tranel@iastate.edu

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

Byron Leu - Livestock Field Specialist
Phone: (641) 472-4166
Fax: (641) 472-2591
Email: bleu@iastate.edu

Greg Brenneman - Ag Engineering Field Specialist
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: gregb@iastate.edu

Robert Dodds - Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: 319.385.8126
Fax: 319.385.2617
Email: redodds@iastate.edu

News From Iowa State University Extension

Two North Central Iowa Ventilation Workshops Set for Swine Producers
(Posted on 2/9/2012)
Two workshops designed to help pork producers manage building ventilation equipment have been set for Feb. 28 in Mason City and Feb. 29 in Webster City.

Iowa Pork Industry Center to Offer PQA Plus Advisor Recertification Session
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
People who need to be recertified as Pork Quality Assurance Plus Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus program are invited to attend an April 19 session in Ames. The Iowa Pork Industry Center is hosting the morning session, which will run concurrently with an initial PQA Plus certification session.

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.