Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
Livestock
Local Highlights
The American Boer Goat Association
The Iowa Meat Goat Association
Sheep: Scrapie tags and premies identification - 1-866-873-2824 (toll free)
Equine News & Events
Cattle Heat Stress Forecast - allows you to prepare and plan to protect your cattle from the dangers of heat stress
Statewide Resources
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Enhancing Dairy Profits and Quality of Life
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Working to develop and deliver the latest in research-based information to improve the profitability and vitality of Iowa’s beef industry.
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Works to promote efficient pork production technologies in Iowa, maintain Iowa's pork industry leadership and strengthen rural development efforts.
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To add value to the egg industry by facilitating research and learning for egg producers, processors and consumers through national and international collaboration.
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Your link to Master Equine Manager, Grazing News, and information on educational opportunities throughout the year.
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Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.
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Bringing the benefits of veterinary medicine to society by promoting animal welfare and public health through the on-going education of veterinarians and the dissemination of animal health production, food safety and animal welfare information to veterinarians, livestock producers, consumers, and related clientele.
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Information on livestock housing systems, general construction and ventilation and animal environment.
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Research-based, peer-reviewed, practical, and affordable publications on a number of topics relative to agriculture.
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The Agricultural Marketing Resource Center is an electronic, national resource for producers interested in value-added agriculture. Browse commodities and products, investigate market and industry trends, study business creation and operation, read research results and locate value-added resources.
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Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.
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The Value Added Agriculture Program (VAAP) provides unbiased, science-based information to help establish or expand agricultural-related businesses in Iowa.
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Specialists have compiled a list of resources to help you prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Remember to take care of yourself and your family first; then deal with the things lost to the disaster.
