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Feedlot Forum Scheduled
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
Feedlot operators in northeast and north central Iowa will have an opportunity to learn and discuss topics of risk management, feed management and financial management at a feedlot forum on Dec. 8th

Growing the Bioeconomy: Solutions for Sustainability
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
Keynote speaker James Lovelock is one of the world’s most renowned thinkers on global environmental science. In his message, Dr. Lovelock calls upon farmers to convert agricultural residues to biochar for incorporation into the soil as the solution to global climate change.”

Delayed Harvest and Corn Mold Problems
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
The corn harvest is later than it has been any time in recent memory, and the prolonged moist conditions are conducive for molds to develop on grain in the field. Over the past few days we have received numerous reports of ear rots developing in the field and questions concerning mycotoxin production when conditions are cool but wet.
Staff
Don Hofstrand-
Value-Added Agriculture specialist & Co-Director of the Ag Marketing Resource CenterPhone:
641-423-0844 Fax:
641-423-2642Email:
dhof@iastate.edu Russ Euken-
Field Specialist - LivestockPhone:
641-923-2856 Fax:
641-923-3671Email:
reuken@iastate.edu
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