Extension Communications
Extension 4-H Youth Building
Ames, Iowa 50011-3630
(515) 294-9915
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Extension Communications |
12/8/04
Contacts:
John Lawrence, Iowa Beef Center, (515) 294-6290, jdlaw@iastate.edu
Shane Ellis, Iowa Beef Center, (515) 294-8030, shanee@iastate.edu
Rachel E. Martin, Iowa Beef Center, (515) 294-9124, remartin@iastate.edu
Iowa Beef Center Welcomes New Extension Economist
AMES, Iowa -- The Iowa Beef Center (IBC) at Iowa State University is pleased to introduce Shane Ellis as the center's new Extension program specialist. Ellis comes to Iowa State University (ISU) from Utah State University Extension, where he served as agricultural risk management specialist.
A native of Valentine, Neb., Ellis earned associate degrees from Brigham Young University-Idaho (Rexburg) and most recently Utah State, where he earned his master's degree in applied economics. "We're happy to have Shane join our team," says John Lawrence, ISU Extension economist and director of the IBC. "His knowledge and past experience will assist producers in evaluating marketing and risk management decisions."
Ellis' duties will include market analysis for cattle and hogs, as well as dissemination and presentation of market forecasts. In addition, Ellis will assist in ISU Extension education programs and will contribute to the Iowa Farm Outlook Newsletter. He can be contacted by phone at (515) 294-8030 or by email at shanee@iastate.edu.
The Iowa Beef Center began operation in 1996 to support the growth and vitality of the beef cattle industry of the state. A part of Iowa State University Extension, the Iowa Beef Center is the central access point for Iowa State University programs related to the beef industry. For more information, visit the website at www.iowabeefcenter.org or call (515) 294-BEEF.
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