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Field & Feedlot Newsletter
(Posted on 4/25/2008)
Be on the cutting edge by reading the monthly Field & Feedlot Newsletter.

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Biological Risk Management Key for Producers
(Posted on 4/18/2008)
Northwest Iowa Counties of Sioux, Lyon, Osceola, O’Brien, Plymouth and Cherokee have been cooperating with their local county emergency managers since 2003 to educate producers and local decision makers regarding biological risks and appropriate responses.

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Cattle Farming Matters - Facility Designs
(Posted on 4/11/2008)
Are you thinking of expanding your cattle operation and having trouble deciding what kind of building to put up? Check here before going any further!

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County Agriculture Statistics for Iowa
(Posted on 4/17/2007)
Want to know how Osceola County's Agriculture Statistics compare to surrounding counties and the rest of Iowa? ISU has released a publication with the information.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Advanced Swine Reproduction Seminar set for Western Iowa
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Nationally known swine reproductive management specialists will speak at conference in South Sioux City.
Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open Planned for July 15
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Registration for the 2008 Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open is now available.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 28
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Listen to interviews about getting into wet fields at the start of the 2008 growing season, La Niña and potential yields for corn and soybeans, mitigating air emissions and more.
Midwest Composting Course Offered in Iowa
(Posted on 4/24/2008)
The school focuses on a combination of hands-on training, lecture and discussion, facility operator panel discussions and problem solving.
Quality Management Systems Coordinator Hired at Iowa Pork Industry Center
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
IPIC hires new QMS coordinator.

Staff

Chris Mondak-Dairy Specialist
Phone: (712) 737-4230
Fax: (712) 737-3590
Email: cmondak@iastate.edu

Beth Doran-Beef Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 737-4230
Fax: (712) 737-3590
Email: doranb@iastate.edu

Kris Kohl-Agriculture Engineering Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 732-5056
Fax: (712) 732-5006
Email: kkohl1@iastate.edu

Dave Stender-Swine Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 225-6196
Fax: (712) 225-3173
Email: dstender@iastate.edu

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