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Field & Feedlot Newsletter
(Posted on 5/22/2008)
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

Farm Anaerobic Digestion Information and Tour the Focus of Extension Event
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Livestock producers who want to know more about on-farm anaerobic digestion and tour a digester should plan to attend this Dec. 9 event in Amana.
Feedlot Forum 2010 Series Begins in December
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Iowa State University Extension specialists will offer production and feedlot information during the Iowa Beef Center Feedlot Forum 2010 series that begins in December.
Can SNP Panels Lead the Beef Industry Forward?
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Jim Reecy, researcher at the forefront of the discovery and development of SNPs, and Darrh Bullock, expert on how to best use these informational tools in advancing bull breeding programs, will speak at Iowa conference.
RUSLE2 and P Index Workshops for Manure and Nutrient Plan Writers Offered by ISU Extension
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
ISU Extension workshop provides RUSLE2 software orientation, includes real field examples to determine risk calculations of the Iowa P Index and covers parameters for RUSLE2 and P Index calculations on snow-covered or frozen ground.
PQAPlus® and TQA Training Sessions Set in Pocahontas County
(Posted on 11/9/2009)
PQAPlus® and TQA Training Sessions are set for Dec. 10 in Pocahontas County.
SowBridge Educational Series Continues to Offer Distance Learning Flexibility and Convenience
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
Registration for the successful SowBridge distance education program is now open.

Events


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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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