Livestock Information

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Field and Feedlot
(Posted on 6/24/2009)
Field & Feedlot- a monthly newsletter to help with all of your Livestock questions and updates.

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2009 Custom Rate Sheet
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
2009 Custom Rate Sheet

Field Corn

Flex Leasing for Cash Rent
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
Fluctuating markets and uncertain yields make it difficult to arrive at a fair cash rental rate in advance of each crop year.

Vegetables

2009 Palo Alto County Fair
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
2009 Palo Alto County Fair is coming soon!

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Paul Kassel's Crop Bulletin
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
Paul Kassel's Monthly Crop Bulletin

4-H Clover

New Changes for COOL - Country of Origin Labelings
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
New rules for 4-H-er's regarding Country Origin for Labeling

Community Builder

Community Builder
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
Community Builder is a web based marketplace where community leaders can review and make selections from a variety of technical assistance, consulting and educational programs that will improve the quality of life in your community.

Ag Decision Maker

Ag Decision Maker
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
The latest on all of your farming needs and updates for the farming community.

Summer Camp

Iowa 4-H Center 2009 Update
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
2009 Summer Camp Information Is Now On-line! Twelve new camps for 2009!

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2009 Cash Rent Survey
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
2009 Cash Rent Survey

Group Discussion

2009 ISU Extension Current News
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
Current ISU News and Updates

Penny Carnival

Palo Alto County 4-H Clubs
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
PALO ALTO COUNTY 4-H CLUBS

Tough Times

How to handle Economic uncertainty.
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
A series of media pieces relating to the economic uncertainty during this time. We will have some articles relating to stress, budgets and how we can help people in NW Iowa to avoid the panic mode .

News from Iowa State University Extension

Forum Shares ISU Extension Research on Farmers’ Use of Conservation Loans
(Posted on 6/26/2009)
On July 8, the public is invited to find out how farmers are using low-interest loans to address water quality concerns.
2009 State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Winners Announced
(Posted on 6/25/2009)
The “Milkoholics” from Dubuque County placed first in the annual State 4-H Youth Dairy Quiz Bowl. The team will represent Iowa 4-H at the National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl in November.
Iowa Feedlot Conference Speakers Discuss Employee Relations, Environmental Issues
(Posted on 6/25/2009)
With more than 80 people in attendance, conference speakers presented to a full room at the June cattle feeders’ conference hosted by the Iowa Beef Center and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association.
Correctionville Pasture Walk June 30
(Posted on 6/25/2009)
Many aspects of grazing cattle will be demonstrated and discussed at this Correctionville pasture walk. Registration includes a light meal and should be made by June 26.
Register soon for Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open Event
(Posted on 6/23/2009)
Registration deadline for the 2009 Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open is July 6. Sign up now to assure your spot.
Disposal of Cattle Carcasses is Topic of June 19 eXtension Webcast
(Posted on 6/17/2009)
A free Webcast from eXtension has experts addressing a new FDA rule on carcass disposal and options for producers.

Staff

Jerry Weiss-Swine Field Specialist
Phone: 712-335-3103
Fax: 712-335-3104
Email: weissj@iastate.edu

Chris Mondrak-Dairy Field Specialist
Phone: 712-737-4230
Fax: 712-737-3570
Email: emondak@iastate.edu

Dennis DeWitt-Livestock Specialist
Phone: 712-336-3488
Fax: 712-336-3498
Email: dewitt@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension