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PQAPlus

PQAPlus® and TQA Training Sessions Set in Pocahontas County
(Posted on 11/21/2009)
The Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension are teaming up to provide training for pork producers and others who need certification in the Pork Quality Assurance Plus® (PQAPlus®) and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) programs. One session of each program has been set for Dec. 10 in Pocahontas County.

calf

2010 Pocahontas County Fair Beef Weigh-In
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
All 4-H and FFA beef to be exhibited at the 2010 Pocahontas County Fair must be weighed at this time.

ears of corn

Give the Gift of Grain to Benefit Iowa 4-H
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Crop producers who want to support Iowa 4-H Youth Development have another option besides writing a check or donating cash. They can give the gift of grain.

Hay

2009 Hay Price Update
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Much of the price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News. Personal contacts of local Iowa hay auctions secured price information for these market outlets. Auctions were chosen to reflect prices across Iowa. Other nearby auctions may exist. No endorsement of the listed auctions is intended.

2010 calendar

2010 ISU Garden Calendar Now Available
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
This full-color 12-month calendar focuses on earth-friendly gardening. Each month lists specific tips plus the back pages offer details on four green garden topics: compost, rain collection, beekeeping, and houseplant choices. Gardening resources, such as web sites and publications, also are listed.

Jerry Chizek

Chizek Says ISU Extension is in the Relationship Business in Region 6
(Posted on 10/1/2009)
Jerry Chizek makes his way around his new Iowa State University Extension region, he’s quick to reassure folks that “Extension will still be in the relationship business.”

quilts

Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County
(Posted on 9/14/2009)
The Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County committee are proud to share their progress throughout Pocahontas County. Enjoy your driving tour!

4-H Wants You

Pocahontas County 4-H Wants You
(Posted on 9/3/2009)
If you or someone you know is interested in joining 4-H this is a great place to start for information about the Pocahontas County 4-H Program. Check out the links we have created for enrollment, re-enrollment and club support.

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 Extension Specialist
Phone: 712-737-4230
Fax: 712-737-3590
Email: cmondak@iastate.edu

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

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

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