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Commercial and Confinement Applicator's Policy
(Posted on 3/18/2009)
Sac County will be enforcing a new policy effective April 1, 2009 for all Commercial and Confinement Applicator's.

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Monthly Newsletters
(Posted on 3/11/2009)
Read the current articles on up-to-date crops information, other agricultural information, horticultural information, and family related matters as written by several ISU Extension Field Specialists serving Sac County.

Annual Report To The Citizens of Sac County
(Posted on 10/27/2008)
Partnerships help Iowa State University Extension create a better future for all Iowans. Together we can improve quality of life in Iowa. Here are a few examples of Iowa State University Extension on Partnerships at work in Sac County.

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Farm Economics - Check for the most requested publications
(Posted on 2/22/2008)
Includes the most requested publications -- Cash Rent Surveys, Leases, Custom Rates, Production Cost Worksheets, IA Farmland Values, etc

Country of Origin Labeling Information
(Posted on 10/19/2004)
What is COOL? The COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) law was put into effect for fish and shellfish on April 4, 2005. The final rule for all of the other covered commodities took effect on September 30, 2008.

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

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

Tom Duncan-Transition Manager
Phone: (712) 662-7131
Fax: (712) 662-7133
Email: duncan@iastate.edu

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

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

Julie Hlas-External Relations Specialist
Phone: (712) 274-0048
Fax: (712) 274-7323
Email: hlas@iastate.edu

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