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Two Programs For Sheep Producers
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
Sheep producers and agri-business staff are invited to attend two programs focusing on sheep nutrition and production. The programs will be February 15 in Washington and rural Keota.

Local Farmer Workshops in Eastern Iowa - January to March
(Posted on 1/6/2012)
Check out some upcoming workshops in Eastern Iowa brought to you by Iowa Valley RC&D in cooperation with ISU Extension & Outreach.

Confinement Site Manure Applicator Workshops Scheduled for 2012
(Posted on 12/6/2011)
Confinement site manure applicators and anyone interested in learning about manure issues should plan to attend a two-hour workshop offered by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach in January or February 2012.

ATTENTION Manure Applicators - Reshow Policy
(Posted on 8/3/2011)
Washington County Extension will reshow the Manure Applicator Programs on the first Friday of each month for those that were unable to attend a workshop. If you need to schedule a reshow at any other time, you will now be charged a $10 fee per person.

2011 Custom Rate Survey
(Posted on 8/2/2011)
The 2011 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey is now available!

Premise ID
(Posted on 1/16/2011)
A national animal identification system is necessary to help protect American animal agriculture from disease threats. The ability to find potentially sick or exposed animals early in a disease outbreak is essential to controlling the outbreak quickly.

News from Iowa State University Extension
Two North Central Iowa Ventilation Workshops Set for Swine Producers
(Posted on 2/9/2012)
Two workshops designed to help pork producers manage building ventilation equipment have been set for Feb. 28 in Mason City and Feb. 29 in Webster City.
Iowa Pork Industry Center to Offer PQA Plus Advisor Recertification Session
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
People who need to be recertified as Pork Quality Assurance Plus Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus program are invited to attend an April 19 session in Ames. The Iowa Pork Industry Center is hosting the morning session, which will run concurrently with an initial PQA Plus certification session.
Iowa Pork Regional Conferences offer Wealth of Information
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
Iowa pork producers are invited to learn more about pig health and growth numbers, and get updates on ventilation management and disease research projects at the 2012 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences scheduled for March 6-9.
Iowa Pork Industry Center to Offer PQA Plus Advisor Training Program
(Posted on 1/26/2012)
Veterinarians and others in Iowa’s pork industry have the opportunity to become Pork Quality Assurance Plus® Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus program.
Heifer Development Series Focuses on Reproductive Technologies
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
With the cow herd at its lowest level since 1973, drought in the southern range states and optimism for increased export demand, the stage is set for heifer retention increases into the next few years. To aid in this process, a series of heifer clinics will be offered over the next few weeks
Beef and Basketball Event Combines Information and Entertainment
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
Beef producers can get their fill of timely beef information and ISU men's basketball at the second "Beef and Basketball" event in Ames on Jan. 28. The event includes three educational presentations, lunch and attendance at the ISU men’s basketball game versus University of Kansas.
Beef Feedlot Roundtable Sessions Offered
(Posted on 1/12/2012)
Beef feedlot operators and others interested in production topics are invited to attend one of three Beef Feedlot Roundtable locations on Feb. 14. These locations, in Garner, Nashua and Manchester, will be linked to a live meeting in West Point, Neb.
2012 Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference Offers Wealth of Information
(Posted on 1/9/2012)
The 2012 Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference is Jan. 21 at Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. From maintaining competitiveness in light of high corn prices to applied approaches to genetics, this year’s topics are provided to help producers recognize ways to make their operations more efficient and profitable.
Dry Manure Applicator Certification Workshops Offered by Extension
(Posted on 1/5/2012)
Manure applicator certification workshops for dry manure operators are planned for seven different dates and locations in February. These workshops meet manure applicator certification requirements for both confinement site manure applicators and commercial manure applicators who primarily apply dry or solid manure.
Feedlot Forum 2012 Features Old and New
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
High feed costs in 2011, a smaller calf crop and a slow economy will linger into 2012; these and new factors affecting profitability will be the focus of Feedlot Forum 2012 on Jan. 17 in Sioux Center.

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Staff

Tom Miller - Project Planning Specialist/Ag
Phone: (319) 653-4811
Fax: (319) 653-6712
Email: tmiller@iastate.edu

Gene Mohling - Regional Extension Education Director, Region 15
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: mohling@iastate.edu

Terry Steinhart - Swine Specialist
Phone: (641) 622-2680
Fax: (641) 622-2637
Email: tsteinha@iastate.edu

Byron Leu - Livestock Specialist
Phone: (641) 472-4166
Fax: (641) 472-2591
Email: bleu@iastate.edu

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