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New web site for manure and nutrient management planning information.
(Posted on 4/24/2006)
This web site is designed to assist the agriculture livestock industry and others with information and guidance related to nutrient management plans and CNMP's.

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A new look for farm safety-Using Reflective Tape
(Posted on 2/2/2005)
Road safety is a critical issue for farmers as people move to rural subdivisions, farm equipment gets larger, and farm operations include fields in numerous locations. The key to a farmer’s safety on the road is being able to be seen by other motorists both during the day and at night.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowans Take Honors at 2008 National Lamb Performance Classic
(Posted on 7/14/2008)
Vernon Meinberg of New Hampton, Iowa, exhibited the champion carcass of the 2008 National Lamb Performance Classic. Ken Hykes of Adel, Iowa, consigned the Reserve Champion Pen of three Lambs.
Check Farm Ponds for Floodwater Damage
(Posted on 7/3/2008)
Farm pond owners need to consider some possible damaging effects brought by Iowa’s spring floodwaters.
2008 State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Winners Announced
(Posted on 6/30/2008)
County 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl teams compete, show knowledge of dairy cattle.
ISU Extension Audio: Water Quality Issues; Dealing with Dead Livestock; Wet Weather and Crop Scouting
(Posted on 6/27/2008)
Listen to audio interviews with ISU Extension specialists on flood-related issues: water quality, dealing with dead livestock, and wet weather and crop scouting.

Staff

Shawn Shouse-Ag Engineer
Phone: 712-769-2600
Fax: 712-769-2610
Email: sshouse@iastate.edu

Tim Eggers-Farm Management Field Specialist
Phone: 712-542-5171
Fax: 712-542-5936
Email: teggers@iastate.edu

Bob Wells-Farm Management Field Specialist
Phone: 641-673-5481
Fax: 641-673-0559
Email: wellsjb@iastate.edu

Pat Swartzlander-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (641)872-1755 or (641)774-2016
Fax: (641)872-1648
Email: pswartz@iastate.edu

Joe Sellers-Livestock Field Specialist
Phone: 641-774-2016
Fax: 641-774-8588
Email: sellers@iastate.edu

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