Iowa Nut Growers to Host 2012 Hazelnut Growers Conference
(Posted on 2/3/2012)
The Iowa Nut Growers Association (INGA) will be hosting the 2012 Upper Midwest Hazelnut Growers Conference at the Hotel Winneshiek in beautiful downtown Decorah on March 2-3.

On-Farm Milk Quality Workshops
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
With anticipated major changes in milk quality standards, producers need to be at the top of their game with herd management practices that lead to improved cow health and milk quality. ISU Extension in partnership with area milk, veterinary, nutrition, and milk equipment associates are hosting several workshops to help producers prepare for the new quality standards.

Annie's Project Teaches Farm Women to be Better Business Partners
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
ISU Extension and Outreach will offer a nationally renowned farm business course for northeast Iowa women in February. Annie’s Project empowers farm women to be better business partners through peer networks. The program includes critical decision making and information topics on production, marketing, financial, legal and human resources risk management.

ISU Extension Offers Estate Planning Workshop
(Posted on 1/9/2012)
Talking about estate planning can be difficult, and implementing an estate plan can be even harder. ISU Extension and Outreach is hosting a workshop called “Evaluating Your Estate Plan” to provide an opportunity for people to learn about options in transitioning assets to the next generation.

Local Dairy Days Feature Profitable Dairy Practices
(Posted on 12/20/2011)
Iowa dairy producers will have the opportunity to hear Iowa State University Extension Specialists share information on emerging dairy industry issues at the 2012 ISU Extension Dairy Days scheduled at seven eastern Iowa locations between January 16 and February 9.