Livestock

Local Highlights

Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) Workshop

March 28, 2013

FSQA Workshop Thursday, April 18, Iowa Dairy Center, NICC campus, Calmar.

Pasture Condition and Management for 2013

March 20, 2013

Many producers have concerns about productivity of pastures that were over grazed due to last year’s drought. It may still be too early to make any firm decisions, but we should definitely have several alternative plans in mind depending on the weather we receive from now to spring.

Cell Phones Common among Iowa Farmers

March 12, 2013

About 70 percent of farmers report using at least one technology that provides them with Internet access, according to the 2012 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll.

FSQA Training Information

March 11, 2013

Please make plans to attend one of the remaining trainings to become FSQA certified for the year. 4-H and FFA members showing Beef, Dairy, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, and Swine at the County Fair or State Fair will need to be FSQA certified

Frost-seeding Pastures

February 19, 2013

Frost-seeding is the broadcasting of forage seed on existing pasture in late winter, with the goal of freeze-thaw cycles shallowly covering the seed. Early spring rains also helps with seed coverage on bare areas.

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Extension Resources:
Iowa Beef Center
ISU Extension Dairy Team
Iowa Pork Industry Center
eXtension - Dairy
eXtension - Horse
NE Iowa Dairy Foundation Center

Associations:
Iowa Cattleman's Association
Iowa State Dairy Association
Midwest Dairy Association
Dairy Breed Associations
American Dairy Goat Association
Iowa Pork Producers Association
American Rabbit Breeders Assoc.
American Kennel Club
Iowa Sheep Industry Association
Iowa Meat Goat Association
Iowa Egg Council
Iowa Beef Industry Council

Publications
Livestock Enterprise Budgets

Newsletters
ISUE Dairy News
Newsletters written by ISUE Dairy Team
Dairy Outlook
written by Robert Tigner

Snouts & Tails
Newsletters written by Mark Storlie:

ISU Extension Agricultural and Natural Resources

Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.

Statewide Resources

Iowa Pork Industry Center

Works to promote efficient pork production technologies in Iowa, maintain Iowa's pork industry leadership and strengthen rural development efforts.
Equine Extension and Outreach

Your link to Master Equine Manager, Grazing News, and information on educational opportunities throughout the year.
Veterinary Medicine Extension

Bringing the benefits of veterinary medicine to society by promoting animal welfare and public health through the on-going education of veterinarians and the dissemination of animal health production, food safety and animal welfare information to veterinarians, livestock producers, consumers, and related clientele.
Midwest Plan Service

Research-based, peer-reviewed, practical, and affordable publications on a number of topics relative to agriculture.
Ag Decision Maker (AgDM)

Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.
Extension Dairy Team

Enhancing Dairy Profits and Quality of Life
Iowa Beef Center

Working to develop and deliver the latest in research-based information to improve the profitability and vitality of Iowa’s beef industry.
Egg Industry Center

To add value to the egg industry by facilitating research and learning for egg producers, processors and consumers through national and international collaboration.
Iowa Manure Management Action Group

Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.
Ag Engineering Livestock and Poultry Information

Information on livestock housing systems, general construction and ventilation and animal environment.
Ag Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC)

The Agricultural Marketing Resource Center is an electronic, national resource for producers interested in value-added agriculture. Browse commodities and products, investigate market and industry trends, study business creation and operation, read research results and locate value-added resources.
Value-Added Agriculture Program

The Value Added Agriculture Program (VAAP) provides unbiased, science-based information to help establish or expand agricultural-related businesses in Iowa.
Recovering from Disasters

Specialists have compiled a list of resources to help you prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Remember to take care of yourself and your family first; then deal with the things lost to the disaster.