Livestock

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March 31, 2016

Treat, Prevent Hypomagnesaemia (Grass Tetany) in Beef Cattle

Producers should monitor their herds for signs of tetany, be ready to treat it and work to minimize the causes of the disease

March 31, 2016

Control Calf Diarrhea (Scours) in Midwest Beef Cattle Farms

ISU Extension and Outreach publication informs producers on a common disease

March 29, 2016

Iowa Pork Industry Center Will Offer PQA Plus 3.0 Advisor Certification Sessions

Veterinarians, extension personnel and adult educators in Iowa’s pork industry have the opportunity to become Pork Quality Assurance Plus 3.0 Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus 3.0 program that will be launched at the World Pork Expo in June.

January 7, 2016

Small Acreage Owners Learn Ways to Boost Benefits of Rural Lifestyle

The inaugural Iowa Small Farms Conference is scheduled for Feb. 13 in Ames, Iowa

December 14, 2015

Iowa Forage and Grassland Council Conference Moves to January

ISU Extension and Outreach beef specialist Joe Sellers said IFGC is partnering with PFI to offer a full slate of producer and industry expert speakers on a variety of topics at the conference.

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ISU Extension Agricultural and Natural Resources

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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.