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January 31, 2018

Attend the Iowa Small Farm Conference at Iowa State University

The third annual Iowa Small Farms Conference will be held on February 10, 2018, at the Scheman Building at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Speakers will highlight topics that include farm finances, hops production, gardening, wildlife habitat, beekeeping and much more. Offering a wealth of information on a wide variety of topics, the goal of this one-day conference is that attendees gain valuable insight on enterprise options and acreage management strategies.

December 22, 2016

IPIC Offers PQA Plus 3.0 Advisor Certification Session in February 2017

Held at the Hansen Ag Student Learning Center on the Iowa State campus in Ames

December 16, 2016

Livestock Prices Stabilizing after Rollercoaster Rise and Fall

ISU Extension and Outreach resources are available to help manage farm finances

November 18, 2016

Confinement Site Manure Applicator Workshops Scheduled for 2017

A total of 63 counties will participate in the confinement site manure applicator workshops

November 18, 2016

ISU Extension and Outreach Helps Farmers Utilize Manure Value

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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.