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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

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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Agriculture and Natural Resources has 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.

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