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Cattle producers and industry professionals will have a unique opportunity this summer to explore virtual fencing technology in real-world settings during an event hosted by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Iowa State University. Scheduled for June 16–17, the Virtual Fencing Bus Tour is designed to provide hands-on exposure to multiple commercially available systems while connecting participants directly with producers, researchers, and technology providers with stops in Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska. |
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer an exciting educational opportunity for beef cattle producers in May. The Beef Cattle Reproduction Workshop, hosted by Dallas County and Boone County Extension, is set for May 13 at the Dallas County Extension Office, 28061 Fairground Road, Adel. ISU extension beef specialist Chris Clark said the program will highlight hands-on learning with a new artificial insemination (AI) model. |
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Calves are on the ground and various cover crop fields are turning green. As cattle are turned out to these annual forages, it’s good to review some timely reminders. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers the following tips from extension field agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe and extension program specialist Beth Reynolds. |
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The Iowa Beef Collective podcast is now part of AgriAmerica’s agricultural podcast list. As a one-stop shop for ag news and entertainment, Learfield’s AgriAmerica features nearly 100 podcasts and is available on a streaming channel 24/7. Iowa State University extension beef specialist Patrick Wall originated and hosts the Iowa Beef Collective video podcast from Iowa Beef Center at ISU, and said having the podcast affiliated with AgriAmerica is a great move for both entities. |
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The 2026 Silage for Beef Cattle Conference is set for June 18 at the University of Nebraska’s Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center. With expert-led sessions and panel discussions focused on labor trends, safety, alternative crops, and new research trial results, all are invited to join industry experts and producers for a full day focused on practical silage insights for beef operations. Register now at https://go.unl.edu/silageforbeef2026 |
| Dealing with stress: Serious financial and other stresses continue to impact and affect those in our agricultural community. There are some resources to help deal with a variety of stress concerns and grief. The Iowa Concern Hotline is always available at 800-447-1985, iowaconcern@iastate.edu and at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/iowaconcern/. | |
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Looking for a BQA workshop? Check this listing on this page of the Iowa Beef Industry Council website for a location near you. This page also has links to our IBC personnel, online BQA training, information on BQA transportation trainings and more. |
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