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This summer has been both hot and wet, with consistent rainfall across much of the state. These conditions have led to some unusual challenges in corn fields, including wrapped tassels and southern rust. ISU extension agronomist Shelby Gruss said both have raised questions about their potential impacts on corn silage. |
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Northwest Iowa cattle transporters are invited to certify or renew their certification at a Beef Quality Assurance Transportation (BQAT) workshop in August. Two identical workshops will be offered - August 21 at the ISU Extension and Outreach Office in Le Mars and August 27 at the ISU Extension and Outreach Office in Sac City. Both workshops will run from 1 to 3 p.m. |
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If you’re considering increasing the size of your beef herd, a series of three southern Iowa county-based programs could offer helpful information and resources. The educational program “Responsible expansion of Iowa’s cow herd” is provided by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and will offer a variety of topics pertinent to that deliberation. |
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Pasture management decisions made today can impact grazing success not just this season, but well into the future. Warren County and surrounding area producers are invited to a late afternoon pasture walk Aug. 26 near New Virginia. |
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Are you thinking about expanding your beef herd? An educational program provided by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach set for August 28 in Hedrick will offer a variety of topics pertinent to that deliberation. Keokuk County extension program coordinator Emily Belvel said the "Responsible expansion of Iowa’s cow" event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a meal. |
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When Aimee Wertz-Lutz was working as a post-doctoral research associate in ruminant nutrition and nutritional physiology at Iowa State University, she likely didn’t see ISU as part of her professional career. Yet, on July 1 of this year, she returned to ISU as Iowa Beef Center director and extension feedlot specialist, and she's truly excited to be back. |
| 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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