Livestock & Farm Management

Conservation Reserve Program Seminar Offered June 15
Off-farm landowners with contracts set to expire in 2008 through 2010 are urged to attend this meeting.
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Iowa Offers Weed Seed Free Forage and Mulch Certification
Iowa Crop Improvement Association now offers a certification program to assure that forage and mulch is free of noxious weed seed.The program that is offered complies with the Weed Free Forage Standards developed by the North American Weed Management Association.
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Feedlot Expansion Field Day Set for June 16
Meet an enterprising Story County producer who worked with ISU, DNR and EPA to develop alternative technology systems to meet environmental requirements and manage his 2,200 head livestock operation.
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ISU Extension Offers RUSLE2 and P Index Workshop for Manure Plan Writers
ISU Extension offers a workshop to train service providers on how to use the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2 (RUSLE2) and the Iowa Phosphorus Index for use in nutrient management and manure management plans.
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Train to Become a Soybean Rust First Detector
The Iowa Soybean Rust Team is recruiting Iowa agricultural professionals to serve as ?First Detectors? for soybean rust.
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Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open Planned for July 11
Registrations are now being accepted for the 2006 Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open.
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Kids Explore Ties of Ag to Daily Life
Four-county event brings eye-opening experiences with agricultural products to kids.
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ISU Extension Offers RUSLE2 and P Index Workshop for Manure Plan Writers
ISU Extension offers a workshop to train service providers on how to use the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2 (RUSLE2) and the Iowa Phosphorus Index for use in nutrient management and manure management plans.
isuenews@iastate.edu
Japanese Regulations Could Impact Iowa Producers
Iowa pork producers who send their animals to Iowa packing plants should be aware of new regulations regarding Japanese meat and meat product imports.
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Study: Real-Time Ultrasound for Beef Cattle is Accurate
Ultrasound machines use real-time technology to capture additional measurements such as percent of intramuscular fat and used as a sorting tool in the feedlot.
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Feedlot Expansion Field Day Set for June 16
Meet an enterprising Story County producer who worked with ISU, DNR and EPA to develop alternative technology systems to meet environmental requirements and manage his 2,200 head livestock operation.
isuenews@iastate.edu

News Brief: Texas Crop and Weather-Wet Conditions
This week’s Texas Crop and Weather Report. More wet weather across the state. File size is 1.7 MB. Length is 01:31.
Agnews Weekly Feb. 10, 2006: Texas Drought Losses Reach Estimated $1.5 Billion
Texas drought losses have reached an estimated $1.5 billion. A Texas Cooperative Extension economist gives an update.
Agnews Weekly Jan. 20, 2006: Report from 44th Blackland Income Growth Conference
Texas Cooperative Extension beef cattle specialists and economists discuss current drought that is causing concern among the state’s ranchers. Length is 1002. File size is 16.2 MB.
Agnews Weekly May 25, 2006: Insect Poses Threat to Texas Pecan Growers
This edition spotlights an insect that can harm pecan trees and lead to big losses for growers.
Agnews Weekly-Report From Stiles Farm Field Day
This week’s report focuses on the Stiles Farm Field Day. Also includes weekly Crop and Weather Report. File size is 19.2 MB. Length is 14:00.
Agnews Weekly Podcast-Focus on New Livestock Marketing Specialist
This show dated Nov. 17, 2004 focuses on a new livestock marketing specialist. The position will focus on livestock and food products marketing. Show is 15:17 in length. File size is 20.9 MB.
Agnews Weekly Podcast-Focus on Soybean Rust
This show dated Nov. 12, 2004 discusses soybean rust found on an experimental plot in Louisiana. Discusses implications to Texas soybeans and future outlook. Show is 6:39 in length. File size is 9.1 MB.
Agnews Weekly March 22, 2006: Norman E. Borlaug Fellows Colloquium
Scholars from across the globe gathered recently for the Norman E. Borlaug Fellows Colloqium.
New Agnews Weekly Podcast-Focus on Pecan Harvest
This show dated Oct. 27, 2004 focuses on the U.S. pecan harvest and discusses implications to the Texas pecan market. Show is 12:43 in length. File size 17.4 MB.
Agnews Weekly Podcast-Agriculture News-Special Edition
This report dated Jan. 20, 2005 is from the Blackland Income Growth Conference in Waco, Texas. File size is 31.0 MB. Length is 22:36.
Agnews Weekly July 1, 2005: Dry Conditions Prevail in Texas, Impacting Crops
Dry weather is affecting crops across the state. Dr. Travis Miller, Extension Program leader for soil and crop sciences, provides insight on current situation. Length is 14:06. File size is 19.3 MB.
Agnews Weekly Sept. 2, 2005: Hurricane Katrina and Impact on Agricultural Trade at the port of New Orleans
A Texas Cooperative Extension economist discusses the impact of Katrina on agricultral trade at the port of New Orleans. Length is 0846. File size is 12.0 MB.
Agnews Weekly-Agriculture News
This week’s report includes perspective on recent WTO ruling in which appeals panel upheld its decision that U.S. cotton subsidies create unfair trade. File size is 5.7 MB. Length is 04:13.
News:Texas Crop and Weather
This week’s Texas Crop and Weather Report. Focuses on wet weather across the state. File size is 1.9 MB. Length is 01:25.
Agnews Weekly March 31, 2006: Dr. O.D. Butler Memorial Field Day
This edition spotlights the Dr. O.D. Butler Memorial Field Day.
Agnews Weekly-Agriculture News
This week’s report focuses on Texas Agricultural Experiment Station research. Also includes Texas Crop and Weather Report. File size is 9.3 MB. Length is 06:48.
Agnews Weekly August 4, 2005: Report from Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course
Cattle producers from across the U.S. and internationally gathered this week at the 2005 Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Short Course. Length is 20:15. File size is 27.8 MB.
Agnews Weekly July 8, 2005: Prescribed Burning As A Rangeland Management Tool
A Texas Agricultural Experiment Station rangeland scientist discusses the many benefits of prescribed burning on rangeland. Length is 08:51. File size is 12.1 MB.
Agnews Weekly-Crop and Weather Report, News and Notes
This week’s report focuses on the Texas Crop and Weather Report. Also a look at a genome sequencing project led by Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. File size is 6.5 MB. Length is 04:45.
Agnews Weekly Dec. 20, 2005: Beef Market Outlook for 2006
A Texas Cooperative Extension livestock marketing economist gives an outlook on the 2006 beef market. Length is 0612. File size is 4.3 MB.
Agnews Weekly-Crop and Weather Report, WTO-U.S. Farm Policy Conference
This week’s report focuses on an upcoming conference dealing with how the World Trade Organization could impact U.S. farm policy. Also includes Texas Crop and Weather Report. File size is 11.6 MB. Length is 08:31.
Agnews Weekly-Special Report: Consumer Confidence Should Remain Strong After Latest Discovery of Mad Cow Disease
A Texas Cooperative Extension beef economist provides insight as to how cattle markets will react following second case of mad cow disease in U.S. File size is 4.0 MB. Length is 2:56.
Agnews Weekly Podcast-Thanksgiving Edition
This show dated Nov. 24, 2004 focuses on upbeat beef markets after negative test for mad cow disease reported late Tuesday by USDA. Also a look at Texas Crop and Weather. File size is 9.2 MB.
Agnews Weekly-U.S. Beef Market Outlook
This week’s report includes the Texas Crop and Weather Report. More wet weather across the state. Spotlight story: Focus on beef market outlook. File size is 11.7 MB. Length is 08:31.
Agnews Weekly-Agriculture News
This week’s report includes the Texas Crop and Weather Report. Spotlight story: Focus on food industry trade, report from USDA Outlook Forum. File size is 10.2 MB. Length is 07:30.
Agnews Weekly Podcast-Agriculture News-Special Edition
This report dated Jan. 25, 2005 includes Texas Crop and Weather Report, News Briefs. File size is 11.7 MB. Length is 08:31.
Agnews Weekly-Crop and Weather Report, Beef Cattle Short Course
This week’s report focuses on the Texas Crop and Weather Report. Also a look at the upcoming Beef Cattle Short Course. File size is 7.8 MB. Length is 05:35.
Agnews Weekly-Crop and Weather Report, Cotton news
This week’s report focuses on a Texas Cooperative Extension cotton marketing economist. Also includes Texas Crop and Weather Report. File size is 11.6 MB. Length is 08:30.
Agnews Weekly May 26, 2006: Texas Agricultural Exports
This edition spotlights the Texas agricultural export market. Texas Crop and Weather Report.
Agnews Weekly Podcast-Agriculture News
This show dated Dec. 8, 2004 focuses on Texas Crop and Weather, another segment on desalination. File size is 18.8 MB. Length is 13:34.
Agnews Weekly May 12, 2006: Ag Forum in San Antonio
This edition spotlights the 2006 Ag Forum held in San Antonio.
Agnews Weekly July 19, 2005: Animal Identification, Impact On The Beef Industry
A Texas Cooperative Extension beef cattle specialist discusses the animal identification program and its impact on the beef industry. Length is 10:21. File size is 14.2 MB.
Agnews Weekly August 19, 2005: Sorghum Downy Mildew Research
A Texas Cooperative Extension and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station plant pathologist discusses sorghum downy mildew. Length is 12:10. File size is 16.7 MB.
Agnews Weekly-Agriculture News
This week’s report focuses on the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program. Also includes Texas Crop and Weather Report. File size is 21.7 MB. Length is 15:51.
Agnews Weekly Podcast-Focus on New Brush Management Book
This show dated Nov. 3, 2004 spotlights a new brush management book. Show is 9:38 in length. File size is 13.2 MB.
Agnews Weekly Dec. 1, 2005: Center for Equine Business Studies
A proposed Center for Equine Business Studies at Texas A&M has received approval and Dr. Ernie Davis discusses its role in serving the horse industry. Length is 0559. File size is 4.9 MB.
Agnews Weekly Oct. 7, 2005: Cotton Stalk Destruction Research
A Texas Cooperative Extension agronomist talks about cotton stalk destruction research. Length is 0735. File size is 10.4 MB.
Agnews Weekly Podcast-Agriculture News-Crop and Weather Report, Blogging
This report dated Jan. 14, 2005 includes the weekly Texas Crop and Weather Report, advance on upcoming Blackland Income Growth Conference Jan. 18-19 in Waco, Texas, and a look at how one Texas Cooperative Extension specialist is using blogging to educate individuals on the different aspects of quail. File size is 23.4 MB. Length is 17:06.