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Forage producers interested in learning more about pasture weed management, fertility and interseeding are invited to a northeast Iowa pasture walk on June 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. The pasture is located at the Scott Cherne farm, 28639 Miners Creek Road, Guttenberg. The pasture walk aims to answer questions about weed management and selecting different forage species for pastures. Topics include a variety of issues related to fertilization, species selection and weed management, to be presented by Iowa State extension field agronomist Joshua Michel and Corteva pasture and land management specialist Ryan Hegland. The program includes pasture tour and light dinner after the walk. Contact the ISU Extension and Outreach Clayton County office with questions and to register at xclayton@iastate.edu or 563-245-1451.
Root growth measurement from forage resilience work.

Beef cattle producers are invited to learn more about creating and sustaining long term helpful practices in livestock and forage systems at a new educational opportunity in central Iowa. The Resilient Systems Field Day will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 9 at the Iowa State Beef Teaching Farm located south of Ames at 3725 520th Ave. The event is offered by ISU Extension and Outreach.
Highland cattle wearing collars for virtual fence system.

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.
Silage Conference for Beef Cattle program graphic. 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/.
Beef Quality Assurance program graphic. 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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