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Cattle grazing annual forages. Iowa State University extension beef specialist Denise Schwab invites northeast Iowa producers to a variety of beef and forage programs happening this summer and fall. Iowa Grazing Academy, Beef 365 and open class carcass contests are just three of the options.
Group of feeder cattle next to fence.

When used as part of a proper strategy, growth implants for beef cattle can increase daily gains by up to 20%, improve efficiency by up to 15%, and reduce production costs by at least 10%. A variety of implants and options are available; each should be considered before implementing a program. Few technologies offer a greater return on investment than implants, and a newly updated publication from Iowa Beef Center can help producers with these decisions.
Fencing clinic participants learn about available options. Amid the busy growing seasons, it is nearly impossible for cattlemen to find time to accomplish every task on their list. Easing labor demands is one of the largest perks of utilizing the improved fencing tools available. Permanent, temporary and virtual fence opportunities have all seen improvements that can streamline labor, while improving the grazing system. Iowa State University extension beef specialist Denise Schwab said getting a handle on available fencing options can be challenging for producers.
Cattle eating from feed bunk. Iowa cattle feeders are invited to attend one of the new Cyclone Cattle Feeder Days programs, scheduled for Aug. 24–27 in Carroll, Monticello, Osage and Orange City. Iowa Beef Center director Aimee Wertz-Lutz said her team is excited to bring Cyclone Cattle Feeder Days to multiple regions of the state and meet cattle feeders where they are.
Cows and calves on a hill. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering the Iowa Grazing Academy, a multi-part educational program designed to help beef producers improve pasture productivity and grazing management. The academy combines a series of free online sessions with hands-on in-person field days held at locations across the state, making it convenient for farmers wherever they are in Iowa.
Cattle grazing annual forages. Now that planting and first cutting hay is done, Iowa State University extension beef specialist Denise Schwab invites northeast Iowa producers to a variety of beef and forage programs happening in June. Try any of the wealth of opportunities to learn more about improving your operation.
Red cattle in pasture.

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.
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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