17
Mar
Education Grant Program – Funds Available
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Your Iowa Forage & Grassland Council continues to fund the EDUCATION GRANTS PROGRAM in 2016. This program is designed to assist with funding forage education activities in Iowa including forage field days, informational meetings and pasture walks. The funds may be used to reimburse expenses for materials, refreshments, speaker expenses or similar items. Many other sponsors... Read More
08
Jan
2016 IFGC Features Producer Speakers
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08
Jan
2016 IFGC Features Producer Speakers
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02
Jun
Iowa Beef Center Offers Wealth of Grazing Events This Summer
Contacts: Joe Sellers, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef program specialist, 641-203-1270, [email protected] Sherry Hoyer, Iowa Beef Center, 515-294-4496, [email protected] CHARITON, Iowa — There is no more critical factor impacting beef cow-calf profits than controlling feed costs, and one part of that is extending grazing days and improving performance on grass. The latest U.S. Census of... Read More
02
Jun
Iowa Beef Center Offers Wealth of Grazing Events This Summer
Contacts: Joe Sellers, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef program specialist, 641-203-1270, [email protected] Sherry Hoyer, Iowa Beef Center, 515-294-4496, [email protected] CHARITON, Iowa — There is no more critical factor impacting beef cow-calf profits than controlling feed costs, and one part of that is extending grazing days and improving performance on grass. The latest U.S. Census of... Read More
28
Mar
Contract Grazing Factsheet Series Now Available
Click here to view the original press release. Contacts: Joe Sellers, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef program specialist, 641-203-1270, [email protected] Sherry Hoyer, Iowa Beef Center, 515-294-4496, [email protected] AMES, Iowa — A new four-part series of fact sheets on contract grazing for cattle is now available on the Iowa Beef Center (IBC) website. Two Iowa State... Read More
09
Jul
2012 IFGC Forage Awards
Forages are very important for Iowa. They are important to Iowa’s economy, protect the soil from erosion, improve water quality, and provide wildlife habitat. Forages are used for grazing animals and for hay production. But, most of these producers “fly under the radar” when it comes to being recognized for their contributions to Iowa Agriculture. ... Read More
11
May
Register for the 2012 Greenhorn Grazing Series
The 2012 Greenhorn Grazing Series is beginning at the end of this month and it is time to register! The workshops are scheduled for May 24, June 14, Aug. 23, Sept. 13 and Nov. 15. All sessions will run from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. beginning with morning classroom discussions at the Adair County Extension... Read More
11
May
2012 Pasture Walks for Dairy & Beef Production Announced
Download Pasture Walks Flyer Scheduled Pasture Walks Wednesday, May 23: Giard, IA from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 6: Jesup, IA at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 25: West Union, IA from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 1: New Hampton, IA from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 4: Waukon, IA from 1 –... Read More
19
Mar
2012 Spring Newsletter
The 2012 Spring edition of The Forager newsletter has been mailed; however, you can click on the link below to view it electronically. The Forager – 2012 Spring Edition