September 2011

Table of Contents

Pro-Ag Outlook & Manage-

ment Seminar

Integrated Crop Management

Conference

Wait for Soil Temps to Remain

Below 50 Degrees

Soil Temperatures

PQA Plus 3.0 Session Offered

Ag Chemical Dealer Update

Sheep Program in Ames

Iowa Organic Conference

Agronomy In The Field

Field Crop Scout School

Commercial Pesticide Applica-

tor Training Dates

Who Owns The Corn Stalks

Estimating A Value for Corn

Stover

Pit Gases Pose A Danger

Private Pesticide Applicator

Dates Set

Driftless Region Beef Confer-

ence January 26-27

Confinement Site Manure Ap-

plicator Workshops

"The fees for service will be used to off-set direct

expenses and to support the County Extension ANR

Program."

ISU Extension & Outreach

Keokuk County

400 220th Avenue, Suite A Sigourney, IA 52591

641-622-2680

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach does not discriminate on the basis of age, disabil-

ity, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic infor-

mation, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeco-

nomic status, or status as a U.S. veteran. (Not all

prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be

directed to Ross Wilburn, Diversity Officer, 2150

Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, 515-294-1482, wilburn@iastate.edu.

November/December 2016

PRO-AG OUTLOOK & MANAGEMENT SEMINAR IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Johnson Coun-

ty is hosting an Ag Outlook and Management Seminar on Wednesday, December 7,

2016 at 12:30 pm. The program is designed to provide participants with a concise

evaluation of current market conditions, expected trends in crop and livestock income

potential and management implications. Speakers include Iowa State University state

specialists Chad Hart, associate professor in economics and extension grain markets

specialist; Lee Schulz, assistant professor in economics and extension livestock spe-

cialist; Wendong Zhang, assistant professor and extension economist; and Ryan

Drollette, farm management field specialist. This program takes a deep look into the

outlook for agriculture in 2017 and provides an opportunity to discuss the current situ-

ation with university experts on the Iowa economy.

“This program will discuss the current downturn in the agricultural sector and its im-

pacts on farmers and the ag industry, and present strategies to deal with them,” Zhang

said. “Speakers will provide an overview of crop, livestock and land markets and dis-

cuss ag policy.”

The forum will be held at the Johnson County Extension office at 3109 Old Highway

218 South, Iowa City, Iowa. Lunch will be served at 12:30 with speakers from 1:00 to

4:00. Registration cost is $35 for advanced registration, an additional $5 fee will be

charged to those who register day of the meeting. Advance registration is recom-

mended by calling the ISU Extension and Outreach office in Johnson County (Iowa

City) at 319-337-2145. For more information about other meeting locations, visit the

Iowa State University, Ag Decision Maker website at www.extension.iastate.edu/

agdm/info/meetings.html

INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE November 30-December 1, Iowa State Center, Ames

The Integrated Crop Management Conference offers 45 workshops focusing on the

latest in crop production technology. Experts from Iowa and surrounding states will

provide research updates and results in soil fertility, soil and water management, crop

production and pest management. Attendees can choose from up to 7 topics each hour.

This format allows you to customize your conference experience to meet your inter-

ests and CCA credit needs. It is your conference - get the most from it!

A popular feature of the ICM Conference is the opportunity to interact with invited

speakers from other states and outside of the University. Iowa State University spe-

cialists invite individuals in their field who bring different viewpoints and the latest

research results to the producers and agribusiness professionals of Iowa. This year we

are pleased to have 8 invited speakers on the program from across the midwest.

For more information and to register visit http://www.aep.iastate.edu/icm/

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WAIT FOR SOIL TEMPS TO REMAIN BELOW 50 DEGREES TO APPLY ANHYDROUS AMMONIA

DES MOINES, Iowa – Farmers are reminded to wait until soil temperatures remain below 50 degrees Fahrenheit before ap-

plying anhydrous ammonia (NH3) fertilizer this fall. Soil temperatures have been slow to cool due to the unusually warm

late October temperatures, and officials with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa State Uni-

versity Extension and Outreach said that waiting can help reduce nitrogen loss and better protects the environment.

“It is important that farmers wait for cooler soil temps to apply anhydrous so that there is a better chance the fertilizer stays

put and will be available to the crop next spring,” said Bill Northey, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. “Soil temperatures, like

air temperatures, can change quickly so it is important that we wait with applications until soils are likely to remain below

50 degrees.”

ISU Extension and Outreach maintains a statewide real-time soil temperature data map on its website that agriculture retail-

ers and farmers use to determine when fall N applications are appropriate. The website can be found at exten-

sion.agron.iastate.edu/NPKnowledge.

“The reason for waiting to apply anhydrous ammonia until soils are cold is that nitrification, the process of biological con-

version of ammonium to nitrate, occurs at a more rapid rate with warm soils. Since ammonium-N does not leach and is not

subject to denitrification, as is nitrate, it is more stable in the soil,” said John Sawyer, professor and extension specialist in

soil fertility and nutrient management at Iowa State University.

In addition to waiting for soils to cool below 50 degrees, use of a nitrification inhibitor should be considered to help further

slow conversion to nitrate.

Temperature is only one soil condition that farmers should consider when applying anhydrous ammonia. Making sure that

the soil is not too dry, too hard or too wet, will reduce injection issues that allow ammonia to move to the soil surface and be

lost to the air. If conditions are not suitable, then waiting for better conditions is suggested.

Farmers with questions about timing of fertilizer applications can talk to their local ISU Extension and Outreach field spe-

cialist or their ag retailer for more information.

SOIL TEMPERATURES Upper 4-inch soil temperatures are in the low 50sF. It looks like it will continue to hover right around 50F for a while with

daily highs in the 50s and lows in the 40s. Temperatures are posted daily at http://extension.agron.iastate.edu/NPKnowledge/

soiltemphistory.html

IOWA PORK INDUSTRY CENTER TO OFFER PQA PLUS 3.0 ADVISOR CERTIFICATION SESSION

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/iowa-pork-industry-center-offer-pqa-plus-30-advisor-certification-session AMES, Iowa -- To help meet industry need, Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University has added one more Pork

Quality Assurance Plus 3.0 advisor certification session on Wednesday, Dec. 14. With the introduction of this new program

by National Pork Board earlier this year all PQA Plus advisor certifications done under the former 2.0 program expired Aug.

31. Attendance at an all-day session and passage of an exam at the end of the session is now necessary for recertification.

Iowa State University extension swine veterinarian Chris Rademacher said those who want to become certified for the first

time are welcome to submit applications for this session. The Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine has approved seven hours

of CE credit for the session. “All previous PQA Plus advisor certifications expired on August 31 regardless of when the

advisor most recently certified through the 2.0 program,” Rademacher said. “This also means everyone needs to complete

the two-page application form and be approved to attend this session.”

Rademacher is coordinating this training session, which will be held at the Hansen Ag Student Learning Center on the Iowa

State campus in Ames. There is a 15-person minimum with the application deadline of Dec. 1 or whenever the 30-person

maximum is reached. No walk-ins are allowed and no individual spot is guaranteed until the application is approved and

specific payment is accepted by IPIC. The cost is $75 per person and includes refreshments and the noon meal. Registration

begins at 8:30 a.m. with the session starting at 9 a.m. “Those who wish to attend need to submit their application soon to

ensure receipt in time for approval and payment,” Rademacher said. “The form is available as a fillable pdf document and as

a word document. People can choose the format that best suits their needs.” Those who qualify and are interested in the

program should download the application form from the IPIC website, then complete and submit it soon.

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IOWA CITY AG CHEMICAL DEALER UPDATE

Seed, chemical and fertilizer dealers, agronomists, crop consultants

and farm managers have the opportunity to hear the latest information

on weed management for 2017, pest resistance, corn disease outlook

and nitrogen recommendations at the 2016 Ag Chemical Dealer Up-

date meeting in Iowa City on Nov. 22. Iowa State University Exten-

sion and Outreach specialists will provide the most up-to-date recom-

mendations and address future crop production challenges.

“The vision of the ISU Extension and Outreach crops team is that

crops will be grown in a manner that is economically profitable and

environmentally responsible,” said Virgil Schmitt, field agronomist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “The goal of the Ag

Chemical Dealer Update is to provide the newest, unbiased, research-based education to the participants, so that they can

better assist farmers in accomplishing this crops team vision.”

While the Ag Chemical Dealer Update meeting in Iowa City covers weed, insect, disease and nutrient management, there

will be a focus on weeds and diseases this year.

Last year, the Iowa City Ag Chemical Dealer Update meeting attracted approximately 120 ag retailers and agribusiness pro-

fessionals across Iowa. The meeting qualifies for Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) continuing education credits, and recertifi-

cation for Commercial Pesticide Applicators in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, and 10. Early registration is $70 if received by

midnight, Nov. 15, for the Iowa City location. Late or on-site registration is $85. If you’re unable to attend the Iowa City

Ag Chemical Dealer Update, a second meeting will take place in Ames on Dec. 7. Visit www.aep.iastate.edu/acu for more

program details and to register online.

The Iowa City, Iowa meeting will be held at the Clarion Highlander Hotel and Conference Center, located at 2525 N Dodge

St. Check-in will open at 8:30 a.m., with coffee, juice and morning refreshments. The program is scheduled to begin at 9

a.m. and conclude at 4:15 p.m. For more information, contact ISU Extension and Outreach Field Agronomists Virgil

Schmitt at vschmitt@iastate.edu or 563-263-5701; Meaghan Anderson at mjanders@iastate.edu or 319-337-2145; or Re-

becca Vittetoe at rka8@iastate.edu or 319-653-4811. For questions about registration, contact Brent Pringnitz, coordinator

for ANR Program Services at 515-294-9487 or bpring@iastate.edu. Iowa City Ag Chemical Dealer Updates Registration:

www.aep.iastate.edu/acu/iacity

PROGRAM FOR SHEEP PRODUCERS TO BE HELD IN AMES

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host an educational

program for sheep producers on Nov. 19 in Ames, Iowa. The event will be held at the

Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center and will feature speakers Dan Morrical

and Curtis Youngs. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the cost is $5 per person.

“The focus of the presentations in this session are part of the industry roadmap goals

to increase lamb crop and improve consumer satisfaction with American lamb,” said

Morrical, professor in animal science and extension sheep specialist at Iowa State.

Morrical will present at 10 a.m. on the new veterinary feed directive and its impact on

sheep producers. He will also provide information on producing better market lambs

at 11:30 a.m.

Youngs, professor in animal science at Iowa State University, will inform attendees

on critical management factors to achieve a high lamb crop during a presentation at

10:30 a.m. There are two options for the day’s afternoon sessions. Morrical will

speak on evaluating lamb carcasses and using Sheep Brands computer ration software to balance rations, beginning at 1:15

p.m. in Kildee Hall on the Iowa State campus.

The second option is hands-on skills development held at the ISU Sheep Teaching Farm and presented by Youngs and Joe

Sellers, beef specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. An educational program designed specifically for youth and led

by Amy Powell, extension program specialist in animal science at Iowa State, will also be held at 10 a.m. Youth who attend

will learn about lambing management and newborn lamb care. In the afternoon session youth can select either option.

The event is sponsored by ISU Extension and Outreach and Premier Sheep Supply. Contact Morrical at 515-294-2904 or

morrical@iastate.edu with any questions.

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IOWA ORGANIC CONFERENCE– NOV. 13-14

AMES, Iowa – Registration is still available for the 16th annual Iowa Organ-

ic Conference. A joint effort between Iowa State University and the Univer-

sity of Iowa Office of Sustainability, the conference will be held Nov. 13-14

on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City. This year’s theme is

‘Perennial Passion: Building Resilience into Organic Systems’, highlighting

how organic practices have been critical for preserving pollinator habitat and

reducing erosion. Farmer-mentor roundtables will offer farmers who are

interested in transitioning to organic or have specific organic questions an

opportunity to meet individually with organic farmers and organic certifica-

tion experts.

“The market for organic products in the United States reached $43 billion in

2015 and the demand for organic grains and produce continues to exceed supply,” said Kathleen Delate, professor and ex-

tension organic specialist at Iowa State. “Growers everywhere are encouraged to consider the potential for organic produc-

tion.” The conference’s keynote speaker is Fred Iutzi, president of The Land Institute. Iutzi will speak on the benefits of

perennial plants for both farms and landscapes.

The conference begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, with a roundtable featuring organic farmers who will be able to

answer questions about organic production. A keynote talk by Dr. Caroline Halde, assistant professor in sustainable agri-

culture at the Université Laval in Québec, Canada, will follow at 4 p.m. Halde will present a slide show on local food pro-

ducers who use successful organic practices to meet market demand.

A reception, featuring local and organic food and drinks, will follow at 6 p.m. in the UI Memorial Union, followed by the

movie “What’s on Your Plate,” which explores the benefits of local and organic food production in our food system.

The conference lunch on Monday afternoon highlights local and organic produce, meats and dairy products assembled into

a gourmet meal by award-winning UI Executive Chef Barry Greenberg and his team. Monday’s break-out sessions in-

clude transitioning into organic farming, weed management, organic livestock health, organic no-till for grain and vegeta-

ble crops, and growing small grains. The conference also includes information on soil and water quality research, crop in-

surance for organic producers, economic and financial assistance for organic producers, and local food system initiatives

such as food hubs and Grow Johnson County.

Conference registration is available at http://sustainability.uiowa.edu/2016-iowa-organic-conference Those needing hotel

accommodations for the night of Sunday, Nov. 13 can contact the Iowa House Hotel at https://iowahousehotel.com/ For

additional conference information contact Shelly O’Neal at soneal@iastate.edu or Kathleen Delate at kdelate@iastate.edu

or 515-294-5116.

AGRONOMY IN THE FIELD

Agronomy In The Field, an educational series of programs for women, will be held at the Washington County ISU Exten-

sion Office at 2223 250th St. The series will cover a variety of topics and offer you multiple formats to participate. If you

are unable to attend in person, we will be giving these programs via an online web-conferencing program called Zoom as

well. This program will allow you to see and hear our presentation, as well as ask questions like the live audience. This

will be our first time using the program in this way, so please let us know if you have any trouble with it.

Directions to join via ZOOM: To join us via Zoom from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device please

click URL to start or join. https://iastate.zoom.us/j/520524725 or, go to https://iastate.zoom.us/join and enter meeting

ID: 520 524 725 You can also join from dial-in phone line by dialing 1-656-5558-8656 or 1-408-638-0968. The

meeting ID is 520 524 725. We will also record the session and archive it so you can watch it later if you are unable

to join us either face-to-face or remotely. Programs will be on Jan. 17, Feb. 7, and March 7 and will follow the similar

formats with different topics. The January meeting will be a Zoom session with Ruth MacDonald, Professor of Food Sci-

ence and Human Nutrition, on the topic of GMOs! Washington County will also be offering additional women in agri-

culture programs with an emphasis on farm management and finances. Tentative dates for these workshops are: January

10, February 21, and March 14. Please contact the Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811 to learn more.

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REMEMBER WHO OWNS THE CORN STALKS IN IOWA The Iowa Court of Appeals recently had the opportunity to interpret Iowa Code §562.5A, which, in the absence of a

writing to the contrary, grants tenants the right to harvest corn stalks until the lease terminates. Little has been written

about his law, which was enacted in 2010 in response to the growing value of corn stalks. Agricultural attorneys must

be aware of this law and its impact on their clients. The recent case provides a good overview of its significant impli-

cations and sets forth key parameters for its application.

In the case before the court, the landlord had sold the property, proper termination notice was not sent to the tenant,

and the lease was automatically renewed through the 2011 crop year. After the 2011 harvest, the new landlord entered

the field to do fall tillage in preparation for the following crop year (when the tenant would no longer have the farm).

The tenant argued that the landlord had destroyed the corn stalks that he wanted to harvest and withheld $7,117.50

from the $9,450 in rent that was due to the landlord in December. The tenant alleged that this was the value of the

corn stalks.

The landlord filed an action seeking to recover the unpaid rent, and the tenant filed a counterclaim for trespass, breach

of contract, conversion and unjust enrichment. The district court rejected the claims, finding that nothing in the lease

(which was silent on the issue) prevented the landlord from conducting the fall tillage.

The tenant challenged the decision, and the Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the case. The Court made sever-

al important holdings:

If there is no writing addressing the issue of corn stalks, Iowa Code §562.5A controls and the tenant has the right

to remove the cornstalks.

Iowa Code §562.5A applies even to leases that have been automatically renewed since the law’s enactment. Alt-

hough the automatic lease renewal provision provides that the lease will be renewed under the same terms and

conditions as before, the court ruled that any intervening legislation will be incorporated into the “new” lease.

Finally, the court found that the district court erred in rejecting the

tenant’s trespass claim. “The landlord’s entry onto the land to plow

the stalks interfered with the tenant’s statutory right and was a tres-

pass,” the court stated. The court remanded for a determination of the

proper amount of damages.

It should be noted that this was a cash rent lease. It is unclear how the

case would be decided under a crop share lease.

This case illustrates another important reason for a written lease. Again,

parties can eliminate the right granted to tenants by Iowa Code §562.5A.

This must be done, however, through a writing.

Slach v. Heick, No. 14-0539 (Iowa Ct. App. April 8, 2015).

ESTIMATING A VALUE FOR CORN STOVER Corn stover is an abundant source of winter feed for beef cows in Iowa. When supplemented with protein, vitamins and

minerals, stover can supply the nutritional needs of cows that are in moderately good body condition during fall and early

winter. Corn stover is also in demand for livestock bedding and as feedstock for the production of ethanol. An obvious

advantage of utilizing corn stover is its wide availability and low cost. This has created a small but important market for

stover, both as a harvested product and as a standing crop in the field. As with any market, though, a price must be deter-

mined.

Three general approaches can be used:

• What is the value to the purchaser, based on feedstuffs or feedstocks replaced by corn stover?

• What is the cost to the seller of harvesting the stover and replacing lost crop nutrients?

• What is stover selling for on the market?

Price for Harvested Stover Based on Feed Value

Corn stover is often sold after it has been harvested, usually as large round bales, large square bales, or small square

bales. The procedures for estimating the value of baled stover to the buyer based on the cost of the feedstuffs it replaces

for wintering beef cows can be found at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/crops/pdf/a1-70.pdf

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PIT GASES POSE A DANGER IN BEEF BARNS Gas can be released during times of agitation and pumping and can be potentially dangerous

AMES, Iowa – Hydrogen sulfide gas is a serious issue both in and around barns with liquid manure storage. The decomposi-

tion of organic matter in manure results in the release of several gases: ammonia, carbon dioxide, methane and hydrogen sul-

fide among them. Most of the time these gases are emitted at low levels, but any time manure is being agitated or pumped, or

the surface is disturbed, hydrogen sulfide can be rapidly released. Although all are potentially dangerous, hydrogen sulfide

tends to be the most concerning in these cases. Hydrogen sulfide has an intense rotten egg smell, so it is relatively easy to

detect its presence, even in very low concentrations, but people quickly suffer olfactory fatigue and lose the ability to smell it.

This makes it necessary to use analytical instruments to detect dangerous levels. For the complete article visit http://

www.extension.iastate.edu/article/pit-gases-pose-danger-beef-barns

PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR DATES SET The 2016-17 private pesticide applicator continuing instructional courses have been scheduled for Iowa, Johnson, Keokuk,

Linn and Washington County. If you wish to recertify by training and not by exam, you must attend a CIC session each year.

Remember, you always have the option of taking the exam. There is a $20 fee per person. A private pesticide applicator may

attend a class offered in any county. Pre-registration is not required. Iowa County Extension: 319-668-1052

January 4, 2017, 1:30 PM, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo

February 21, 2017, 1:30 PM, Kinze Manufacturing, I-80, Exit 216

February 21, 2017, 4:15 PM, Kinze Manufacturing, I-80, Exit 216

Johnson County Extension: 319-337-2145

December 19, 2016, 9:30 AM, ISU Extension, Iowa City

February 16, 2017, 1:30 PM, ISU Extension, Iowa City

Keokuk County Extension: 641-622-2680

February 28, 2017, 1:30 PM, ISU Extension, Sigourney

February 28, 2017, 7:00 PM, ISU Extension, Sigourney

Linn County Extension: 319-377-9839

January 10, 2017, 1:30 PM, Hawkeye Downs (WMT Ag Expo), Cedar Rapids

February 9, 2017, 9:30 AM, American Legion, Central City

February 9, 2017, 7:00 PM, ISU Extension, Cedar Rapids

Washington County Extension: 319-653-4811

December 20, 2016, 7:00 PM, ISU Extension, Washington

February 16, 2017, 7:00 PM, ISU Extension, Washington

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) has requested that any applicator questions pertaining

to pesticide applicator licenses, training, certification, or renewals be referred to them. The following phone numbers below

will assist the applicator depending on their question:

Commercial Applicator Licensing, Commercial Certification, Dealer Licenses Tammy Green—515-281-5601

Private Applicator Certification and other pesticide-related issues Karen Robbins—515-281-8591

Other Agricultural issues, not pesticide-related 515-281-5321 Please do not call IDALS on questions regarding testing dates, locations, or costs, your County Extension can help you out

with these questions. If an applicator has questions on any Iowa State University pesticide applicator Continuing Instructional

Course please refer them to the Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) website (extension.iastate.edu/psep) or the PSEP

office (515 294-1122).

COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR INSTRUCTION COURSES Nov. 15, Fumigation (Category 7C)

Nov. 16, Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, Disease (Categories 1A, 1B, 1C)

Dec. 7, Pest Control Operators & Public Health (Categories 7A, 7B, 8)

For complete information refer to this link. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/psep/ComAp.html Registration forms will be

available soon. Any commercial license holder who has not completed their continuing education requirements to date may

contact their local Extension Office to view the training on or before December 31, 2016.

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DRIFTLESS REGION BEEF CONFERENCE TO BE HELD JAN. 26-27

DUBUQUE, Iowa – With nearly 2.5 million cattle in four Midwest states,

university extension services in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin are

teaming together to offer the Driftless Region Beef Conference. The fifth

annual event will be held Jan. 26-27, 2017, at the Grand River Convention

Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

The driftless region in these states contains rolling hills, streams and karst

soil topography. Since soil and water conservation is best accomplished

when much of this land is seeded for forage and livestock consumes those

forages, the conference will focus on efficient and economic forage and beef

production. The conference will begin at 1 p.m. Jan. 26 with a program

concentrating on production and marketing risk management. An evening

discussion on intensively managing cows will feature a producer and veteri-

narian panel. The Friday morning agenda features Michelle Miller, the

‘Farm Babe’, six breakout sessions for feedlot operations and cow-calf pro-

ducers followed by a market outlook.

Key speakers include: Miller; Carl Babler and Karen Voights from Atten

Babler in Galena, Illinois; Doug Bear, Iowa Beef Industry Council; Tyler

Dohlman, Lee Schulz and Patrick Gunn, Iowa State University; Gene

Schriefer, University of Wisconsin; Nicole Rambo and Alfredo DiCostanzo,

University of Minnesota; Jay Soloman, Cliff Shipley and Travis Meteer,

University of Illinois; and Mary Drewnowski, University of Nebraska-

Lincoln.

The early registration fee is $85 per person and must be received prior to

midnight, Jan. 13. The price increases to $115 after that date. More infor-

mation on topics, speakers and lodging is available at www.aep.iastate.edu/

beef. Online and mail registration forms are available on the conference

website.

FIELD CROP SCOUT SCHOOL The Iowa State University Extension Field Crop Scout School is a compre-

hensive crop scouting course designed for individuals with little or no previ-

ous scouting experience and plan to work as crop scouts. The school pro-

vides an introductory, classroom approach to corn and soybean crop scouting

in the Midwest. Primary topics include soybean growth and development,

and disease, insect and weed identification. Offered Saturday, March, 25,

2017, at the Scheman Continuing Education Building, Ames, with registra-

tion starting at 8:30 a.m. with the program 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The

school is a blend of lecture and hands-on small group sessions. Iowa State

University Extension Specialists, Field agronomists, and staff members will

be available to review samples and answer questions. Registration starts in

January 2017 at http://www.aep.iastate.edu/scout/homepage.html

Serving Region 15

Agriculture

Ag Engineering Greg Brenneman

319-337-2145 gregb@iastate.edu

Beef Livestock Denise Schwab

319-472-4739 dschwab@iastate.edu

Patrick Wall 641-842-2014

patwall@iastate.edu

Commercial Horticulture

Patrick O’Malley 319-337-2145

omall@iastate.edu

Agronomy

Cody Schneider 319-325-5541

schn145@iastate.edu

Meaghan Anderson 319-337-2145

mjanders@iastate.edu

Virgil Schmitt 563-263-5701 vschmitt@iastate.edu

Farm Management Ryan Drollette

319-337-2145 drollett@iastate.edu

Swine Tom Miller

319-653-4811 tmiller@iastate.edu

Community Economic Dev. Himar Hernandez 641-682-5491 himarh@iastate.edu

Human Sciences

Family Life Position Vacant

Nutrition & Wellness Rachel Wall

319-337-2145 wallr@iastate.edu

Family Finance Mary Weinand

641-472-4166 mweinand@iastate.edu

Youth Janet Martin

319-337-2145 jmmartin@iastate.edu

Big Brothers Big Sisters

319-337-2145 jkrommii@iastate.edu

County Youth Coordinators

Johnson Co.-Camie Marshek 319-337-2145

cmarshek@iastate.edu

Iowa Co.-Mary Veatch 319-668-1052

mkaiser@iastate.edu

Keokuk Co.-Michele Sieren 641-622-2680

mlsieren@iastate.edu

Washington Co.-Amy Green 319-653-4811

amygreen@iastate.edu

Advancement Team

Karen Lathrop 319-930-9744

klathrop@iastate.edu

Regional Ext. Edu. Director

Gene Mohling 319-337-2145

mohling@iastate.edu

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CONFINEMENT SITE MANURE APPLICATOR WORKSHOPS FOR 2017 AMES, Iowa -- Confinement site manure applicators and anyone interested in learning about manure issues should plan to at-

tend a two-hour workshop offered by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach in January or February 2017. Of-

fered in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, there is no fee to attend the workshops, but applicators

will need to pay certification fees to complete certification requirements. A total of 69 counties will participate in the confine-

ment site manure applicator workshops. In addition, a series of seven dry/solid manure applicator certification meetings will

be held in February. ISU Extension and Outreach county offices have a complete list of workshop dates and locations. The

workshops serve as initial certification for those applicators that are not currently certified, recertification for those renewing

licenses and continuing education for those applicators in their second or third year of their license. For more information visit

http://www.agronext.iastate.edu/immag/

Location Date Time

Keokuk County Extension Office, Fairgrounds, Sigourney January 19, 2017 9:30 AM

Henry County Extension Office, Mt. Pleasant January 19, 2017 1:30 PM

Johnson County Extension Office, Iowa City January 31, 2017 9:30 AM

Cedar County Extension Office, Tipton February 2, 2017 9:30 AM

Muscatine County Extension Office, Muscatine February 2, 2017 1:30 PM

Benton County Extension Office, Vinton February 6, 2017 9:30 AM

Washington County Extension Office, Washington - Dry Manure February 7, 2017 1:00 PM

Jefferson County Extension Office, Fairfield February 9, 2017 9:30 AM

Washington County Extension Office, Washington February 20, 2017 6:30 PM