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AG NEWS TODAY

Selected 2016 Taxation Issues for Iowa

Farmers

By Kristine A Tidgreni The CALT

Newsletter-November 2016 http

wwwcaltiastateedunewsletter2016-

november

It has been estimated that the In-

ternal Revenue Code and its ac-

companying regulations comprise

more than 10 million words The

complexity is staggering Yet eve-

ry taxpayer is expected to follow

every mandate Business taxpay-

ers including farmers should always seek out trusted tax advisors to guide

them through the thorny tax code The money paid for good counsel is a wise

and necessary investment

Nonetheless it is important that all taxpayers educate themselves regarding the

tax code and the provisions that most impact them Following is a concise al-

phabetized review of some key tax provisions important to Iowa farmers It is

not intended to be all-inclusive or to offer tax advice Rather this review is

designed as an educational reference guide a starting place so to speak for

some of the issues about which we at the Center most often field questions It

contains recent updates notes unique Iowa provisions and directs the reader to

further resources for in-depth analysis or information We hope it is useful

Read more at httpwwwcaltiastateedusitesdefaultfilesfiles-articleTax

20Issues202016pdf or pick up a copy at Cerro Gordo County ISU Extension

and Outreach

2017 Crop Clinic December 9 in Mason City

Cerro Gordo County Extension and

Outreach will host the annual Corn

and Soybean Clinic and private pes-

ticide recertification on Friday De-

cember 9 at the Trinity Lutheran

Church 213 N Pennsylvania Ma-

son City A noon meal sponsored

by agribusinesses will begin at

1230 pm

There is no fee for the program or

lunch The private pesticide recerti-

fication will begin at 130 pm The

recertification fee is $20

For more information or to register

for lunch please contact the Cerro

Gordo County Extension and Out-

reach office at 641-423-0844

Extension Links

Ag Decision Maker

wwwextensioniastateeduagdm

Beef Center

wwwiowabeefcenterorg

ISU Ag Newsletters

wwwextensioniastateeduagnewsletters

Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy

wwwnutrientstrategyiastateedu

Iowa State Research Farms

wwwagiastateedufarms

Iowa Water Quality Initiative

wwwcleanwateriowaorg

Manure Management

wwwagronextiastateeduimmag

Pesticide Management

wwwextensioniastateedupme

Pork Center

wwwipiciastateedu

December 7 2016

hellip and justice for all Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race color age religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity genetic information sex marital status disability or status as a US veteran Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance 3280 Beardshear Hall (515) 294-7612

Cooperative Extension Service Iowa State University of Science and Technology and the United States Department of Agriculture cooperating

Donrsquot Just Put Horses Away for the Winter

Tips for proper equine winter care and management Article | 11302016 | By Dale Miller County Extension Program Director

641 842-2014 dmilliastateedu AMES Iowa ndash Horses unlike ATVs cant be put away for the win-

ter just because theyre not being used Horse health and care is a

year-round process Good nutrition vaccination schedules parasite

control and other care should be continued throughout the winter

Dale Miller Marion County program director and equine educator

with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers some re-

minders about winter horse needs for good ventilation feed and wa-

ter management and exercise Miller adapted the recommendations

from a publication by Dr R D Scoggins a retired equine extension

veterinarian with the University of Illinois

Ventilation-Fresh air andor good ventilation are major requirements

for horses kept inside Judging from their own perception of whats

comfortable humans tend to close barns up too tightly Horses can

tolerate considerable cold if they can move around and are dry

Avoid drafts but allow sufficient air exchange to move stale air humidity and ammonia out of the environment

Keeping stalls clean is necessary to keep ammonia levels low Studies at the University of Illinois have shown that am-

monia concentrates at about 18 inches above the surface of the bedding (where the horses head is located when it lies

down) High levels can cause a decrease in athletic ability and overall quality of life This emphasizes the need to keep

stalls cleaned regularly

Feed and water management-Horses need free-choice good quality hay loose salt and minerals and water heated to 45-

65 degrees Fahrenheit Several studies have shown that warming water to 60 F will increase water consumption by 40 to

100 percent Dehydration (lack of water) is the number one cause of impaction colic in horses Cold weather combined

with a diet of dry feed also can cause impaction colic Warming the water is much more effective than feeding bran lin-

seed meal or other so-called laxative diets

Most horses will not require grain if the hay is of good quality Hay generates more heat than grain does during digestion

and thus is more helpful in maintaining body heat during cold weather However the extra energy provided by grain may

be needed to maintain normal weight when the horse is exposed to severe low temperatures or deep snow

Exercise-Attempting to maintain some level of physical fitness will decrease the time needed to get the horse in shape for

the coming season Exercising three times a week for an hour at a walk and trot will help maintain physical fitness Use

this time to increase flexibility by doing suppling exercises at the walk and trot to reduce the incidence of lameness

When working horses in cold weather warm horses up slowly and thoroughly before asking for serious work In cold

weather most horses are more cinchy when being saddled so be sure to move them before mounting

Hot horses need to be cooled thoroughly then brushed to stand the hair up again before turning them back out Fluffy hair

traps air and keeps the horse warm hair plastered down flat or wet lets body heat escape

During all seasons horses are generally better suited to being outside where they have an area for adequate exercise and

access to a windbreak or run-in shed for shelter Horses not in competition should have shoes pulled and hooves trimmed

regularly every six weeks Let their hair coat grow out for natural protection during the winter

By anticipating weather changes and adapting exercise schedules and feeding programs accordingly there is no reason

not to enjoy horses all year long

Contact Iowa Concern for Help with Financial Stress

httpwwwextensioniastateeduarticlecontact-iowa-concern-help-financial-stress

December can be the season for financial stress but Iowans donrsquot have to take

on that stress by themselves

Iowa Concern from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach can help ndash

with a toll-free phone number live chat capabilities and a website available

247 at no charge

Read more about AnswerLine at httpwwwextensioniastateeduvideo

answerline-finding-new-ways-connect-iowans

New ISU Extension Swine Program Specialist Feels Right at Home

Article | 11292016 | By J Erik Potter Iowa Pork Industry Center 515-294-8797 jepotteriastateedu

AMES Iowa -- In the few weeks since he started work at Iowa State University Erik Potter has co-authored an informa-

tional handout on the Veterinary Feed Directive attended his first professional

development session and participated in Master Pork Producer visits with col-

leagues from Iowa State and Iowa Pork Producers Association And thatrsquos just

the beginning for the newest swine program specialist whose office is located in

109 Kildee Hall home of the Iowa Pork Industry Center

As the newest member of the swine field staff Potter said hersquos ready for the chal-

lenge of moving himself and IPIC forward

ldquoOne of my favorite quotes is lsquoIf you donrsquot like change yoursquoll like being obso-

lete even lessrsquo Continuous improvement is the foundation for business success

and IPIC is no exceptionrdquo he said ldquoThe needs of pork producers have changed

from when IPIC was created and as we look to the future for industry need-based

programming we need to continue to ask ourselves lsquoWill this add value to pro-

ducersrsquordquo

Potter is available by phone 515-294-8797 and by email jepotteriastateedu

Whats Ahead for Clean Water Act Enforcement

The CALT Newsletter-November 2016 httpwwwcaltiastateedunewsletter2016-november The November 8 2016 election will be long-remembered Although the result was surprising to many it was largely

driven by rural Americans seeking change to the status quo but what will a new Administration actually mean for rural

America If this election taught us anything it taught that predictions arenrsquot often worth a whole lot Even so as the dust

settles it may be helpful to consider the potential impact of the election on several major policy issue facing agriculture

In the days ahead well begin to look at the details of various tax proposals No doubt 2017 will likely see major tax re-

form begin to unfold Likewise we face uncertainty regarding trade deals the 2018 Farm Bill and many other issues im-

portant to agriculture but today Im going to focus on the enforcement of the Clean Water Act one of the most ardent

concerns raised by landowners during the past several years

Rural America has been concerned about the seemingly expanding reach of the Clean Water Act (CWA) Landowners

argue that this jurisdictional expansion threatens their rights to use their lands as they choose This was an issue discussed

frequently during the campaign season In light of new leadership 2017 may bring some changes

Read the full blogpost at httpwwwcaltiastateedublogpostwhats-ahead-clean-water-act-enforcement

Results Available for Iowarsquos Official Variety Trials

Trials provide unbiased performance data for corn and soybeans Article | 11212016 | By Jim Rouse Iowa Crop Improvement Association 515-294-5604 rouseiastateedu

AMES Iowa ndash Final results of Iowarsquos Official Variety Trials are now avail-

able to the public at wwwcroptestingiastateedu Iowa Crop Performance

Tests manages more than 20000 plots at 30 locations across the state of

Iowa with more than 35 companies participating in the tests

Online users can view all entrants the hybrids or varieties entered and the

districts and tests in which the entries were placed Users can also filter the

information by district GMO traits or maturity All data tables in the re-

ports are also available to download as Microsoft Excel files on the website

The Iowa Crop Performance Tests are the top-ranked provider of unbiased

performance data among all Midwestern self-supported public testing pro-

grams for both corn and soybeans The testing program continues to provide

growers information they need to make informed variety selection deci-

sions Quick access to harvest data is commonly cited as the most appreciated feature of the yield tests Data reports also

include two-year averages when applicable

Published results can be requested from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach county offices the Iowa Crop Im-

provement Association 515-294-6921 and the Extension Store 515-294-5247

The Iowa Crop Improvement Association conducts the Iowa Crop Performance Tests in cooperation with the Iowa State

University Department of Agronomy The program offers unbiased third party on-farm information to Iowa growers

Tuesday December 13 2016 130 PM - 330 PM Franklin County Private Pesticide Applicator Training

Ridge Stone Golf Club Sheffield (note location change)

Wednesday December 14 2016 930 AM - 200 PM IDALS Pesticide Applicators Testing

Hamilton Ag CampusmdashRm 110 Iowa Falls IA (no charge)

Friday December 23 2016- Monday December 26 2016

800 AM - 430 PM Christmas Holiday-Extension Office Closed Franklin Extension and Outreach Hampton HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Wednesday December 28 2016

800 AM 4-HFFA Market Beef Weigh-in Hampton Vet Center Hampton (December 29 2016 snow date)

To view this newsletter online or find more information about these events go to

wwwextensioniastateedufranklin or call 641-456-4811

Franklin County Extension and Outreach

Calendar of Events

Regional Director Donovan Olson 641-423-0844

donovanoiastateedu

Executive Director John Sjolinder 641-423-0844 sjolindeiastateedu

County Youth Coordinator Kelsey Warner 641-423-0844 kdwarneriastateedu

ISU Youth Specialist Gail Castillo 641-423-0844

gailiastateedu

Office ManagerBookkeeper

JoAnn Bartusek 641-423-0844 bartusiastateedu

Office Assistant4-H Support Becky Oelkers 641-423-0844

oelkersiastateedu

Agriculture Specialists

Livestock Russ Euken 641-923-2856 reukeniastateedu

Agronomy Angie Rieck-Hinz

515-532-3453 amrieckiastateedu

Farm Management Kelvin Leibold

641-648-4850 kleiboldiastateedu

Franklin County Extension Staff

Regional Director Donovan Olson 641-423-0844 donovanoiastateedu

County Youth Coordinator Jackie Dohlman 641-456-4811 jackiediastateedu Families Program Assistant Barb Ristau 641-456-4811 barbriastateedu Office Manager Traci Kloetzer 641-456-4811 tkloetzeiastateedu

Afterschool Coordinator

Kim Booth 641-456-4811 kimboothiastateedu


Ag Engineering Kapil Arora 515-291-0174 pbtigeriastateedu


Agronomy Angela Rieck-Hinz 515-294-9590

amrieckiastateedu

Farm Management Kelvin Leibold 641-648-4862 kleiboldiastateedu

Horticulture Specialist Joe Hannan 515-993-4281 jmhannaniastateedu Dairy Specialist Leo Timms 515-291-7371 ltimmsiastateedu

Donrsquot Just Put Horses Away for the Winter

Tips for proper equine winter care and management Article | 11302016 | By Dale Miller County Extension Program Director

641 842-2014 dmilliastateedu AMES Iowa ndash Horses unlike ATVs cant be put away for the win-

ter just because theyre not being used Horse health and care is a

year-round process Good nutrition vaccination schedules parasite

control and other care should be continued throughout the winter

Dale Miller Marion County program director and equine educator

with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers some re-

minders about winter horse needs for good ventilation feed and wa-

ter management and exercise Miller adapted the recommendations

from a publication by Dr R D Scoggins a retired equine extension

veterinarian with the University of Illinois

Ventilation-Fresh air andor good ventilation are major requirements

for horses kept inside Judging from their own perception of whats

comfortable humans tend to close barns up too tightly Horses can

tolerate considerable cold if they can move around and are dry

Avoid drafts but allow sufficient air exchange to move stale air humidity and ammonia out of the environment

Keeping stalls clean is necessary to keep ammonia levels low Studies at the University of Illinois have shown that am-

monia concentrates at about 18 inches above the surface of the bedding (where the horses head is located when it lies

down) High levels can cause a decrease in athletic ability and overall quality of life This emphasizes the need to keep

stalls cleaned regularly

Feed and water management-Horses need free-choice good quality hay loose salt and minerals and water heated to 45-

65 degrees Fahrenheit Several studies have shown that warming water to 60 F will increase water consumption by 40 to

100 percent Dehydration (lack of water) is the number one cause of impaction colic in horses Cold weather combined

with a diet of dry feed also can cause impaction colic Warming the water is much more effective than feeding bran lin-

seed meal or other so-called laxative diets

Most horses will not require grain if the hay is of good quality Hay generates more heat than grain does during digestion

and thus is more helpful in maintaining body heat during cold weather However the extra energy provided by grain may

be needed to maintain normal weight when the horse is exposed to severe low temperatures or deep snow

Exercise-Attempting to maintain some level of physical fitness will decrease the time needed to get the horse in shape for

the coming season Exercising three times a week for an hour at a walk and trot will help maintain physical fitness Use

this time to increase flexibility by doing suppling exercises at the walk and trot to reduce the incidence of lameness

When working horses in cold weather warm horses up slowly and thoroughly before asking for serious work In cold

weather most horses are more cinchy when being saddled so be sure to move them before mounting

Hot horses need to be cooled thoroughly then brushed to stand the hair up again before turning them back out Fluffy hair

traps air and keeps the horse warm hair plastered down flat or wet lets body heat escape

During all seasons horses are generally better suited to being outside where they have an area for adequate exercise and

access to a windbreak or run-in shed for shelter Horses not in competition should have shoes pulled and hooves trimmed

regularly every six weeks Let their hair coat grow out for natural protection during the winter

By anticipating weather changes and adapting exercise schedules and feeding programs accordingly there is no reason

not to enjoy horses all year long

Contact Iowa Concern for Help with Financial Stress

httpwwwextensioniastateeduarticlecontact-iowa-concern-help-financial-stress

December can be the season for financial stress but Iowans donrsquot have to take

on that stress by themselves

Iowa Concern from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach can help ndash

with a toll-free phone number live chat capabilities and a website available

247 at no charge

Read more about AnswerLine at httpwwwextensioniastateeduvideo

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