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2017 Ag Outlook Seminar
March 9
Women In Ag Conference
Small Farm Conference
Tenant Publications Series
FINPACK Helps Farmers
Managing Margins
Financial Planning Program
Utilizing Manure Value
Keep Palmer Amaranth Off
Your Farm
Soil Fertility & Nutrient Man-
agement Short Course
Tomato Tech
Improved Yields Following Ce-
real Rye
Morel Mushroom Workshop
Sub-Surface Drainage Work-
shop
Private Pesticide Certification
IDALS Testing
2017 Dry Manure Certification
BRaNDs Software
Agronomy in the Field
Food Safety Video
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.
February 2017
2017 AG OUTLOOK SEMINAR MARCH 9
The 2017 Ag Outlook seminar is scheduled for Thursday, March 9, 10 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. at the Riverside Casino & Gold Resort. The schedule of events includes Steve
Bohr, Farm Financial Strategies, sharing farm estate planning and estate tax issues.
James Tobin, Monsanto Grower Advisory Council, will share his insights on ag con-
solidation, innovation and its impact on producers and agribusiness. Chad Hart,
Iowa State University Associate Professor, will forecast his 2017 crop and livestock
prices, usage and ending stocks. Dan Mitchell, Cato Institute, will discuss Presi-
dent Trump’s ag policy and what it means to the agricultural community.
The seminar is free; however, registration is appreciated. You can register by call-
ing Tara Horesowsky by calling 319-358-2261, email
Tara_Horesowsky@HillsBank.com or go on line at www.HillsBank.com/
BusinessAcademy
The 2017 Ag Outlook seminar is sponsored by Ag Risk Crop Insurance, Hills Bank
and Trust Company, Latta Harris LLP, Sinclair Tractor, Iowa State University Ex-
tension and Outreach, Hertz Farm Management, Agri-Way Partners, Stutsman Inc.,
Agri-Management Services.
Join us for the Women in Ag-
riculture 2017 Conference on
March 25, 2017 in Washing-
ton, IA. The theme is Culti-
vate Connections, Plant Your
Potential, Grow Your Fu-
ture. This conference is
geared toward women of all
ages involved in all aspects of
agriculture. Keynote speaker, Jolene Brown, will present “If We Huff and Puff,
Will We Blow Your House Down?” and “The Balancing Act: 10 Ideas to Relieve
Stress and Bring Renewal to Our Farm and Family Life.” Attendees will learn why
having a strong foundation helps those in agriculture withstand the challenges and
surprises that test their ag business. Jolene will also share 10 realistic and applicable
ideas to help bring a breath of fresh air, renewal and balance to our work and family
life. The cost of the conference is only $25 for adults and $15 for students. This
conference is being made possible by Iowa State University Extension and Out-
reach, Washington County Riverboat Foundation and Julie Foster Van Camp. Van
Camp is a descendent of 1858 settlers in Washington County and is passionate about
supporting women in agriculture, preserving the farmland, and education current and
future farmers with a special interest in sustainable agriculture. For more infor-
mation on the conference or in being a sponsor please contact Washington County
Extension at 319-653-4811.
Cultivate Connections • Plant Your Potential • Grow Your Future
2017 Conference
Women in
Page 2 Ag Newsletter
IOWA SMALL FARMS CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN FEBRUARY . Multiple tracks of speakers will help attendees fit day to
meet their needs AMES, Iowa – The second annual Iowa Small Farms Con-
ference will be held on February 11, 2017 in Ames, Iowa.
Dan Perkins of Perkins’ Good Earth Farm will be the fea-
tured speaker along with a wide variety of track options
and a trade show.
“The Iowa Small Farms Conference will be a great event
for people who are excited to learn more about opportuni-
ties on their small farm or acreage,” said Christa Hartsook,
small farms program coordinator with Iowa State Universi-
ty Extension and Outreach. “With a wide variety of track options, attendees can get the most out of their day by customizing
the conference to fit their special needs and interests.”
The day begins with an address from Perkins, a certified crop advisor and owner and operator of a CSA along with his wife
Julie in DeMotte, Indiana. Perkins’ farm offers spring and fall CSA shares, as well as wholesale and retail garlic.
Three relevant tracks throughout the day will be led by experts and offer a wide variety of information to attendees. Track
options will include establishing hops, raising concurbits, tractors 101, creating windbreaks, wildlife habitat, on-farm wind
and solar, niche pork and more.
A trade show at the conference will provide attendees with opportunities to network with companies representing many fac-
ets of agriculture. The Iowa Small Farms Conference will be held in the Scheman Building on Iowa State’s campus from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. Early registration is available for $50 until January 31, with registration moving to $75 after that date. For
more information and to register, visit www.aep.iastate.edu/smallfarms.
IOWA LEARNING FARMS RELEASES NEW 'TALKING WITH YOUR TENANT' PUBLICATION SERIES
AMES, Iowa — Caring for Iowa’s farmland requires many decisions that impact today and future generation’s ability to
best utilize the land for agricultural production. Land rental relationships can vary, but many face similar challenges when
discussing new conservation practices with a tenant or landlord. To help begin the conversation, Iowa Learning Farms cre-
ated a publication series with talking points and relevant research findings about a variety of conservation practices.
“A large number of Iowa cropland acres are rented every year; nearly 50 percent according to recent surveys. These rented
acres are greatly influenced by the tenant who farms them,” said Mark Licht, Iowa State University assistant professor of
agronomy and Iowa Learning Farms advisor, who conceptualized the series.
As land is passed from one generation to another, or is sold, it can lead to uncertainty for tenants and landowners alike.
“We developed this series in response to questions we heard from landowners. They wanted to understand how conservation
practices such as strip-tillage and cover crops would affect both their land and the tenant’s bottom line before asking them to
add these practices to their management plans,” said Jacqueline Comito, Iowa Learning Farms director. “While the name of
the series is ‘Talking to Your Tenant,’ the reverse is also true. We think tenants will also find the series helpful as they edu-
cate their landowners on implementing these important practices.”
The series addresses in-field practices like cover crops, no-tillage and strip-tillage, and edge-of-field practices such as deni-
trifying bioreactors and wetlands. If landowners or renters with ideas for future topics for this series should contact Liz
Juchems at ilf@iastate.edu or call 515-294-5429. The four-part series, along with other print and video resources, is availa-
ble online at www.iowalearningfarms.org/conservation. Copies will also be available at Iowa Learning Farms field days and
workshops, or mailed upon request.
Page 3 Ag Newsletter
RESURGENCE OF FINPACK HELPS SUPPORT FARMERS WITH FINANCIAL PLANS
Software tool assists farmers with financial planning The Farm Financial Planning program sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provides one-on-one
financial counseling and advice to farmers and their families. With the assistance of a financial counselor, a computerized
analysis of the farm business is conducted using the FINPACK software. The goal is to help farmers learn their financial
position and then offer referrals to other Extension programs or outside services for help. Any Iowa farmer can ask for as-
sistance with the program.
Who is it for? Farm Financial Planning is for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of their farm fi-
nancial situation. It helps take the guesswork of whether or not a change in the business would increase profitability and
improve cash flow. A FINPACK analysis may provide a more in-depth evaluation of the farm business, which many lend-
ers require before extending further credit.
What does it do? Farm Financial Planning helps farmers evaluate the farm business and determine whether or not
a change is desirable. It provides an in-depth plan for the farm business so the producer and lender can make decisions for
the future. Farm Financial Planning helps answer three basic questions of sound business management.
How much does it cost? The service is cur rently available at no charge and is funded by the Agricultural Credit
School, a program of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Bankers Association.
Is it confidential? Yes. Only the farmer and the associate will know the results of the analysis. Information will not
be shared with other people without your permission.
How do I make an appointment? Contact the Farm Financial Associate in your area at www.extension.iastate.edu/
farmanalysis/associatelist.htm or call the Beginning Farmer Center at 877-232-1999
MANAGING MARGINS YOUTUBE VIDEO Managing Margins video features Chad Hart , ISU Extension and Outreach Economist, discusses current financial condi-
tions and provides tips for managing margins during this period of lower prices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=7oZqW6NOnTk
FARM FINANCIAL PLANNING PROGRAM Farm Financial Planning Program publication available at ISUEO online store- https://store.extension.iastate.edu/
Product/5334 This publication describes the one-on-one farm financial computer analysis service available from ISU
Extension to assist farm operators in assessing cash flow and profitability in a format often requested by lenders.
UTILIZING MANURE VALUE YOUTUBE VIDEO Utilizing Manure Value - https://youtu.be/p52289MsUuQ
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is helping farmers and livestock producers manage their manure supplies. Environmental
stewardship, safe handling, and providing crops with the nutrients they need are priorities for Iowa farmers.
KEEP PALMER AMARANTH OFF YOUR FARM WORKSHOPS Palmer amaranth, a new weed to Iowa and serious threat to production agriculture, has now been discovered in at least 48
Iowa counties. Farmers, farmer advisers, and others interested in learning to identify and manage this new threat will want
to attend one of three upcoming Palmer amaranth identification and management workshops in Region 15. Topics to be
covered at these meetings include: Palmer amaranth identification, management in crop and CRP areas, and a discussion of
common questions and concerns with Palmer amaranth. Plan to attend one of the free, two-hour sessions:
March 2 – 6:00 p.m., Washington County Extension Office; 2223 250th Street, Washington, IA 52353
March 21 – 6:00 p.m., Iowa County Extension Office; 223 West Welsh Street, Williamsburg, IA 52361
March 30 – 6:30 p.m., Johnson County Extension Office; 3109 Old Hwy 218 S., Iowa City, IA 52246
These workshops will provide a free lunch, so please pre-register to the county office prior to the meeting. You may con-
tact the Iowa County Extension office at 319-668-1052, the Johnson County Extension Office at 319-337-2145, or the
Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811. “With Palmer amaranth discoveries quickly increasing across the
state, proper identification is key to controlling infestations and preventing movement to crop fields. With early identifica-
tion, eradication of this problem weed is still possible in many areas,” said Meaghan Anderson, Iowa State University Ex-
tension Field Agronomist. For more information about these and other workshops, please contact Meaghan Anderson at
mjanders@iastate.edu or 319-337-2145.
Page 4 Ag Newsletter
ISU EXTENSION AND OUTREACH OFFERS SOIL FERTILITY AND NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT SHORT COURSE
AMES, Iowa – Making sound soil fertility management decisions is an important part of successful crop production, on
both an economic and environmental level. Iowa State University Exten-
sion and Outreach will be offering a two-day short course focusing on prin-
ciples of soils, soil fertility and nutrient management to help crop produc-
tion professionals make more informed decisions.
Highlights include soil sampling and testing, pH and liming, essential, sec-
ondary and micronutrients, nitrogen dynamics and manure management.
The small class size allows for increased discussion and interaction with
extension specialists.
The Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Short Course will be held Feb.
8-9 in room 004 of the Scheman Building on the Iowa State campus in
Ames. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. with classwork beginning at 9 a.m.
and ending at 5:00 p.m. Feb 9. Registration is limited to 40 participants and
pre-registration is required. The cost is $275 and includes course reference notebook, lunches and breaks. Registration and
fees must be received by midnight, Jan. 31, 2017.
Additional course information and online registration with a credit card is available at www.aep.iastate.edu/soil. For more
information, please call ANR Program Services at 515- 294-6429 or email anr@iastate.edu.
TOMATO TECH: HOW TO GROW BETTER FRUIT (VEGETABLES?)
For the back yard gardener and local foods producer, join us on March 9 at 6:30 pm
at Keokuk County Extension Office for a tomato tech session presented by Patrick
O’Malley, ISU Extension and Outreach Commercial Horticulture Field Specialist.
The session will begin with a brief whimsical overview on whether tomatoes are ac-
tually a fruit or a vegetable. This will be followed by the course of action needed to
increase the likelihood of having a bountiful and flavorsome tomato crop. This will
include pre-plant considerations along with growing techniques. As for post-harvest
use of tomatoes, you are on your own. Questions contact: Vicki Homan vicki-
homan@hotmail.com or call the Extension office at 641-622-2680
Upcoming SE Iowa Area Horticulture Programs:
February 11, Chestnut Growing Conf. Letts, IA https://allevents.in/letts/comercial-chestnut-growing-
conference/225051497904177#
February 18, Local Food Producer Workshop, Burlington, IA http://www.extension.iastate.edu/desmoines/page/events?
programID=262747
March 15, Fruit Tree Pruning & Training Workshop, Fairfield, IA, closer to date info should be here: http://
www.extension.iastate.edu/jefferson/
March 30, Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop, Grinnell, IA, closer to date info should be here: http://
www.extension.iastate.edu/poweshiek/
March 31, Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop, Oskaloosa, IA, http://www.extension.iastate.edu/calendar/
ShowEventDetail.asp?programID=262262&sessionID=329186
8-YEAR ON-FARM STUDY REPORTS IMPROVED YIELDS FOLLOWING CEREAL RYE
AMES, Iowa — Cereal rye cover crops added to a corn-soybean rotation have little to no negative effect on yield and actu-
ally increased soybean yields in seven site-years and corn yield in two-sites years, according to an eight-year study con-
ducted by the Iowa Learning Farms and Practical Farmers of Iowa. In 2008 and 2009, 12 farmers across Iowa established
replicated strips of winter cereal rye cover crop and strips with no cover crop within their corn and soybean rotation. The
cover crop was either drilled after harvest or aerially seeded into standing crops each fall. At each site, the cover crop was
terminated the following spring by herbicide one to two weeks before planting. Read more at www.extension.iastate.edu/
article/8-year-farm-study-reports-improved-yields-following-cereal-rye
Page 6 Ag Newsletter
REQUIRED MOREL MUSHROOM IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP OFFERED IN APRIL
Certification will allow vendors to sell morel mushrooms in Iowa
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a three-hour class for
anyone interested in being certified to sell morel mushrooms legally within the state of Iowa.
Workshops will be available on three consecutive Saturdays in April on the Iowa State campus.
To legally sell morel mushrooms in Iowa, sellers must complete a certification workshop that
covers identifying morels and false morels. People can be poisoned by eating mushrooms that
are misidentified as morels. By the end of the workshops, participants will recognize true morels
from false morels.
Morel certification lasts for three years. Iowans who have not certified for three or more years
must recertify this year. Registration is open to out-of-state individuals, but those individuals should keep in mind that local certifica-
tion may be available in their home state. All three workshops will be held on the Iowa State campus in 210 Bessey Hall (2200 Os-
born Drive, Ames, Iowa) from 1-4 p.m. on April 1, 8 and 15. Please register on line at www.extension.iastate.edu/article/required-
morel-mushroom-identification-workshop-offered-april Click on "new user sign up" to begin making a reservation. Registration
cost is $50 per person. Free parking is available near Bessey Hall in Lot 14 on the east side of Wallace Road. For parking check the
online campus map at http://www.fpm.iastate.edu/maps/
Each workshop session will include:
Pre-training identification test
Presentation on recognizing morels and false morels as well as other species of wild mushrooms
Examination of preserved morels and false morels
Post-training identification test (and re-testing as needed)
Everyone who completes the training will receive both a wall and wallet-sized certificate of completion.
Contact Lina Rodriguez Salamanca, plant pathology diagnostician with Iowa State University’s Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic, at
515-294-0581 or pidc@iastate.edu with any questions about the training sessions.
SUB-SURFACE DRAINAGE IS THE TOPIC OF WORKSHOP Importance of all aspects of sub-surface drainage to be discussed on March
AMES, Iowa – Sub-surface drainage is an important part of agriculture in Iowa
and a day-long workshop March 3 will focus on topics of interest that have
emerged around farmland drainage. The Farmland Drainage Workshop will be
held from 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. at the Iowa Bioprocess Training Center in Ed-
dyville. The workshop qualifies for Certified Crop Advisor credits, which have
already been applied for.
The workshop will provide information essential for designing and planning a
new drainage system or retrofitting an existing system. The economic and long-term benefits of tiling will be covered, as
will a discussion on environmental impacts from drainage. New technology that may be useful in minimizing negative
environmental impacts will also be covered. The morning session will discuss choosing a contractor, planning a drain-
age project, nutrient cycling in soils and the long-term benefits of tiling. Afternoon sessions will focus on the economics
of tiling, rental agreements to pursue tiling when landlords won’t install them, drainage issues, water quality and legal
issues related to tiling.
Additional ISU Extension and Outreach speakers include: Nathan Crane, regional extension educational director; Mike
Castellano, associate professor of agronomy; Matt Helmers, professor and extension agricultural engineer; Charles
Brown, farm management specialist; Greg Brenneman, agricultural engineering specialist; and John Baker, administrator
with the Beginning Farmer Center. Chris Hay, a senior environmental scientist with the Iowa Soybean Association, will
also speak at the event.
Registration is $40 before Feb. 28 and $60 after that date. Workshop materials, morning refreshments and lunch are in-
cluded. Registration is limited to the first 80 people who sign up. Participants can register by completing and submitting
the form located at extension.iastate.edu/mahaska and making payment to Mahaska County Extension. For more infor-
mation, download the workshop brochure or call ISU Extension and Outreach in Mahaska County at 641-673-5841.
Page 5 Ag Newsletter
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
February 21, 1:30 PM, Kinze Manufacturing, I-80, Exit 216
February 21, 4:15 PM, Kinze Manufacturing, I-80, Exit 216
April 13, 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM (2 sessions offered), ISU Extension, Williamsburg
Johnson County Extension: 319-337-2145 February 16, 1:30 PM, ISU Extension, Iowa City
April 13, 9:00 AM, ISU Extension, Iowa City
Keokuk County Extension: 641-622-2680
February 28, 1:30 PM, ISU Extension, Sigourney
February 28, 7:00 PM, ISU Extension, Sigourney
April 13, 1:00 PM, ISU Extension, Sigourney
Linn County Extension: 319-377-9839 February 9, 9:30 AM, American Legion, Central City
February 9, 7:00 PM, ISU Extension, Cedar Rapids
Washington County Extension: 319-653-4811
February 16, 7:00 PM, ISU Extension, Washington
April 13, 1:00 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).
IDALS PESTICIDE TESTING Tuesday, February 7, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and Monday, March 13, 10 AM-2 PM, DALS Pesticide Testing Iowa City/
Johnson County Extension office. Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) administers testing for
Commercial and Private Pesticide Applicators certification in Iowa. All tests are available at all sites. No registration is re-
quired. Photo ID is required. Study materials are available at the Johnson County Extension office. In Washington County,
tests will be offered Friday, Feb. 17, 10 AM -2 PM at Marr Park 2943 Hwy 92, Ainsworth Currently, IDALS has their test
dates listed from Feb-March at http://www.iowaagriculture.gov/Pesticide/pdf/2016/2017testingAttachment1.pdf
2017 DRY MANURE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP TO BE HELD IN WASHINGTON
Commercial manure applicators and confinement site manure applicators who primarily handle, haul or land apply dry or
solid manure should plan to attend the dry manure applicator certification workshop scheduled at the Washington County
Extension office February 7, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Please call 319-653-4811 to pre-register.
These workshops offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Nat-
ural Resources meet manure applicator certification requirements for both confinement site and commercial manure applica-
tors. The workshops differ from the regular manure certification workshops only because they tend to focus more on dry/
solid manure issues such as stockpiling and handling. The workshops are free to attend and open to all. Applicators will be
required to submit certification forms and fees to the Iowa DNR to meet manure applicator certification requirements.
Page 7 Ag Newsletter
BRaNDs NEW SOFTWARE VERSION
Our newly updated Beef Ration and Nutrition Decision Software (BRaNDS)
ration balancing software is more user friendly and it now reflects the updat-
ed guidelines in the recently released "Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cat-
tle."
This software will continue to be provided in both Standard and Professional
versions. For those who already have the existing professional edition, the
update will be $50; otherwise, the cost will be $525 for new users. For those
who have the standard edition, the update is $10 per module, and the com-
plete standard edition will be sold to new customers for $260.
Please note that the professional version now requires you to have MS Excel
2007 or later installed on a Windows based computer to operate. The Stand-
ard Edition will operate on both Windows and Mac systems running MS Ex-
cel. To order/pay for and download your desired version please go to the
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach online store here
https://store.extension.iastate.edu/ProductList?Keyword=brands+
Be sure to indicate in the customer request space on the order shipping page
if you are updating from a previous version to receive the much lower update
price. This will be validated with your name and email. If you choose to or-
der a program CD rather than a download of the program, call the Extension
Distribution Store at 515-294-5247. Just as in the past, program support is
just a phone call away to the Iowa Beef Center at 515-294-2333, or email at
beefcenter@iastate.edu
AGRONOMY IN THE FIELD WORKSHOPS There are two upcoming Agronomy in the Field workshops, one on Feb. 7
and the other on March 7. The workshops will be held at the Washington
County Office and will go from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with a light meal
served at 5:45 p.m. Topics to be covered at these meetings include: nitrogen
management, herbicides and management of resistant weeds in Iowa.
Additionally the workshops will also be offered by a web-conferencing pro-
gram for those who are unable to travel to the meeting location.
“It can be hard to travel in the fall and winter months with the harvest season
and weather challenges, so hopefully the web-conferencing technology will
allow women across the state to still be a part of the program, even if they
are unable to physically be in the same location,” said Rebecca Vittetoe, ISU
Extension Field Agronomist.
Any interested women landowners, farmers and service providers who
would like to participate or learn more about any of these upcoming events
should contact the Meaghan Anderson at mjanders@iastate.edu or 319 337
2145 or Rebecca Vittetoe at rka8@iastate.edu or 319-653-4811.
FOOD SAFETY YOUTUBE VIDEO At Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, our goal is to empower
Iowa’s growers and producers through the latest information on food safety
guidelines and laws, providing information on industry standards and train-
ing on good agricultural practices.
To view the video go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byHQFNVeepY
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 Dawn Dunnegan
319-385-8126 dunnegan@iastate.edu
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
Daleta Thurness Big Brothers Big Sisters
319-337-2145 daletac@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 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 February 2017. Offered in coop-
eration 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 confinement 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
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
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