September 2011

Table of Contents

Cash Rent Prices Decline

Scouting Emerged Corn

ISU SE Research Farm Spring

Field Day June 23

ISU NE Research Farm Field

Day, Nashua, June 28

Grassroots Grazing Program

Expands in EC Iowa

Agronomy in the Field Work-

shops for Women

Muscatine Island Research

Farm Spring Field Day

Veterinary Feed Directive

Workshop August 31

Farmland Lease Meetings Set

for 2016 in EC Iowa

2016 ISU Weed Science Field

Day June 23

Fruit & Vegetable Field Day

New Website-Regional Corn

Nitrogen Rate Calculator

Free Ag Water Food Safety

Testing

Beef Nutrition Showcase To

Spotlight Feed Efficiency

Managing for Today & To-

morrow

Effective Fruit Spraying

Women in Ag Website &

Newsletter Developed

ISU Extension & Outreach

Johnson County

3109 Old Hwy 218 South Iowa City, IA 52246

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June 2016

CASH RENT PRICES DECLINE FOR THIRD CON-SECUTIVE YEAR AMES, Iowa – For the third consecutive year rental rates for Iowa farmland de-

clined, according to results from a survey conducted by Iowa State University Ex-

tension and Outreach. www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/wholefarm/html/c2-10. Af-

ter 15 consecutive years of rental price increases (1998-2012), prices have now gone

down for three straight years. Prices dropped by 6.5 percent in 2015 after a five per-

cent decrease the year before.

“Cash rents are declining but not as fast as crop prices,” said Alejandro Plastina,

assistant professor in economics and extension economist at Iowa State University.

“Prices have dropped for cash crops by between 50 and 60 percent in the last three

years and rent has gone down 15 percent. Profitability in cash rented acres will still

remain tight despite lower cash rents in 2016.”

Rental rates are $230 per acre statewide, with a dip in prices shown in all nine of the

state’s districts. The state average rate was $246 last year and was $270 just three

years ago. The largest drop in prices came from District 3, a $23 drop in the counties

making up the northeast corner of the state. Regions 4, 5 and 7 all saw decreases of

$20 or more as well. The district with the lowest cost per acre, also saw the smallest

drop in rental price. Cost per acre in District 8 (south central Iowa) went down just

$4, falling from $187 per acre to $183.

Rental values were estimated by asking people familiar with land rental markets

what they thought were typical rates in their county. Of the 1,585 responses re-

ceived, 47 percent came from farm operators, 25 percent from landowners, 14 per-

cent from agricultural lenders, 12 percent from professional farm managers and real-

tors and 2 percent from other professionals. Respondents indicated being familiar

with a total of 2.5 million cash rented acres across the state.

Cash rent survey results can be used as a reference point for determining an appro-

priate cash rental rate for a particular farm, but a number of factors (such as small

size or unusual shape of fields, terraces or creeks that affect the time it takes to plant

and harvest crops, high or low fertility levels or pH index, or longevity of the lease)

may justify a higher or lower than average rent.

The Cash Rental Rates for Iowa – 2016 Survey is available online at

www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/wholefarm/html/c2-10.html Other resources

available for estimating a fair cash rental rate include the Ag Decision Maker infor-

mation files Computing a Cropland Cash Rental Rate (C2-20), Computing a Pasture

Rental Rate (C2-23) and Flexible Farm Lease Agreements (C2-21). All documents

include decision file electronic worksheets to help analyze leasing questions.

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SCOUTING EMERGED CORN As we scout corn stands for early season weed control, seedling and foliar disease, soil and above ground insects, and in-

tended stand population and uniformity, we always keep an eye out for what is ‘not normal’. Lack of stand uniformity may

be from planter operation, disease, insects, or other. So scout in general for ‘not normal’, i.e. gaps in the stand, uniform

emergence or plant height, disease lesions on leaves, holes in leaves, cut plants, etc. If ‘not normal’ is found, then investi-

gate further to define the problem in order to correct it. Dig plants to determine planting depth, root health, feeding from

insects, etc. Here’s a list of basic items to consider/investigate when field patterns &/or symptoms on seedlings are ‘not nor-

mal’: a) soil conditions b) seed depth and spacing, plant population, uniformity of emergence c) disease symptoms

d) herbicide injury e) insect damage f) fertilizer burn g) recent weather trends (i.e. extreme temperature swings or extend-

ed wet or dry conditions)

The ISU Field Guide for Corn can be quite helpful with this. https://store.extension.iastate.edu/Product/Corn-Field-Guide-

2nd-Edition There is also an ISU Field Guide for Soybeans. https://store.extension.iastate.edu/Product/Soybean-Field-

Guide-2nd-Edition If you don’t have a Field Guide or Seed Company guide, you can find corn stand evaluation information

at http://www.agronext.iastate.edu/corn/production/management/planting/replanting.html Also, the University of Wisconsin

has free pdf scouting guide with scouting pest calendars, tips and photos for corn, soybeans and alfalfa, plus nutrient defi-

ciency and herbicide injury photos. It’s a large file (15 MB): http://ipcm.wisc.edu/download/pubsPM/UW-IPM-

ScoutingManual-web.pdf

ISU SE RESEARCH FARM FIELD DAY, CRAWFORDSVILLE June 23, 9:00 to Noon for a special program for Certified Crop Advisors. 1:00 PM start for the annual spring field day.

Details are available at: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Pages/eccrops/meetserc.html

Certified Crop Advisors' Professional Development

June 23, Iowa State University Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm, 3115 Louisa-Washington Road, Crawfords-

ville 8:30 a.m. - Registration

$50 Fee (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED - No Walk-ins - Attendance limited to 45) - Includes Lunch

$50 Fee can be pre-paid (check) or can be paid at the door (cash or check). Make checks payable to Johnson County Ex-

tension and, if pre-paying, mail to Meaghan Anderson, Johnson County Extension, 3109 Old Highway 218 S., Iowa City, IA

52246-5812.

CCA’s Please register by June 20 by using the on-line site (preferred): https://isuext.typeform.com/to/OzkJYK, or con-

tactingMeaghan Anderson at (319) 337-2145 or mjanders@iastate.edu 9:00 a.m. - Program Begins

Phosphorus Management for Profitability & Environmental Quality Antonio Mallarino, ISUEO Soil Fertility Specialist

Cover Crop Selection Stefan Gailans, Practical Farmers of Iowa

12:00 Noon - Lunch (included with registration)

Field Day (for public and CCA’s) Begins 1:00 p.m.

Season Review Myron Rees, ISU Farm Superintendent

Soil Test Interpretations and Recommendations Antonio Mallarino, ISUEO Soil Fertility Specialist

Making Cover Crop Decisions Stefan Gailans, Practical Farmers of Iowa

Foliar Fungicides for Corn and Soybean Daren Mueller, ISU Extension Plant Pathologist

Biomass Production Emily Heaton, ISU Agronomist

ISU NE RESEARCH FARM FIELD DAY, NASHUA June 28, 1:00 to 4:15 PM. The field day will emphasize soil and water quality. Speakers include Kristine Tidgren, Attorney

from The Center for Ag Law and Taxation, who will give her insights on the latest legal issues on water quality.

Rick Cruse, Professor of Agronomy, will share research information on the aspect of soil quality as it pertains to farming

practices. Tom Kaspar, USDA-ARS, will provide the latest up to date information on cover crops for growers. Matt

Helmers, Ag Engineer, will address accepted practices that improve soil and water quality and help reduce nutrient losses

from farm fields. The program is free and open to the public. CCA’s can receive 4 SW credits for a fee.

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GRASSROOTS GRAZING PROGRAM EXPANDS IN EC IOWA

AMES, Iowa -- Last year's first-ever Grassroots Grazing program for young and beginning graziers was such a success that

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef specialist Denise Schwab said the program is expanding into east cen-

tral Iowa this year. “This grazing management series is designed for young and beginning graziers, although anyone inter-

ested in basic grazing management is welcome to attend,” Schwab said. “Grassroots Grazing is a three-part series with the

first session held at Belle Plaine on Thursday, June 9. Participants will determine the next two dates and locations.” All

participants will receive a resource manual for use throughout the course and at their farms. The first session includes dis-

cussion on controlling feed costs, goal setting for individual grazing systems and comparing various grazing programs. The

second and third sessions will include pasture walks and additional meetings.

“There is no fee to attend, but we strongly encourage preregistration to plan for the meal and ensure adequate materials for

everyone,” Schwab said. “Please register by June 3.” The first session Thursday, June 9 will be held 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at

the Belle Plaine High School ag room. For more information or to preregister, contact Schwab by email at

dschwab@iastate.edu or phone 319-721-9624. The series is provided by

ISU Extension and Outreach and the Natural Resources Conservation Ser-

vice. ISU extension beef specialists will lead sessions with assistance from

other producers and volunteers.

VETERINARY FEED DIRECTIVE WORK-SHOP AUGUST 31

Washington County Extension is hosting a workshop on the Veterinary

Feed Directive. The program will Wednesday, August 31, from 5:30-8:30

p.m. at the Washington County Extension Office. Patrick Wall, Beef Spe-

cialist will be leading the discussion. Attendees will gain a better under-

standing of the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rule changes and why

they were implemented. More importantly, presenters will explain what drugs are affected and the proper steps necessary to

potentially keep them as part of their herd health program. “The directive forces producers to develop a solid relationship

with their veterinarian and be more diligent record keepers, something many of us need to improve upon anyway. The rules

affect everyone in the industry from 4-H projects to large commercial integrators, so outreach on the topic is important,”

states Patrick Wall, Iowa State University Extension Beef Field Specialist.

FARMLAND LEASING MEETINGS SET FOR 2016 IN EC IOWA

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach again is hosting farmland leasing meetings around the state to address ques-

tions that land owners, tenants, or other interested individuals have about farmland leasing.

Attendees will gain understanding of current cash rental rate surveys and factors driving next year’s rents such as market

trends and input costs. Estimating a cash rental rate is a constant of the farm leasing arrangements meeting. This year’s de-

creased profitability will require landlords and tenants to look closely at 2017 production cost estimates. Attendees will

learn about types of leases and results of farmland value surveys. A 100-page workbook will be included with registration

that includes land leasing information such as surveys, sample written lease agreement and termination forms, and many

other publications.

Registration is $25 per individual for those that pre-register, an additional $5 fee will be added if registering fewer than two

calendar days before the workshop. Pre-register by calling the location you wish to attend.

Iowa City, Monday, August 29, 1 p.m. Johnson County Extension Office 319-337-2145

Washington , Tuesday, August 23, 6 p.m. Washington County Extension Office 319-653-4811

Tipton, Monday, August 22, 1 p.m. Cedar County Extension office, 563-886-6157

Sigourney, Tuesday, August 9, 1 p.m., Keokuk County Extension Office, 641-622-2680

Williamsburg, Tuesday, August 16, 6 p.m. Iowa County Extension Office, 319-668-1052

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AGRONOMY IN THE FIELD WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN

How does a corn plant grow? What do seed treatments

do? What factors affect corn germination and emergence?

What should I be scouting for in my fields? How do I

stage my corn? What about soybeans or other crops like

alfalfa? Women in Washington and surrounding counties

are learning the answers to these questions and more

Through an Agronomy in the Field multi-session workshop

being offered to women landowners, farmers,

conservationists and any other women interested in

learning more about agronomy. The workshops series is

being held biweekly during the growing season at the

Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm by

Crawfordsville, IA. The goals of this workshop series are

to strengthen agronomic skills for women that allow for better decision-making, provide a better understanding of inputs

for crop production, see and understand different conservation practices and increase confidence in communication with

spouse, farming partner, agricultural retailer or tenant. The first session was held on May 2. The 13 women in attendance

learned more about corn planting, corn germination and emergence. The second session on May 16 focused on corn stag-

ing, soybean germination and emergence, and how to take stand counts. On May 25, they focused on weed identification

and weed management topics. Futures dates are : June 6, June 20, July 11, July 25, August 8, August 22 All sessions

start at 5:00 p.m. at the SE Research Farm.

If you are interested in learning more or wanting to attend an Agronomy in the Field for women contact Extension Field

Agronomists Rebecca Vittetoe at rka8@iastate.edu or 319-653-4811 or Meaghan Anderson at mjanders@iastate.edu or

319-337-2145; or the Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811. There is no cost to attend. The goals of the

Agronomy in the Field team are to provide women opportunities to learn about:

Crop staging and introductory crop physiology

Effective methods of crop scouting

Pest ID and management (weeds, insects, diseases)

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Nutrient management and other crop-related subjects of the group’s interest

In-season weather events and their impact on crops

Tools and resources to help make farm decisions

QUALITY ASSURANCE SESSIONS SCHEDULED FOR IOWA PORK PRODUCERS

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is partnering with the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University

Extension and Outreach to offer free Pork Quality Assurance Plus® (PQA Plus®) and Transport Quality Assurance®

(TQA®) programs for Iowa pork producers. Special quality assurance training sessions will be hosted at the 2016 World

Pork Expo On Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9. All sessions will be hosted in room A-2 of the Varied Industries

Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Interested individuals should pre-register by contacting IPPA at (515) 225-7675

or bmeyer@iowapork.org. Session details are as follows:

Wednesday, June 8, PQA Plus - 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., TQA - 9:30 a.m. – Noon

Thursday, June 9, PQA Plus – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Additionally, Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA Plus) and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) training will be offered:

Thursday, August 11, Johnson County Extension & Outreach, 3109 Old Hwy. 218 S, Iowa City, TQA from 9:30 a.m. to

Noon and PQA Plus from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

All sessions are sponsored by IPPA and the Pork Checkoff. Producers are encouraged to pre-register to allow adequate

space and materials. To pre-register or for more information, contact IPPA at (515) 225-7675 or email

bmeer@iowapork.org

“Pork producers, their employees and pig transporters continue to show their dedication to continuous industry improve-

ment through certification in PQA Plus and TQA,” said IPPA President Al Wulfekuhle. “These programs, along with the

We Care initiative, continue to show our customers the strong commitment we have to food safety and animal care.”

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MUSCATINE ISLAND RESEARCH FARM SPRING FIELD DAY Spring Field Day and Annual Meeting, Muscatine Island Research Farm, Fruitland, IA, is planned Tuesday, June

21. More information and an agenda for the field day are forth coming. For more information about the Muscatine Is-

land Research and Demonstration Farm, visit or write to the farm at the address below, call or FAX the farm at (563) 262

-8787, or e-mail Superintendent Vince Lawson vlawson@iastate.edu Directions to the Muscatine Island Research and

Demonstration Farm: The farm is located at 111 Nor th Street in Fruitland, IA 52749-9377. From Highway 61, turn

east (left if you are southbound, right if you are northbound) on Fruitland Road (south of the airport), which becomes

North Street at the Fruitland city limits. The farm is on the south (right) side of North Street.

2016 FRUIT AND VEGETABLE FIELD DAY AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting the 2016 Fruit and Vegetable Field Day on Monday,

Aug. 15, 2016, at the Iowa State University’s Hor ticulture Research Station near Ames, from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m. The an-

nual event will feature commercial production for farmers, extension personnel, and master gardeners. Supper is included.

Event registration is free.

“Although the field day is geared toward commercial production, it would be helpful to small-scale growers, master gardeners

and homeowners,” said Ajay Nair, ISU Extension and Outreach vegetable specialist. “Anyone interested in enhancing their

production skills and diversifying their gardens and acreages would benefit from this learning opportunity.”

“Growers will have a face-to-face opportunity to interact with Iowa State University researchers and receive research-based

information focused on a variety of production topics,” said Nair. This year’s field day will showcase small-scale fruit and veg-

etable production systems, cropping practices, research projects, and tools and equipment needed. Visit http://

www.extension.iastate.edu/vegetablelab/2016-fruit-and-vegetable-field-day for more information.

NEW WEBSITE-REGIONAL CORN NITROGEN RATE CALCULATOR

AMES, Iowa – The regional Corn Nitrogen Rate Calculator website, which has been helping farmers determine profita-

ble nitrogen rates since 2005, now has a new URL (cnrc.agron.iastate.edu) and a revised nitrogen response trial database,

and is more user friendly for mobile devices.

The largest changes to the website are the updated individual state nitrogen rate response trial database and, for Iowa, the

addition of the southeast Iowa region. Nitrogen response trial sites for Iowa are grouped by two geographic regions,

which now matches guidelines in the publication Nitrogen Use in Iowa Corn Production (CROP 3073) http://

cnrc.agron.iastate.edu/ The publication can be downloaded for free at the online Extension Store https://

store.extension.iastate.edu/

“The site revisions allow users to have access to the latest nitrogen rate research, and it offers more tailored rate guide-

lines in Iowa,” said John Sawyer, professor and extension soil fertility and nutrient management specialist at Iowa State

University. While suggested nitrogen rates may have changed somewhat due to the update, the concept and calculation

process of the online tool remains the same. The method continues to be based on a regional approach, providing nitrogen

rate guidelines in six states across the Corn Belt: Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

“The corn nitrogen rate calculator benefits farmers so they can understand needed nitrogen application rates, adjust for

different crop rotations, and provide guidance and flexibility in choice of application rate,” said Sawyer. “More im-

portantly, it allows adjustment in rate for changing nitrogen and corn prices.” Using the Maximum Return to Nitrogen

concept within the CNRC also helps farmers implement the most economical nitrogen rate inputs, which helps moderate

water quality issues. For more information about the CNRC, visit cnrc.agron.iastate.edu.

FREE AGRICULTURAL WATER FOOD SAFETY TESTING AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach food safety specialists will be providing free agricultural

water food safety testing for up to 100 hobby gardeners and very small fruit and vegetable producers in Iowa for an up-

coming ISU Extension and Outreach research project titled “Educating Iowans about the importance of water food safety

when growing fruits and vegetables.” The Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act Produce

Rule requires fruit and vegetable growers to test all agricultural water that is used for handwashing and during the grow-

ing, harvesting and processing of fruits and vegetables. This rule requires that this agricultural water must have less than

126 colony forming units of generic Escherichia coli for safe production. For full details on how to participate in this

program visit www.extension.iastate.edu/article/free-agricultural-water-food-safety-testing

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EFFECTIVE FRUIT SPRAYING A one-day course on effective orchard and vineyard spraying. For the full agenda and speaker information visit

http://www.aep.iastate.edu/fruit/

Objective: Growers will understand how to improve their timeliness and therefore apply sprays when needed and

not be forever chasing the calendar. Correct application at the correct time will allow growers to make better use of

their spray over the season.

This in-depth training course on better spray application techniques will:

improve your knowledge of spraying techniques leading to better deposition and less drift

improve your timeliness of application resulting in better disease and insect control

reduce off-target drift keeping you within the law

show you how to modernize your existing sprayer

inform you of new developments in sprayer design keeping you up-to-date

help you potentially reduce pesticide use thus improving your profitability

Topics

Canopy and Herbicide Sprayer designs

Sprayer Layouts and Components

Nozzles and Droplets

Nozzle Selection and Calibration

Adjusting the Sprayer for Improved Deposition

Pesticide Drift and Its Reduction

Safety and Reducing Operator Contamination and Exposure

Effective Orchard and Vineyard Spraying and Management of the Spraying Operation

Precision Spraying in the Orchard and Vineyard

ISU BEEF NUTRITION RESEARCH SHOWCASE

AMES, Iowa -– A culmination of five years of extensive research through the USDA’s National Program for the Genetic Im-

provement of Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle will be on display next month, according to Iowa Beef Center director Dan Loy.

“Iowa State is one of the eleven universities involved in this USDA project that has genotyped and phenotyped more than

8,000 head of cattle from nine breeds across the nation to date,” Loy said. “We’re hosting a Beef Nutrition Showcase high-

lighting several outcomes of the project research on Saturday, June 11 at the Iowa State University Beef Nutrition Farm.”

Set for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the farm located five miles northwest of the Iowa State campus at 3405 North Dakota Ave., the

event will provide opportunities for attendees to view multiple ongoing feed trials and learn how selection tools from the

USDA grant are now being applied to real-world feedlot production. Patrick Wall, extension beef specialist, said one trial

will be of special interest to those wanting to learn more about expected progeny differences (EPDs.)

“One of the featured trials is testing the American Hereford Association’s new Feed Intake EPD, specifically to see if feedlot

managers can potentially use a sire’s EPD for intake to enhance the management and ultimate profitability of a pen of cattle,”

Wall said. “The program also will highlight a Residual Feed Intake (RFI) test of Limousin cattle, trace mineral interactions

on a group of purebred Red Angus, and a zinc metabolism study on Angus genetics.”

A steak sandwich dinner will conclude the event at the Hansen Student Learning Center in Ames. There’s no cost to attend

but people are asked to preregister by June 6 to ensure an adequate meal count. Preregister by calling Wall at 515-450-7665

or email him at patwall@iastate.edu. Additional information for the nationwide USDA grant project is available at

www.beefefficiency.org.s 50011

June 28, 2016 Registration check-in 8:30 am, Program 9:00 am – 3:15 pm

Early registration (before midnight, June 17) - $100

Late registration (before midnight, June 24) - $125 Registration deadline is midnight, June 24, 2016.

Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station, 55519 170th Street, Ames, Iowa

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2016 IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY WEED SCIENCE FIELD DAY JUNE 23 Industry and university representatives will be present for research questions

and discussion about weed management

AMES, Iowa – The 2016 Iowa State

University Weed Science Field Day

will be held on June 23 at the Curtiss

Farm, located at 2219 520th Avenue,

Ames, Iowa. The Weed Science Field

Day, which has occurred since 1982,

is an event that allows the weed sci-

ence program at Iowa State Universi-

ty to demonstrate its research to the

public.

“This is an opportunity for interaction with industry representatives and uni-

versity faculty and staff,” said Mike Owen, professor of agronomy and ex-

tension weed specialist at Iowa State University. “Over the years, it’s also

been a great platform for sharing new and exciting technologies and innova-

tions in weed management.”

This year, attendees will be able to review weed science experiments with

new herbicides, novel combinations and applications strategies, and different

tillage systems. The self-guided tour to view these demonstrations will begin

at 8:30 a.m. and continue until noon. A booklet describing each experiment

will be available at registration. Attendees are welcome to continue review-

ing the research and demonstrations after lunch. Refreshments will be pro-

vided throughout the day.

All are welcome to attend the event free of charge, with no preregistration

required. Directions to the Curtiss Farm are as follows: Exit U.S. 30 at Uni-

versity Boulevard and turn south to the round-about. Turn right (west) on

Oakwood and proceed to the first stop sign which will be a “T” intersection.

Turn right (north) on State Street to the Curtiss Farm entrance. Turn left

(west) and follow the cinder road to the field day tent. For more infor-

mation or questions, please contact Mike Owen at 515-294-5936, mdow-

en@iastate.edu.

MANAGING FOR TODAY & TOMORROW: FARM TRANSITION PLANNING The decisions made during business, estate, retirement and succession plan-

ning are combined to form a farm transition plan. Planning helps ensure the

farm can continue as a productive agricultural business. This course focuses

on the management, processes, and decisions needed to make successful

transitions. Participants will know more about: • Personal and farm business

finances • Estate planning terms, concepts and tools • How to plan a produc-

tive and enjoyable retirement • Differentiating between fair and equal • Strat-

egies for transferring assets and management • How to have essential con-

versations Classes starting Thursday, August 25, 2016 and continuing

September 1, September 8, September 15 and September 22 6-9pm (light

meal at 5:30pm) Registrations taken on line at www.aep.iastate.edu/

womeninag/ or contact the Ryan Drollette at drollett@iastate.edu 319-337-

2145. Watch this web site for future details.

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

Lance Miller 319-337-2145

lrm@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 Janet Smith

319-385-8126 jansmith@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

Scott Hansen Big Brothers Big Sisters

319-337-2145 smhansen@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

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mohling@iastate.edu

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