Past Events
2005: | December | November | October | September | August | July | June | May | April | March | February | January |
- Dec. 2. Impact of Livestock Disease Disasters session. Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge. Part of the 2005 Farm News Ag Trade Show. Patrick Webb, former coordinator of the Foreign Animal Disease Program at IDALS, will speak on avian flu. foot and mouth disease, mad cow disease and other potentially catastrophic livestock diseases, including the significances of the diseases together with their impact and consequences on livestock producers and the general public. The program is free and begins at 9:30 a.m.
- Dec. 6. Pork Niche Market Working Group. Ames, IA. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Dec. 8. Leopold Center Marketing and Food Systems Initiative Workshop, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Gateway Conference Center and Hotel, Ames. Short presentations from nearly 30 projects funded by the Center's marketing initiative and the Regional Food System Working Group (coordinated by the Center). Registration is required by Dec. 5 to ensure lunch ticket. Contact: Rich Pirog, (515) 294-1854, rspirog@iastate.edu.
- Dec. 12. IPIC Advisory Board. Kildee Hall, ISU, Ames. 2 to 6 p.m.
- Dec. 13. IPIC Program planning committee. Kildee Hall, ISU, Ames. 9 a.m.
- Nov. 10-11. 13th Annual Swine Disease Conference for Swine Practitioners. Scheman Building, Iowa State Center, Iowa State University, Ames. Co-sponsors are IPIC, ISU College of Veterinary Medicine, and American Association of Swine Veterinarians, District 6. See the program topic and speaker list with links to a brochure and online registrations.
- Nov. 16-17. Professional Managers Conference. Cedar
Rapids Marriott Hotel. Preregistration is $100 per person; onsite registration
is $125 each. Sponsored by National Pork Board. Topics include biosecurity
and sanitation, animal welfare, gilt pool management, and ventilation management. Download
the registration poster/brochure. (pdf format) For more information,
contact Ken Stalder at IPIC or
the National Pork Board at
(800) 456-7675. - Nov. 22. Iowa Farm Bureau 2005 Farm Income Tax Seminar. 7 to 9:30 p.m. at 22 ICN locations around Iowa. Roger McEowen, ISU Associate Professor of Agricultural Law will describe how federal tax bills affect agriculture. Charles Brown, Farm Business Services Administrator at Iowa Farm Bureau, will discuss farm income tax planning strategies. No preregistration and no charge to attend. Read more about the program. See the list of ICN sites.
- Nov. 29. ISU Extension Value-Added Agriculture Forum. Memorial Union, ISU campus, Ames. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meeting focus on value-added agriculture as a rural economic development tool. No charge, but must RSVP for lunch to Madeline Schultz by Nov. 22.
- Nov. 30. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Annual Conference and Trade
Show. Polk County Convention Center, Des Moines. 6:30 a.m. to
3 p.m. IPIC and IPPA will share display space.
- Oct.13. IPIC FS teleconference. 8:30 a.m.
- Oct. 22. Chuckwagon Breakfast. 7:45 to 10 a.m. Farm Bureau Pavilion, Kildee Hall. Sponsored by animal science department.
- Sept. 7. Pork Quality Assurance training. Cherokee County Extension Office, Cherokee. Choose from two sessions: 1:30 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. To preregister contact Dave Stender by e-mail or phone at (712) 225-6196.
- Sept. 8. IPIC Field specialist teleconference. 8:30 a.m.
- Sept. 13. "Use of distillers grains in swine diets" session. Hardin County Extension Office, Iowa Falls. 12:30 to 2 p.m. Producers are welcome to attend this portion of the Iowa Feed and Nutrition group fall meeting. Jerry Shurson from the University of Minnesota will present information and lead a discussion on research using distillers grains in swine diets. There is no cost to attend. Contact Russ Euken for more information by e-mail or phone at (641) 923-2856.
- Sept. 17-20. Allen D. Leman Swine Conference. RiverCentre, St. Paul, MN. Learn more and register online through links on the conference Web site.
- Sept. 20. Certified Swine Welfare Assurance Program training session. ISU campus, Ames. This session is led by ISU SWAP (sm) educator trainers. Call IPIC for more information at (800) 808-7675.
- Sept. 21. Pork Niche Market Working Group meeting. Iowa Institute for Cooperatives, Ames. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Gary Huber for more information.
- Sept. 21. Future Trends in Animal Agriculture Symposium. South Agriculture Building, Washington, D.C. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Producers and others are invited to attend to help ensure that USDA personnel and policy-makers, animal advocates, staffers and the public have a better understanding of the current status and implications of certification programs and educational initiatives. ISU ag and biosystems engineering professor Jay Harmon will speak about an educational packet on alternative swine housing. To preregister, send your name, affiliation, postal address and preferred e-mail address to David Brubaker, 145 South Spruce Street, Lititz, PA 17543. You also can send the same information by e-mail.
- Sept. 26-27. Iowa State University Extension annual conference.
- Sept. 30. USDA Hogs and Pigs Report quarterly release.
- Aug. 11. USDA Farm Bill Forum. Iowa State Fair, Des Moines. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Aug. 12. EPA air quality compliance agreement signup deadline. Extended for a third time.
- Aug. 11-21. Iowa State Fair. Des Moines.
- Aug. 22-25. Environmental Regulations Update meetings. Six
locations in Iowa, provided by IPPA. Producers will hear updates on legal
and regulatory information, including how to plan for phosphorus management
and P-Index. Speakers are IPPA legal counsel Eldon McAfee, ISU ABE faculty
member Robert Burns, and Dennis Pate from Environmental Management Solutions,
LLC. No cost to attend. See
IPPA Web site for more information.
- Aug. 22. Sheldon, Northwest Iowa Community College, 603 W. Park St., Rm. A, 1 to 3 p.m.
- Aug. 22. Carroll, Carrollton Inn, 1730 Highway 71 North, 7 to 9 p.m
- Aug. 24. Fayette, Fayette County Extension Office, 201 E. Clark, 1 to 3 p.m.
- Aug. 24. Ainsworth, Washington County Conservation Education Center, Marr Park, 7 to 9 p.m.
- Aug. 25. Hampton, Hampton State Bank, 100 First Street NW, 1 to 3 p.m.
- Aug. 25. Clive, IPPA building, 1636 NW 114th St, 7 to 9 p.m.
- Aug. 23-24. Manure Management Clinic. ISU Field Extension Education Laboratory
- Aug. 29-30. 2005 Biobased Industry Outlook Conference. Ames, Iowa. The conference will provide information about the growing bioeconomy, the increasing interest in renewable energy, and the expansion of biobased products. One session facilitated by ISU's Robert Burns will focus on manure as an input for biobased products. Registrations are now being taken. Cost is $120. Visit the conference Web site for more information.
- Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Farm and Field Fest. Boone. ISU Extension is tent 232, located between 2nd and 3rd streets. See a map (pdf) of the grounds.Cost is $5 each for those over 18. No charge for those under 18 and parking also is free.
- July 12. Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open. Veenker Memorial Golf Course and Farm Bureau Pavilion, ISU campus. Ames. Golf begins at 10 a.m. at Veenker and dinner is at the Pavilion at 5 p.m. All team slots are now full. Cost for reception and dinner is $25 per person. Take a look at this year's auction items. Contact IPIC for more information or to register for the dinner by phone (515) 294-4103 or by e-mail.
- July 13. Niman Ranch Pork Company meeting for interested producers. Cottage on Broad, 410 Broad St., Story City. 7:30 p.m. Roundtable discussion with current Niman Ranch farmers and information from area Ralco-mix sales rep and Niman Ranch field agent Philip Kramer. Contact Kramer for more information by e-mail or phone at 515-290-2683.
- July 14. EPA Air Quality Compliance Agreement
informational meetings sponsored by Iowa State University
Extension, IPIC and Iowa Pork Producers Association. Producers considering
whether to sign the agreement can learn about what the agreement offers
them, and about the current and planned research on air emissions.
IPPA attorney Eldon McAFee will lead a discussion on the agreement
and producers' options and responsibilities if they do sign the agreement.
- Hamilton County Extension Office, Webster City. 1:30 p.m.
- North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City. 7 p.m.
- July 18-22. Sausage & Processed Meats Short Course. ISU Meat Lab
- July 26. Workshop: Herd health in alternative swine systems. Paullina Community Center, 9 a.m. to noon. No cost for program or lunch, but preregistration by July 25 is required. Contact Rick Exner by e-mail or phone at (515) 294-5486.
- July 26. Swine field day, Practical Farmers of Iowa. Dan and Lorna Wilson farm, Paullina. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Contact Wilson by e-mail or phone at (712) 448-3870 for directions. No cost and no preregistration necessary.
- June 6-7. National Pork Board extension swine educators meeting. Des Moines.
- June 8. P.O.R.K. Academy. Des Moines. $125 fee for those registered before May 27. Cost increases to $150 per person after that date. Hosted by National Pork Board.The program brochure (in pdf format) includes information on agenda, speakers and registration information.
- June 9-11. World Pork Expo. Des Moines.
- June 14. Air quality information meetings. Rock Rapids (Forster Center) at 1:30 p.m. and Storm Lake (AEA Building) at 7 p.m. IPIC, ISU Extension and Iowa Pork Producers Association are cooperating to offer information on the EPA consent agreement. Cost is $10. Call for more info or to preregister: Rock Rapids site (712) 472-2576 and Storm Lake site (712) 732-5056.
- June 15. Pork Niche Market Working Group quarterly meeting. Iowa Institute for Co-ops, Ames. 10 a.m .to 2 p.m.
- June 20. IPIC Advisory Board meeting. Kildee Hall, ISU. 2-6 p.m.
- June 22, 24. RUSLE2 and Iowa P-Index Workshops. For producers and service providers who plan to work with livestock producers in developing nutrient and manure management plans. June 22 is at Jasper County Extension office in Newton, and June 24 is at Webster County Extension office in Fort Dodge. Both programs are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register by June 17 for $100 each. Cost is $125 after that date. Learn more and download the registration brochure (pdf format) at this URL
- June 23. IPIC field specialist teleconference . 8:30 a.m
- Food Safety Quality Assurance Training and Testing sessions (continuing)
- June 28-30. Iowa State 4-H Youth Conference. IPIC will offer three workshops: PORK 101, 201 and 301 during workshop sessions June 28-29.
- May 20. IPIC FS teleconference. 8:30 a.m.
- Food Safety Quality Assurance Training and Testing sessions (continuing)
- April 2. Trucker Quality Assurance certification class. Cherokee, County Extension Office, 9 to 11 a.m. $5 administration fee payable at the door. Please preregister to assure materials availability, by contacting your Tyson hog buyer or Tyson Fresh Meats at the Storm Lake scalehouse. Questions: Contact Dave Stender by phone at (712) 225-6196 or by e-mail.
- April 12. Making Choices - Alternative Pork Production Options meeting. 7 p.m., Jefferson County Extension Office, Fairfield. Contact Byron Leu or Tom Miller, or call (641) 472-4166.
- April 12 and 14. 2005 Livestock Confinement Building Workshops. Storm Lake, AEA Building. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For producers who plan to expand or build new a confinement feeding operation this year, this workshop will help you prepare paperwork for submission to county board of supervisors and Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Cost is $100 per person, and $20 per additional person from same operation. Fee includes two lunches and materials to complete a construction permit application. Reservations are required by April 5. To reserve your place, contact the Buena Vista County Extension office at (712) 732-5056.
- April 14-15. ISU Extension Swine Field Specialist In-service. Kildee Hall, ISU.
- April 15. IPIC program planning committee. Kildee Hall, ISU.
- Food Safety Quality Assurance Training and Testing sessions (continuing)
- April 27-30. World Pork Congress, hosted by National Pork Board.
- March 1. Pork Niche Production and Marketing Seminar. Lifelong Learning Center, Norfolk, Neb., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Producers will learn how to add the extra income of a niche market to their operation. the program is free but preregistration is required by Feb. 21. To preregister, call (800) 767-5287. Read more about the program on the University of Nebraska Web site.
- March 3. Advanced Swine Breeding Herd Management . Waverly, Civic Center. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This program is for swine owners and workers who manage swine breeding herds. It focuses on AI skills, real-time ultrasound, breeding herd nutrition, weaning age impact and gilt selection. Cost is $30 per person and registration is required. To register, contact Mark Storlie by e-mail or phone at (563) 425-3331.
- March 4. Advanced Swine Reproductive Management Seminar. Sheldon, Northwest Community College, Bldg. C, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Past participants and others are invited to learn about finding critical points to improve breeding herd management and performance. Cost is $35 per person for those preregistered by March 2. No meal guarantee for walk-ins. For more information, contact Terry Janssen by phone at (712) 957-5045.
- March 19. Trucker Quality Assurance certification class. Emmetsburg, Iowa Lakes Community College auditorium, 9 to 11 a.m. $5 administration fee payable at the door. Please preregister to assure materials availability, by contacting your Tyson hog buyer or Tyson Fresh Meats at the Storm Lake scalehouse. Questions: Contact Dennis DeWitt by phone at (712) 336-3488 or by e-mail.
- March 29. EPA Air Emissions Consent Agreement satellite program handouts. View the archived online video. Learn more about the consent agreement. Read a news release about the satellite program.
- Food Safety Quality Assurance Training and Testing sessions (continuing)
- Confinement site manure applicators continuing instruction workshops
- Feb. 17. Certified Swine Welfare Assurance Program Training Session. ISU campus, Ames. This session is led by ISU SWAP [sm] educator trainers . Applications are due Feb. 3, with per-person fee of $75 due from approved applicants by Feb. 10. Download the application form. Call IPIC for more information at (800) 808-7675. Read a news release.
- Feb. 22 and 23. RUSLE2 and the Iowa Phosphorus Index workshops. Iowa Falls and Jefferson. These are for service providers who work with livestock producers to develop nutrient management plans or who need to file manure management plans based on the P index. Producers are welcome to attend. Limit of 25 participants at each site. Feb. 22 is at the Hardin County Extension Office in Iowa Falls and Feb. 23 is at the Greene County Extension Office in Jefferson. Cost is $100 when preregistered by Feb. 18. Download the registration form (in pdf format) from the IMMAG Web site.
- Feb. 21-25. Iowa Pork Regional Conferences. Topic
of this year's annual series is grow-finish management. Eight locations
throughout Iowa. Preregistration is $20 per person; walk-ins are $30
each. Preregistration deadline is two business days prior to location
date. Read
an informational brochure. Read
a news release on the conferences. Preregister with your name, address,
phone and location you will attend, by calling IPIC at (800) 808-7675
or sending
an e-mail.
- Monday, Feb. 21 (preregistration deadline
is 2-17)
Early, Sacred Heart Rectory. 4 to 9 p.m. - Tuesday, Feb. 22 (preregistration
deadline is 2-18)
Sioux Center, Corporate Center. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wesley, Community Center. 4 to 9 p.m. - Wednesday, Feb. 23 (preregistration
deadline is 2-21)
New Hampton, Pinicon Restaurant. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Anamosa, Jones County Extension Office. 3:30 to 9 p.m. - Thursday, Feb. 24 (preregistration
deadline is 2-22)
Ainsworth, Washington County Conservation's Marr Park. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Marshalltown, Best Western. 4 to 9 p.m. - Friday, Feb. 25 (preregistration deadline
is 2-23)
Lewis, ISU Armstrong Research Farm. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Monday, Feb. 21 (preregistration deadline
is 2-17)
- Jan. 14-15. Practical Farmers of Iowa annual meeting. Airport Holiday Inn, Des Moines.
- Jan. 14-15. Women in Denim, A Conference for Today's Women in Agriculture. Buena Vista University, Storm Lake. Registration is $40. For more information, contact Ag Partners LLC at (800) 242-5022.
- Jan. 21-22. Overall Women, A Conference for Today's Rural Woman. Marriott Hotel, Cedar Rapids. Two-day registration is $125. One-day registration also available.
- Confinement site manure applicators continuing instruction workshops.
- Food Safety Quality Assurance Training and Testing sessions (continuing)
- Jan. 26-27. Iowa Pork Congress. Iowa Events Center, Des Moines. IPIC is helping host the new Pork Campus area featuring swine specialists from ISU and the Midwest. Note the new location of this annual event.
