Articles tagged under: Iowa State University Extension
Extreme Weather Impacts on Cattle
Published January 15, 2024
Iowa State University Extension Beef Specialist Beth Doran says energy needs change drastically in cold temperatures. “For every degree below 32 degrees, they need to increase their energy intake one percent,” said Doran. “Average daily gains are going to back…Protect Your Margins
Published December 5, 2021
During a marketing panel at the Northern Ag Expo, Iowa State University Extension marketing specialist Chad Hart said profitability in 2022 is all about margin protection. "Even with a fluctuating market, there's strong prices. We're also staring at increases in…An Aggressive Buyer
Published August 20, 2021
Iowa State University Extension Economist Chad Hart says the Chinese buying spree has been positive. "They've been incredibly aggressive in the past 12 months. Some of the buying is related to the growing economy and rebuilding after African Swine Fever.…A “One Size Fits All” Approach for Dicamba
Published November 2, 2018
Iowa State University Extension Weed Management Specialist Bob Hartzler says the new label appears to be a ‘one size fits all’ approach and this doesn’t work for dicamba. "I understand the difficulty in managing this by EPA, because they don't want…Weed Scientists Discuss Dicamba with EPA
Published August 20, 2018
Academic weed scientists had two calls with the Environmental Protection Agency last week to reflect and discuss dicamba use in the 2018 growing season. RRFN’s Carah Hart reports EPA is getting closer to making a decision on dicamba use moving…