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Iowa news and notes Monday, October 9, 2006
Ag statistics book offered by Farm Bureau
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- The 2006 edition of Iowa Agricultural Statistics is available from the Iowa Farm Bureau.
The book includes 2005 government data on Iowa grain and livestock production, commodity prices, farmland values and weather information. Additional information covers forage production, farm numbers, county-by-county agricultural production, and grain and meat export data. Information in the 138-page book is compiled by Iowa Agricultural Statistics, a division of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The book costs $11 and can be ordered from the Marketing and Communications Division, Iowa Farm Bureau, 5400 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Checks should be made out to the Iowa Farm Bureau.
Ethanol, grain markets focus of conference
WATERLOO, Iowa -- Extension has scheduled an agricultural outlook and management seminar Nov. 16 at 8:30 a.m. in Tama Hall on the Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo.
The seminar will provide agribusiness leaders with an evaluation of market conditions, expected trends in crop income potential and management implications, and an overview of the agricultural industry and how changes may affect Iowa producers. Robert Wisner, Extension grain marketing specialist, will present grain market view and ethanol outlook. Bruce Babcock, Director, Center for Agriculture and Rural Development, will discuss energy, farm, and trade policy.
Pre-registration is required by Nov. 9. A registration fee of $20 will cover refreshments and materials. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call the Northeast Area Extension Office at (319) 433-1286.
Temple Grandin coming to ISU in October
AMES, Iowa -- Animal behavior and handling expert Temple Grandin is scheduled to speak in Iowa State University's fall lecture series.
Her presentation, "The Design Process, Autism and Animals,'' is set for 8 p.m. Oct. 18 in the Memorial Union's Sun Room. Grandin designs humane livestock handling facilities, teaches courses on livestock behavior and facility design, and consults with the livestock industry on facility design, livestock handling, and animal welfare.
North Iowans to participate in I-LEAD
Five north Iowans have been selected to the third Iowa Corn Leadership Enhancement And Development class, sponsored by the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and the Iowa Corn Growers Association.
Among the I-LEAD Class III members are Josh Geistkemper from Cascade, Matt Mayer from Spencer, David J. Muth Sr. from Dougherty, Mark A. Ney from West Union, and Joe Shirbroun from Farmersburg.
The two-year program will provide training in communications and decision-making, help class members develop key contacts in Iowa and beyond, and encourage exploration of the challenges confronting agriculture and rural Iowa.
Meat Goat Association elects officers
The Iowa Meat Goat Association has elected new officers and directors .
The new president, who took office at the 2006 Annual Meeting in Marshalltown, is Eric Finch, State Center.
Other officers and directors elected include Daniel Palmersheim, secretary, Manchester; Myron Smalley, treasurer, Iowa City; LeAnn Ely, director, Earlham; and James Wobschall, alternate director, Hampton.
Current board members include Dennis Willberg, vice president, Lone Rock; Kenneth Gilchrist, director, Douds; Amy Stepanek, director, Yale; and Howard Myers, alternate director, Webster City.
Cerro Gordo County hires youth coordinator
MASON CITY, Iowa -- Jackie Lupkes recently joined Cerro Gordo County Extension as County youth coordinator.
Lupkes is originally from Worth County as she spent 10 years as a 4-H'er there and graduated from Northwood-Kensett High School.
"We are excited to have Jackie's strong background in the 4-H program," said Extension director Paul Fitzgerald. "Her work experience over the last five years has prepared her well to become an active part of Cerro Gordo County youth development programs."
Cerro Gordo has a total youth population of over 9,000 young people that are eligible for ISU/Cerro Gordo Extension programs. Her office is located at 2023 S. Federal Ave, Mason City.
Iowa's deer population is down some
DES MOINES -- Hunters heading to the woods this fall will find fewer deer than in years past, state environmental officials said.
Iowa hunters killed an estimated 211,601 deer last year, topping the 200,000 threshold for the first time and setting the ninth record kill in 10 years. For the third straight year, more does than bucks were killed. That helps reduce the size of the state's deer herd while increasing a hunter's chance of bagging a trophy buck, said Don Pfeiffer, an Iowa Department of Natural Resources wildlife supervisor in southeast Iowa.
Tree farmer relies on 1915 court ruling
CLARENCE, Iowa -- A tree farmer charged with illegally shooting deer is relying on a 1915 Supreme Court ruling that upholds Iowans' right to kill deer damaging their property.
Kevin Kelly, 54, who runs Kelly Tree Farm in Cedar County, says he has been killing deer that feed on his trees for years. He says most of the animals gather on his property in June -- when it is illegal to kill them -- and he has no choice but to protect his livelihood. The Department of Natural Resources issued citations against Kelly on Sept. 10, more than three months after he reported killing a deer on his property. Kelly faces more than $1500 in fines but says he will challenge the citations in court.
"This is a big case," says Kelly, who estimates he kills about five deer a year on his property. "It's going to cost me a lot of money, but it is a right worth defending."
State awards $4.3 million for training centers
DES MOINES -- The state has awarded $4.3 million for the design and construction of 11 Regional Emergency Response Training Centers, Gov. Tom Vilsack announced last week.
"Public safety has been a priority of our administration for the past eight years and this announcement is another step toward keeping Iowans secure," Vilsack said in a news release.
The money was part of a bill approved by the Legislature last spring. Vilsack signed it into law on May 31. |
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