Iowa State’s next All Things Beef workshop happening Dec. 18

By Iowa State University

Beef producers are invited to attend the next All Things Beef winter workshop on Dec. 18 in Marshalltown, Iowa, to learn about recent regulatory updates and winter beef cow nutrition. Chris Clark, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension & Outreach beef specialist, said this session will include information on some relatively new regulations regarding animal identification and implants as well as some suggestions to help producers meet nutritional needs of their herds this winter, according to an Extension news release.

“We will cover the recently implemented rules requiring electronic identification tags of breeding stock and cattle that cross state lines, and we may spend just a few minutes talking about the current guidelines on growth promoting implants," he said. "Then I plan to offer a few suggestions for balancing rations and feeding cows this winter. Winter nutrition is always an important topic, and winter feed costs are typically our greatest expense. Plus, it never hurts to review some best management practices and think through some practical ideas.”

This workshop will be held at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 2024, at the ISU Extension & Outreach Marshall County office located at 2608 S 2nd St., Marshalltown. RSVP to Chelsea Llewellyn by email at , by phone at 641-752-1551 or by text at 515-344-3756. There is no charge for the workshop. A light supper will be provided.

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This is the second in a series of All Things Beef winter workshops provided by ISU Extension & Outreach. Remaining programs include a calving workshop on Jan. 22, 2025, and basics of artificial insemination and estrus synchronization on Feb. 19, 2025. All meetings will be held at the Marshall County office beginning at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact Chris Clark by email at or by phone at 712-250-0070.