Farm Information Systems study on farm decision making
Researchers from 12 states publish a North Central Regional bulletin analyzing how information technologies shape farm managers choices. The study covers hog cattle grain dairy and organic vegetable operations and includes interviews with managers and families. It notes varied data use meetings calendars and consultant networks as part of information systems. The bulletin costs 6 dollars plus shipping and handling and can be ordered from Iowa State University Extension Distribution Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMES
Iowa
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Minnesota
Robert Jolly
Iowa State University
Jolly
Damona Dove
Oklahoma State University
Dove
Iowa State University Extension Distribution Center
Waterloo
Four Oaks Farm
Stable & Organic Matters
Main St
Robins
Leopold Center
Farmers face melanoma risk from sun exposure
University of Missouri farm safety expert warns outdoor workers including farmers are at high risk for melanoma due to sun exposure. McCain’s illness cited to illustrate UV dangers. peak sunlight hours are 10 am to 4 pm May through October. Protective measures include sunscreen, clothing, sunglasses, hats, and monthly skin checks for new or changing lesions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetherell
California bug lady trapper guards orchards from pests
Denise Cuff profiles Kathy Canaria a county pest trapper who travels thousands of miles monthly to set and check hundreds of traps for Mediterranean fruit fly gypsy moth and glassy-winged sharpshooter. She leads a regional network essential to protecting agriculture and households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denis Cuff
Knight Ridder
Kathy
Canaria
California
Sue Maddux
Contra Costa County
Canarie
Brentwood
Hawkeye College and National Cattle Congress Host Multiple Shows
Hawkeye Community College and National Cattle Congress sponsor swine and steer shows at the National Cattle Congress grounds in Waterloo with entries coordinated by Dan Lane and the Ag and Natural Resources Department. Also on the schedule are the Farm Progress Show in Cantrall Illinois, a long term care seminar in Hiawatha, a Solon field day and harvest festival, and various workshops on grain marketing futures and employee management across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Community College
National Cattle Congress
Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Association
Waterloo
Dan Lane
Ag and Natural Resources Department
Prairie Farmer Magazine
Cantrall
Farmprogress.com
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Boyson Road
Hiawatha
Susan and Jeff Zacharakis-Jatz
120Th St
Solon
Hwy. 1
120Th Street
CSA
Iowa Park Industry Center
Northeast
Iowa
Nashua
Montgomery Hall
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Iowa City
Mark Storlie
Mstorlie
Instate
IPIC
Porkline
Wilder
Calmar
Northeast Iowa Community College
Mary Steen
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Trapper
Kathy Canario
Oakley
Canario
Mary Minta
Minta
Contra Costa
Alameda
Alameda County
Fayette County Fairgrounds
West Union
Edgewood Locker Inc
Edgewood
Lancaster
American Association of Meat Processors
Jim Kerns
Joan Kerns
Tom Kerns
Terry Kerns
Radio Aire
Cedar Nocial
Billyl_ee
Brie
Cedar Net Avors
Ter Systems Ts Pal
Visi
Liars Theatre
Cedar Rapids
Pelel
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