Farm Succession and Estate Planning Workshop Starts Feb 12th

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Grower's Own Conference and Pollinator Protection Shortcourse Set for Feb 7-8

Caldwell, ID - Farmers interested in enhancing the free pollination and pest management services of pollinators and beneficial insects are invited to attend a Friday, February 7 short course in Caldwell. The short course will be followed by the fifth annual Grower's Own Conference, a farmer-to-farmer exchange and networking event, on Friday evening and Saturday, February 8.

Chiropractic Horse Clinic Feb 15th

Don't forget your old field friends for Valentines!

We invite every horse lover to a horse chiropractic clinic with Dr. Dani Sims, a local veterinarian here in Custer County. Come learn the benefits and reasons for getting your horse adjusted during the discussion and demonstration.

Dr. Dani Sims- DVM, Certified Veterinary Chiropractor
Where: The Kimball Arena Mackay, ID
Who: Open to Everyone
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2014
Time: 10:00 am

Sponsored By: The James Gang Horse 4-H group
Contact: Shannon James for more information 208-588-2692


                                                                                     

Beef Quality Assurance Certification and Recertification in Arco and Carey

The University of Idaho Extension in cooperation with the Idaho Beef Council will be offering Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training, certification and re-certification in Arco Monday February 10th from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM and in Carey on Tuesday February 11th form 11:30 AM until 2:00 PM.  A (beef) meal will be sponsored the Idaho Beef Council. Pre-registration is required to receive a meal.

Southeast Idaho Cereal Schools Tuesday Feb 4 thru Friday Feb 7th

The Southeast Idaho Cereal Schools are coming next week to a place near you, including Burley, Pocatello, Ashton, Idaho Falls and Preston.  Lunch will be sponsored by the Idaho Wheat and Barley Commissions.  Door prizes will be provided by Idaho Ag Credit.  Program registration is $15.00
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Topics for this years programs include:
End Products of Cereal Production
Weed Control in Cereals
Variety Trial Results for last summer
Commission Reports
Insect control and Post Harvest Issues
Cereal Disease Issues
Cover Crops Following Grains
Best Management Practices

All Program begin at 8:30 with registration and conclude by 3:15 PM.
For more information Call 208-624-3102 or download the schedule below.

2014 Idaho Women in Agriculture Conference Feb 22nd.

2014 Idaho Women in Agriculture -Leading by Example

Feb. 22, 2014, Nampa Civic Center

8:30 AM          Opening Remarks - Kelly Olson, IWIA Co-Chair, and Hanna Fischer, IWIA student intern
Welcome: Celia Gould, Director, Idaho State Department of Agriculture (invited)

8:40 AM          Keynote Speaker Susie Oberdahlhoff, 4 P's of Prosperity: Be Proud, Be Positive, Be Patient, Be Persistent, Bowling Green, MO  

9:10 AM          Conversations about Making the Connections between Farming and Eating

Moderated by Cinda Williams, University of Idaho Extension Area Educator, Moscow

Guy Hand, Managing Editor, Edible Idaho South, Boise;  Jessica Flynn, CEO, Red Sky Public Relations, Boise ; Leah Clark, Manager, Idaho Preferred Program, Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Boise;  Janie Burns, Meadowlark Farm, Nampa

4-week Extension Farm Succession and Estate Planning Short Courses Starting Jan 28th or Feb 12th

Featuring accounting, legal and financial planning experts.  Topics include:

¨ Starting the Conversation

¨ Succession Planning

¨ Retirement Planning

¨ Estate Planning Tools

Bonneville County Extension Office, 2925 Rollandet, Idaho Falls.  Starting Feb. 12 through March 5, 2014, 10:00 a.m. to 3 :00 p.m. Registration fee of $100 per operation.  To register, contact Teton County Extension at 208-354-2961.

Zions Bank Building, 102 W. Main Street, Burley. Starting Jan. 28  through Feb. 20, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration fee of $100 per operation.  To register, contact Cassia County Extension at 208-878-9461.

 

 

 

Idaho Grain Webinars Jan 31, Feb 3,7,and 24th

IDAHO GRAIN WEBINARS sponsored by the Idaho Barley Commission…

• Feb. 3 webinar at 8:30 a.m. MST for 75 minutes.  “Developing your 2014 Pre-Harvest Marketing Plan for Wheat” presented by Ed Usset, University of Minnesota.  Connect at http://connect.cals.uidaho.edu/barley
• Feb. 7 webinar at 2:00 pm MST for 90 minutes.  “2014 Global Grain Market Outlook and Strategies” presented by Bob Utterback, Utterback Marketing Connect at http://connect.cals.uidaho.edu/barley
• Feb. 24 webinar at 8:30 a.m. MST for 60 minutes – “Irrigation Efficiencies in a Water Short Year” presented by Dr. Howard Neibling, UI Kimberly Connect at http://connect.cals.uidaho.edu/barley 

Webinars sponsored by the Idaho Wheat Commission…

• Jan. 31 webinar at 7:30 am MST for 60 minutes -   “Acid Soils: Risks, Solutions and Current Research” presented by Dr. Kurt Schroeder, UI Extension Cereal Agronomist, Moscow.  Connect at http://connect.cals.uidaho.edu/wheat
• [ACID SOILS ARE GENERALLY AN ISSUE OF NORTHERN IDAHO.  SOUTHERN IDAHO GENERALLY HAS ALKALINE SOILS, EXCEPT IN UNUSUAL SITUATIONS--CC]

• RECORDED WEBINAR on Ag Tax Issues presented by Jerry Brown, link can found at…http://connect.cals.uidaho.edu/p2alaqom18n/

Calving Review January 27th in Carey & 28th in Arco

Bovine Obstetrics for Livestock Operators

By Chad Cheyney, Extension Educator

Dr. James England, of the University of Idaho Caine Veterinary Center will present a hands-on review of calving on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at 9 AM – Noon in suite 203 of the Arco Butte Business Incubation Center.  The program will include a review of normal calving sequences in cows and heifer, as well as a demonstration and review of mal-presentations.  Based on a normal presentation we will review when and what interventions are appropriate, and when to call for

2014 Idaho Women in Agriculture - Leading by Example

2014 Idaho Women in Agriculture
Leading by Example

Feb. 22, 2014, Nampa Civic Center 
Read on for program, registration and lodging information!

Cover Crop Forum Feburary 18th

Sustainable Agriculture   Research and Education  Advancing innovations in sustainable agriculture since 1988   Join us!     Grants | Project Reports | Learning Center | Professional Development | State Programs Events | Newsroom | About SARE | WebStore   Cover Crops and Soil Health Forum to Take Place This Winter at Hundreds of Locations Nationwide   Photo by Edwin Remsberg You are invited to attend a free, live broadcast of the National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health and discuss how to build soil health, improve yields, curb erosion, manage pests and build resilience in your farming system. On Feb. 18, locations in every state across the country will host Cover Crops and Soil Health Forums where farmers will have the opportunity to learn from one another while exploring local and national perspectives on cover crops.

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Save the date: March 15, 2014    Nelida Martinez of                                      Empowering women in agriculture    Pure Nelida, Mt. Vernon, WA                      to achieve goals and manage risk.     Mark your calendar and join us for inspiration, knowledge and networking on Saturday, March 15, 2014 for the 3rd Annual Women in Agriculture Conference.

Organic Seed Growers Conference Jan 30- Feb 1

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Advancing the ethical development and stewardship    of the genetic resources of agricultural seed       The Organic Seed Growers  Conference brings together  more than 300 professionals  with a passion for organic seed  -- individuals who represent  successful seed farms, businesses, and organizations,  and who are committed  to improving the availability,  quality, and integrity of organic seed. This is your  opportunity to meet them, learn from them, and connect  and collaborate.

2014 Central Idaho Winter Beef School Schedule

January 16-18:
 Idaho Beef Summit, Pocatello
Tours, Speakers, & Hands-on Workshops Focusing on Beef End-Product Quality! Topics include understanding & improving beef carcass quality through genetics, herd health management, and animal handling & welfare; how retailers market beef in the meat case; how aging affects palatability; cattle outlook seminar; telling beef’s story; facts behind growth promotants; National Beef Quality Audit; industry & check-off updates, and much, much more! For more information, visit www.extension.uidaho.edu/custer.

Monday, January 27:
 Mackay: 2:00 - 4:00 pm: Reducing Winter Feeding & Extending the Grazing Season with Warm Season Annuals & Unconventional Forages.

 Challis: 6:30 - 8:30 pm: Reducing Winter Feeding & Extending the Grazing Season with Warm Season Annuals & Unconventional Forages.

PLANNING FOR PROFIT II

AN ADVANCED, 9 WEEK, ONLINE WHOLE FARM PLANNING COURSE
Take your financial & marketing plans to the next level of profitability!

JANUARY 28 - March 25, 2014
Live Course Webinars Tuesdays 4:00-6:00pmPST/5:00-700pmMST

(Webinars will be recorded for course participants who cannot view them live.)

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Space limited – register today!

Course Description
This is an advanced, whole farm planning course for existing farmers/ranchers. As a Level II course it assumes that you have already developed a whole farm, business, or marketing plan and are ready to take it to the next level.

Idaho Hay and Forage Conference February 27-28

The Idaho Hay and Forage Association is planning their annual conference for February 28-28th. The program is still under development, but the current subjects are scheduled to be discussed:

GMO Perception, Politics and Stewardship
Grass and Legume Varieties in Idaho
Irrigation and New Technology Workshop
Forage Weeds Workshop
Forage Trends
Dairy and Forage Market Outlook
Hay Storage Values and Losses

Registration is open for the conference at:
http://www.idahohay.com/conference.htm

It is time to renew you membership in the Idaho Hay and Forage association or to joint for the first time. 

Benefits of Membership