By Beth Reynolds—Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Beef Center wants beef cow-calf producers to be informed on all aspects of their operations, so they are making it convenient for producers to attend the winter cow webinar series. The second of the four-part webinar series is set for Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m.; participants have the choice of joining the webinar at their own location or at one of nine host sites.

Beth Reynolds, beef specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, said the series is intended to provide timely topics for beef cow management and the second webinar focuses on calving time management.

Grant Dewell, Iowa State University extension beef veterinarian, will discuss calving season preparations and dealing with dystocia. Chris Clark, DVM and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef specialist, will highlight tips for managing newborn calves.

There is no cost to attend an in-person location or to view the webinar at home. Those planning to attend an in-person location are encouraged to preregister by calling the host location.

Host Locations:

• Madison County Extension Office, 117 N. John Wayne Dr., Winterset, 515-462-1001
• Cass County Extension Office, 805 West 10th St., Atlantic, 712-243-1132
• Washington County Extension Office, 611 Highway 1 South, Washington, 319-653-4811
• Hancock County Extension Office, 327 West 8th St., Garner, 641-923-2856
• Delaware County Fairgrounds Community Center, 200 East Acers St., Manchester, 563-927-4201
• Emmet County Extension Office, 26 S 17th St., Estherville, 712-362-3434
• O’Brien County Extension Office, 340 2nd St. SE, Primghar, 712-957-5045
• ISU Western Research and Demonstration Farm, 36515 Highway E34, Castana; call ISU Extension Monona County, 712-423-2175
• Hansen Ag Student Learning Center, 2508 Mortensen Road, Ames, 515-294-BEEF (2333)

For those wanting to view the webinar privately, online registration must be completed prior to the seminar. Look for the “Join this live webinar” link on the main webinar series page. Use that same link to join the seminar when it begins.

Dates and Topics for the Remaining Two Sessions:

• Feb. 18 – Market trends, tracking and improving profitability
• March 10 – Pasture renovation, forage management

All sessions run from 6 to 8 p.m.