Publications Library

This section houses publications and documents posted throughout the Iowa Corn website, categorized by topic.

Biotechnology Seed Corn Companies A list of nearly 100 seed corn companies with links to their websites. 181 Kb Biotech Grain & Mycotoxin Testing Directory This chart indicates the type of tests that are available for biotech grain and mycotoxins. Also included is a list of companies that have the ability to test for mycotoxins and/or GMOs. 430 Kb GMO Crops: Producer Guidelines Written by Neil Harl, ISU professor of agriculture and economics 15 Kb Checkoff Connection - ICPB August 2007- Checkoff Connection CSIF Campaign, ICPB Election Results, AgriSure Rootworm Corn, Storage/Management Tips 992 Kb May 2007- Checkoff Connection Corn Prices and You, Export Markets, Genetic Research, Checkoff Director Elections Corn Prices and You 547 Kb February- Checkoff Connection 100% Ethanol IndyCar Series, Corn on Corn for Spring, Research Grant Pays Divideds, On the Road Again 637 Kb Corn Update Corn Update- April 16 News this week 108 Kb Corn@Work February- Corn@Work Farm Bill, Northey New Secretary of Agriculture in Iowa, Policy Conference, 2007 Crop Fairs, Member Spotlights 474 Kb Ethanol Co-products Impact of DDGS on Manure Phosphorus Management This slide presentation details the impact of feeding corn DDGS and phytase on manure phosphorus management in pork production. 251 Kb Effects of DDGS on Phosphorus Balance This summary report details the effects of adding distillers dried grains with solubles, with and without phytase, to swine diets on phosphorus balance, and phosphorus levels and chemical forms of phosphorus in swine manure. 146 Kb DG Veracruz Feeding Trials - Dairy Effects of the use of distillers dried grains with solubles on dairy cows production was evaluated, as well as production costs. 146 Kb DG Veracruz Feeding Trials - Beef Feeding demonstrations were conducted to evaluate the performance of beef cattle fed diets containing DDGS. 143 Kb DG Veracruz Feeding Trials - Swine The objective of the field study described was to feed commercially reared growing finishing swine DDGS produced at an Iowa Ethanol operation. 311 Kb Impact of Feeding DG on Beef Tenderness and Sensory Traits Results from the study in which researchers at the University of Minnesota evaluated the effects of feeding distillers grains on color, tenderness, and sensory traits of dairy-breed steers. This study complements the feeding trials completed at Iowa State University and the University of Illinois. 1,109 Kb Evaluation of DG with Solubles for Finishing Holstein Steers Holstein steers were fed diets in a 299-day trial to evaluate the responses of feeding wet or dry distillers grains (DGS) to growing and finishing dairy steers. These are the results of this study conducted by Iowa State University. 1,993 Kb Optimizing Use of DG for Dairy Beef Production Optimizing the use of distiller grain (DG) is becoming increasingly important as ethanol production increases. Dairy-beef production is a system that has the potential to use large amounts of DG. These are the results of a study in which Holstein steers were fed finishing diets at the University of Illinois Beef Research Unit. 587 Kb Nutritional Value of Ethanol Co-Products Paper discusses the nutritional value of co-products from dry mill ethanol plants - by Allen Trenkle, Iowa State University 139 Kb Use of Distillers Grains as Feed for Finishing Cattle Presentation by Allen Trenkle, Iowa State University 431 Kb Distillers Grains for Dairy Cattle Paper by Dr. David Schingoethe, South Dakota State University 151 Kb Distillers Grains for Dairy Cattle Presentation by Dr. David Schingoethe, South Dakota State University 421 Kb Value & Use of DDGS in Swine Diets Value and Use of New Generation Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles in Swine Diets - paper by Dr. Jerry Shurson, University of Minnesota 76 Kb DDGS in Swine and Layer Diets Use of Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles in Swine and Layer Diets - presentation by Dr. Jerry Shurson, University of Minnesota 825 Kb Farm Smarter - ICPB Farm Smarter: Quality Assurance Quality assurance is an emerging opportunity in agriculture that may offer a way for growers to capture value based on quality. 0 Kb Feeding Recommendations Beef The advantages of using corn distillers grains in finishing beef cattle diets. 102 Kb Dairy The advantages of using corn distillers dried grains with solubles in dairy diets. 91 Kb Dairy Beef The advantages of using corn distillers dried grains with solubles in dairy beef diets. 89 Kb Poultry The advantages of using corn distillers dried grains with solubles in poultry diets. 105 Kb Sheep The advantages of using distillers dried grains with solubles in sheep rations. 91 Kb Swine The advantages of using corn distillers dried grains with solubles in swine diets. 98 Kb General Aflatoxin Fact Sheet Aflatoxin has been reported in a portion of Iowa. It is not significant, but to answer the questions from concerned growers, the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) and the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) are providing this quick reference fact sheet. We hope it will help growers make the best decisions during harvest by answering the most common aflatoxin questions and providing sources for more detailed information. 28 Kb Grower Education February 2007- IMMAG Fact Sheet Tips to Know before you expand your operation...and MORE! 183 Kb March Issue- IMMAG Fact Sheet Financial resources...and More! 33 Kb Manure Value Bulletin 2 Manure vs. commercial fertilizers: It's the same thing! (Courtesy of the Iowa Pork Producers Association.) 88 Kb Manure Value Bulletin 3 Establishing the value of fertilizer - manure testing and analysis. (Courtesy of the Iowa Pork Producers Association.) 87 Kb Manure Value Bulletin 4 Speaking to your audience: communicating the value and benefits of the nutrients in manure. (Courtesy of the Iowa Pork Producers Association.) 83 Kb Manure Value Bulletin 5 Putting it together: How it's working for one Iowa pork producer. (Courtesy of the Iowa Pork Producers Association.) 62 Kb Market Development - ICPB Study: Cost-Efficient Methods for Shipping to Latin America This study evaluates the costs of shipping Iowa corn to Latin America. 857 Kb Impact of Feeding DG on Beef Tenderness and Sensory Traits Results from the study in which researchers at the University of Minnesota evaluated the effects of feeding distillers grains on color, tenderness, and sensory traits of dairy-breed steers. This study complements the feeding trials completed at Iowa State University and the University of Illinois. 1,109 Kb Optimizing Use of Distiller Grain for Dairy Beef Production Optimizing the use of distiller grain (DG) is becoming increasingly important as ethanol production increases. Dairy-beef production is a system that has the potential to use large amounts of DG. These are the results of a study in which Holstein steers were fed finishing diets at the University of Illinois Beef Research Unit. 587 Kb Evaluation of DG with Solubles for Finishing Holstein Steers Holstein steers were fed diets in a 299-day trial to evaluate the responses of feeding wet or dry distillers grains (DGS) to growing and finishing dairy steers. These are the results of this study conducted by Iowa State University. 1,993 Kb Policy Publications 2007-08 ICGA Policy Book This book is the final version of the ICGA policy process. These policies have been voted on by the delegate body and lead our legislative efforts. 57 Kb Press Materials Ethanol Plant Map See a listing and map of the current ethanol plants in Iowa. 534 Kb clip art Several graphics show glimpses of what the world would be like without corn. 334 Kb Clip Art Three pages of clip art representing corn, farming, ethanol, and uses for Iowa corn 177 Kb Advertisement 1 Iowa's corn growers make a tremendous impact on the world's food supply. 20 Kb