Technology Workshop
(Posted on 1/31/2012)
Don’t you hate when you get a new phone or computer and you don’t know how to use it? Let the Ida County 4-H Youth Council help you on Sunday, February 19th!

Field and Feedlot Newsletter
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
Check out this newsletter prepared by ISUE Farm and Livestock Specialists for research-based information to help you with your ag decision-making needs.

Dry Manure Applicator Certification Workshops Offered by Extension
(Posted on 1/9/2012)
Manure applicator certification workshops for dry manure operators are planned for seven different dates and locations in February. These workshops meet manure applicator certification requirements for both confinement site manure applicators and commercial manure applicators who primarily apply dry or solid manure.

2011-2012 Private Pesticide Applicators Trainings & Test Dates
(Posted on 12/19/2011)
Private Pesticide Applicator trainings have been scheduled in and around our county this winter and spring. Feel free to attend any session that fits your schedule!

NW Iowa Crop Update Newsletter
(Posted on 12/12/2011)
Joel DeJong, ISU Extension Crops Specialist, has produced a crops newsletter with timely topics for farmers, ag producers and others across Northwest Iowa. The most recent newsletter as well as archived previous editions may be found on this link.

2012 Commercial Manure Applicator Training Scheduled for Ida County
(Posted on 12/2/2011)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will conduct Commercial Manure Applicator training from 9 a.m. to noon at 76 locations in Iowa, and four locations in surrounding states. Commercial manure applicators can meet commercial manure applicator certification requirements by attending.

New Class for 2012 Ida County Fair
(Posted on 11/21/2011)
Ever want to re-live your 4-H days? Here is an opportunity you will want to try - Adult Beef Show!

Iowa Beef Center On-Line Courses & Newsletters
(Posted on 9/30/2010)
Check here for current information from the Iowa Beef Center!

Information on COOL- Country of Origin Labeling
(Posted on 8/2/2010)
The COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) law was put into effect on September 30, 2008. This now includes beef, meat goat, poultry, sheep, and swine for 4-H'ers.

Iowa Ag Review Available On Line
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Iowa Ag Review is published by the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development. This publication presents summarized results that emphasize the implications of ongoing agricultural policy analysis, analysis of the near-term agricultural situation, and discussion of agricultural policies currently under consideration.

ISU Beginning Farmer Center Transitions Next Generation Farmers
(Posted on 6/5/2009)
The Beginning Farmer Center focuses exclusively on the needs and issues facing beginning farmers. This Center facilitates the matching of beginning farmers with existing farmers who want to transition their farm businesses to the next generation.

Need Information Quickly?
(Posted on 6/5/2009)
When you need expert answers in a hurry, rely on Iowa State University Extension Hotlines. Select this easy button or the blue text for links to these Hotlines.

Quick Calculations and Conversion Charts
(Posted on 1/4/2009)
Whether you need quick conversion charts, corn nitrogen rate calculations, soil management and residue calculations or an animal unit calculator you have come to the right resource with Iowa State University Extension.