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NW Iowa Experimental Farm Field Day to be Held June 30
(Posted on 6/23/2009)
Weather, corn planting populations, fungicides for crops and GPS technology for Iowa will be among the topics at the Northwest Iowa Experimental Farm Field Day on Tuesday, June 30 at the farm near Calumet in O’Brien County. Iowa State University Extension specialists will team up with farm staff in presentations during the event.

2009 Fairbook Online!
(Posted on 4/20/2009)
2009 Fairbook is now available, please read your fairbook thoroughly when preparing for the fair!

Spend Smart, Eat Smart - Affordable Tips.
(Posted on 1/20/2009)
For more tips and information on buying and eating nutritious food, visit the Spend Smart Eat Smart website www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsavings

WHAT IS A RECESSION?
(Posted on 12/4/2008)
The formal definition of a recession is a period of two quarters of negative Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. However, you don't need a dictionary to tell you you're feeling the financial squeeze.

Premise ID for Farmers, 4H and FFA Exhibitors
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
The Premise ID system was created in response to the need to help protect American animal agriculture from disease threats. The program is currently voluntary in Iowa. Find out more information here

COOL - Country of Origin Labeling
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
What does Country of Origin Labeling mean to 4-H'ers and FFA members and what steps will you need to follow?
The process is relatively simple and is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for the 2009 O'Brien County Fair.
Find out more information here

Dates to Remember
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Upcoming program and meeting dates for 4-H, FFA members and clients.

Beef Producer Tour Features Facility Designs
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Hoop, mono-slope or open beef feedlot – which is the right facility for a cattle producer?
This was the big question featured in “Cattle Farming Matters – a Forum and Feedlot Tour” for Northwest Iowa cattle feeders and agri-business staff on August 21, 2007.

2008 Iowa Crop Performance Tests
(Posted on 11/28/2006)
Results of the 2008 Iowa Crop Performance Test for corn, soybeans, barley, oat, triticale and winter wheat are now available.
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