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Leasing

ISU Extension Farmland Leasing Meeting July 9th in O'Brien County
(Posted on 6/23/2009)
Get the latest information needed to develop a financial agreement.

Exp Farm

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.

Canning

Questions regarding canning and freezing?
(Posted on 5/22/2009)
ISU Extension has answers and resources available for your questions about canning and freezing.

09 fairbook cover

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

Shop Smart

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

Prog Bldr

Community and Economic Development Program Builder
(Posted on 12/11/2008)
Your Marketplace for Community Improvement...........

Recession

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.

Grain

Drying and Managing Grain in Storage
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
ISU Extension has a variety of options for drying and storing your grain.

TV

Are You Ready for the Digital TV Transition?
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
Find out more about whether or not you will be impacted by the digital TV (DTV) transition.

Cows

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

Pig face

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

Recessin

Economic Recession Creates Challenges, Opportunities in Iowa’s Retail Sector
(Posted on 10/10/2008)
Tips for consumers and retail shoppers on what they can expect during a recession

Pesticide

O'Brien County Pesticide and Manure Applicator Continuing Instruction Schedule - Initial Programs and Reshow
(Posted on 9/15/2008)
O'Brien County Extension will be offering the following reshow schedule for Commercial Pesticide and Commercial or Confinement Manure Applicators.

Energy

Extension's Energy Tip of the Month
(Posted on 9/15/2008)
Extension’s Energy Tip for December 2008 - Take whole-house approach to heating

Money Tree

Money Saving Tips from ISU Extension - O'Brien County
(Posted on 5/23/2008)
Are you feeling the crunch of the extra cost of a gallon of milk or gas prices? You are not alone. Here are some tips on how to save money.

Dont forget

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

Beef Facility Tour

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.

Swim

Now is a great time to get going on your 4H Photography Project!
(Posted on 2/21/2008)
Don't miss terrific photo ops that are all around you! Check out Kodak's tips to help you learn sure-fire ways to get great pictures every time.

Private Pesticide Certification
(Posted on 1/16/2008)
Find out where the nearest Private Pesticide locations are for you.

Grain

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.

Manure Applicator Certification Dates
(Posted on 1/9/2006)
Receive intial certification or renew certification for Commercial Manure Applicators and Confinement Manure Applicators

Commercial Applicator Training Dates
(Posted on 10/4/2004)
Look Here for Upcoming Dates to Renew your Commercial Applicator Certification

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