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Seniors - Scholarship Dollars Available!!
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
The Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation annually awards youth scholarships. Eligible students must graduate from high school this year, and meet specific criteria.

Nominate Your School District for a Grant up to $25,000
(Posted on 1/27/2012)
Monsanto is offering funding for your school to integrate Agriculture programs. Nominate your public school TODAY!

Find us on Facebook - ISU Extension and Outreach O'Brien County
(Posted on 1/4/2012)
Come "Like Us" on Facebook and you will receive alerts on our latest programs and happenings with Extension!

Mid- to Late- December, 2011 Hay Price Update
(Posted on 1/4/2012)

ISU Extension Newsletters
(Posted on 11/7/2011)
Ag, Family, 4-H and Horticulture Newsletters are available

Grazing News - Equine Science Newsletter
(Posted on 10/3/2011)

Commercial and Confinement Manure Certification and Reshow Policy
(Posted on 12/23/2010)

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

NW Iowa Dairy Calendar of Events
(Posted on 11/16/2006)
Calendar of Dairy Events for the NW Iowa Dairy Community

News from Iowa State University Extension

Two North Central Iowa Ventilation Workshops Set for Swine Producers
(Posted on 2/9/2012)
Two workshops designed to help pork producers manage building ventilation equipment have been set for Feb. 28 in Mason City and Feb. 29 in Webster City.

Iowa Pork Industry Center to Offer PQA Plus Advisor Recertification Session
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
People who need to be recertified as Pork Quality Assurance Plus Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus program are invited to attend an April 19 session in Ames. The Iowa Pork Industry Center is hosting the morning session, which will run concurrently with an initial PQA Plus certification session.

Iowa Pork Regional Conferences offer Wealth of Information
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
Iowa pork producers are invited to learn more about pig health and growth numbers, and get updates on ventilation management and disease research projects at the 2012 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences scheduled for March 6-9.

Iowa Pork Industry Center to Offer PQA Plus Advisor Training Program
(Posted on 1/26/2012)
Veterinarians and others in Iowa’s pork industry have the opportunity to become Pork Quality Assurance Plus® Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus program.

Heifer Development Series Focuses on Reproductive Technologies
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
With the cow herd at its lowest level since 1973, drought in the southern range states and optimism for increased export demand, the stage is set for heifer retention increases into the next few years. To aid in this process, a series of heifer clinics will be offered over the next few weeks

Beef and Basketball Event Combines Information and Entertainment
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
Beef producers can get their fill of timely beef information and ISU men's basketball at the second "Beef and Basketball" event in Ames on Jan. 28. The event includes three educational presentations, lunch and attendance at the ISU men’s basketball game versus University of Kansas.

Beef Feedlot Roundtable Sessions Offered
(Posted on 1/12/2012)
Beef feedlot operators and others interested in production topics are invited to attend one of three Beef Feedlot Roundtable locations on Feb. 14. These locations, in Garner, Nashua and Manchester, will be linked to a live meeting in West Point, Neb.

2012 Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference Offers Wealth of Information
(Posted on 1/9/2012)
The 2012 Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference is Jan. 21 at Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. From maintaining competitiveness in light of high corn prices to applied approaches to genetics, this year’s topics are provided to help producers recognize ways to make their operations more efficient and profitable.

Dry Manure Applicator Certification Workshops Offered by Extension
(Posted on 1/5/2012)
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.

Feedlot Forum 2012 Features Old and New
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
High feed costs in 2011, a smaller calf crop and a slow economy will linger into 2012; these and new factors affecting profitability will be the focus of Feedlot Forum 2012 on Jan. 17 in Sioux Center.

Staff

Dave Stender - Swine Program Specialist
Phone: 712-225-6196
Fax: 712-225-3173
Email: dstender@iastate.edu

Kris Kohl - Agriculture Engineering Program Specialist
Phone: 712-732-5056
Fax: 712-732-5006
Email: kkohl1@iastate.edu

Cheryl Heronemus - Region 1 Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-957-5045
Fax: 712-957-5065
Email: hero@iastate.edu

Beth Doran - Extension Beef Program Specialist
Phone: 712-737-4230
Fax: 712-737-3590
Email: doranb@iastate.edu

Vacant Position - Dairy Program Specialist
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