O’Brien County Extension – Serving our Youth
(Posted on 11/14/2008)
Can't make it to the Extension Office, check out the forms now available online.

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

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.

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

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

Supermarket Savings: Tips that Total Bucks
(Posted on 10/3/2008)
Are food prices getting you down? More and more of us are looking for ways to save money shopping for groceries as we stretch the food budget further.

O'Brien County Pesticide and Manure Applicator Continuing Instruction Reshow Schedule
(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.

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 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.

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.

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.

2008 Fairbook Online!
(Posted on 10/8/2007)
2008 Fairbook is now available online, many changes have been made, so please read your fairbook thoroughly when preparing for the fair!

2007 Iowa Crop Performance Tests
(Posted on 11/28/2006)
Results of the 2007 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