NW Experimental Farm Day to be held on June 30, 2009
(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.

Farm Bill Meetings
(Posted on 6/22/2009)
Informational meetings will be held throughout the state to cover provisions of the new 2008 Farm Bill. The meetings will cover the new revenue component known as the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program. The meetings are intended to assist landowners and operators in their decision whether to enroll in the new ACRE program or stay with the current DCP. ISU Extension Ag Business Field Specialists will discuss revenue features of the ACRE program. The Ag Decision Maker decision tool will be presented to show projected revenue and payments.

Office closed for 4th of July holiday
(Posted on 6/19/2009)
Due to the 4th of July holiday the Osceola County Extension Office will be closed on July 3.

2009 Osceola County Fairbook
(Posted on 5/19/2008)
Find the 2009 Osceola County Fairbook here! **2009 Fair Dates - July 14-18, 2009 ****July 14 is non livestock judging day

July 9, 2009 Leasing Meeting
(Posted on 6/5/2006)
These leasing meetings are designed to assist land owners, tenants, and agri-business professionals with farm financial issues related to farmland ownership, management, leasing agreements and related issues. Topics covered include: ACRE, cash rent survey, land value survey, production costs, and flexible leases.