Shelby County

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Shelby County

 

Look to Shelby County Extension & Outreach and Iowa State University when you have decisions that affect your life.

OFFICE HOURS:  Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

             Shelby County Extension office will move to the Fairgrounds
from July 9 to July 12.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

                                                                                     

Shelby County Fair July 7-15, 2019
Click Here for Fair Book

 

                                                                                 Fair Entry Helpsheet (4-H)
                                                                                 Fair Entry Helpsheet (FFA)

DEALING WITH FLOODING
 

SUMMER DAY CAMPS

BABYSITTERS TRAINING

2019 Cash Rent Survey
2019 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
2019 Farmland Value Survey       

County News

June 19, 2019
Corn Rootworm Egg Hatch Peaking in Southern Iowa

Corn rootworm egg hatch in Iowa typically occurs from late May to the middle of June, with an average peak hatching date of June 6 in central Iowa.

June 11, 2019
Yard and Garden: Lawn Care in Summer

The overall appearance of a lawn is directly related to the maintenance provided, so this week, Iowa State horticulturists answer questions related to summer lawn care.

June 3, 2019
Vegetable Growers Also Face Flooding Issues

Row-crop and livestock farmers aren’t the only ones trying to overcome the perils of spring flooding in Iowa.

May 28, 2019
Iowa Farmers Face Planting Decisions and Deadlines
 

The wet spring has some farmers weighing their options for delayed and prevented planting, and whether an alternative crop is best

May 9, 2019
Planting Season Brings New Round of Farm Stress

Low commodity prices and delayed fieldwork due to precipitation have many Iowa farmers feeling the effects of stress.

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