OSKALOOSA — The Iowa State University Mahaska County Extension and Outreach office will host a meeting on Thursday August 1, beginning at 1:30 pm. with doors open at 12:30 pm. The location is at the Mahaska County Extension office located at 212 North I Street Oskaloosa. The meeting will last approximately 2 ½ hours and will be facilitated by Patrick Hatting, Farm Management Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.

The discussion will focus on various methods to determine a fair 2025 cash rental rate and the importance of good tenant/landlord communications. Emphasis will be placed on recent returns to Iowa Cash Rented Land and the 2024 Iowa Cash Rental Rate Survey.

Registration is required by July 30, and the $20 registration fee can be paid at the door. Participants will receive a designed to assist landowners, tenants, and other agri-business professionals with issues related to farmland ownership, management, and leasing arrangements.

Contact the Mahaska County Extension office at 641-673-5841 with your questions or to register by July 30.