Other Authors
| Anders, Verl | Anderson, Pat | Arbuckle, Jr., J. Gordon | Baker, John | Barkema, Alan | Barnhart, Steve | Baumel, Phil | Boland, Mike | Brees, Melvin | Burroughs, Scott | Clause, Reg | Delate, Kathleen | Dewell, Grant | DeWitt, Dennis | DeWitt, Jerry | DiPietre, Dennis | Doering, Otto | Drabenstott, Mark | Edelman, Mark | Eggers, Tim | Ellis, Shane | Farnham, Dale | Fehr, Walter | Fletcher, Cynthia Needles | German, Gene | Giddens, Nancy | Ginder, Roger | Good, Darrel | Greder, Fred | Hamilton, Neil | Hanna, Mark | Hanson, Mark J. | Hartzler, Bob | Hayenga, Marvin | Hayes, | Henderson, Jason | Hodur, Nancy | Hoff, Gary | Honeyman, Mark | Hook, Ron | Hoyer, Sherry | <Hueth, Brent | Hufferd, Phil | Hughes, Harlan | Hughes, Mary | Hurburgh, Charles Jr. | Hurt, Chris | Jensen, James | Jobe, Jeffery D. | Johnson, Steven | Kallem, Larry | Kaufman, Mary Beth | Kirschenmann, Frederick | Kistner, Jeff | Klein, Willy | Kliebenstein, James | Leistritz, F. Larry | Louwagie, Troy | Loy, Dan | Massey, Raymond E. | May, Gary | Mayer, Ralph | McMullen, Larry | McVey, Marty | Muller, Kenneth | Novack, Nancy | Olsen, Tom | O'Rourke, Melissa | Otto, Dan | Parcell, Joe| Patrick, George F. | Peiffer, Joseph A.| Petersen, Dana | Randall, Helen K. | Ray, Daryll | Rieck-Hinz, Angela | Sawyer, John | Saxowsky, David | Schnittjer, Marilyn | Schwab, Charles | Senechal, Donald | Setala, Jon | Smith, Darnell | Stoneberg, E G | Swanson, Ron | Takle, Eugene | Thomas, Dennis | Tigner, Robert | Tophoj, Elton | Tukker, Harry | Tvrdik, Bob | Vogt, Gary | Vontalge, Alan | Ward, Jeff | Wells, J. Bob | Wilson, Annie |
Information Files
Anderson, Pat
Extension Nutrition and Health Specialist
P.O. Box 187
Oakland, IA 51560-0187
712.482.6449
pander@iastate.edu
Arbuckle, Jr., J. Gordon
Extension Sociologist
Newsletter Articles
- 2009 Farm and Rural Life Poll: Personal and financial well-being -- September 2010
- 2009 Farm and Rural Life Poll: Targeted conservation and nutrient removal wetlands -- August 2010
- 2009 Farm and Rural Life Poll: Value-added agriculture -- July 2010
- 2009 Farm and Rural Life Poll: Farming and food systems in rural communities -- June 2010
- 2009 Farm and Rural Life Poll: mixed livestock and grain farming -- May 2010
- 2009 Farm and Rural Life Poll: farm policy and commodity production -- April 2010
- 2009 Farm and Rural Life Poll: the next generation of farmers -- March 2010
Baker, John
Attorney at Law
Iowa Concern Hotline
2020 S DMACC Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50021-9800
515.331.8908
jrbaker@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Negotiating with creditors -- February 1999
- Mediation in Iowa -- under Chapters 654 A, B, & C -- October 1998
Information Files
- Are You Transferring Management? -- C4-77
- Techniques for dealing with difficult people -- C6-50
Barkema, Alan
Vice president and economist
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Newsletter Articles
- The new U.S. meat industry -- July 2001
Barnhart, Steve
Professor of Agronomy
2104 Agronomy
Ames, IA 50011-1010
515.294.1923
sbarnhar@iastate.edu
Information Files
Baumel, Phil
Emeritus Professor
460B Heady
Ames, IA 50011-1070
515.294.6263
pbaumel@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Brazil and Iowa soybean production-a cost comparison -- December 2001
- Brazil’s soybean production - production inputs -- October 2001
- Brazil’s soybean production -- September 2001
- Brazilian soybeans – Can Iowa farmers compete? -- December 2000
- Brazilian soybeans -- Transportation problems -- November 2000
- Brazilian soybeans -- What is the potential? -- October 2000
- Transportation issues of GMOs -- November 1999
- Strategies for high cost feed mills -- September 1997
- How to make country elevators competitive -- August 1997
- Increased farmer grain transportation capacity -- July 1997
- Rail transportation changes &implications for elevators -- June 1997
Boland, Mike
Professor of Ag Economics
Kansas State University
785-532-4449
boland@agecon.ksu.edu
Information Files
- Introduction to Governance – C5-70
- The Role of the Board of Directors -- C5-71
- Recruiting, Selecting and Developing Board Members and Managers -- C5-72
- Board of Director Evaluations -- C5-73
- Business Strategy and the Board of Directors -- C5-74
- Governance Issues Unique to Start-up Businesses -- C5-75
- Board of Director Educational Needs -- C5-76
Brees, Melvin
Co-director
Missouri Value-Added Development Center
Information Files
- Adding Value -- C5-01
- Capturing vs. Creating Value -- C5-05
- What I’ve Learned About Value-added -- C5-45
Burroughs, Scott
Director, Producer Networking
National Pork Producers Council
Information Files
- What is Swine Production Networking -- B3-40
- Types of Swine Production Networks -- B3-41
Clause, Reg
Value-Added Agriculture Specialist
Iowa State University
rclause@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- ISO 9001-2000 - a brief discussion -- July 2001
Information Files
- Direct Marketing - Getting Started -- C5-35
Delate, Kathleen
Associate Professor
Organic Agriculture Program
Newsletter Articles
- Making the transition from conventional to organic -- March 2009
Information Files
Dewell, Grant
Extension Beef Veterinarian
Newsletter Articles
- Plan ahead to avoid heat stress in cattle -- July 2011
DeWitt, Dennis
Retired Extension Livestock Specialist
dewitt@iastate.edu
Information Files
DeWitt, Jerry
Professor of Agriculture
Ag Campus Director
109 Curtiss
Ames, IA 50011-1050
515.294.7801
jdewitt@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Reasonable choices for tough times -- February 1999
DiPietre, Dennis
Swine Focus Team
Extension Commercial Agriculture Program
University of Missouri -- Columbia
Newsletter Articles
- Changes in how pork is produced -- February 1997
Doering, Otto
Professor, Purdue University
Newsletter Articles
- Are exports a dependable base for farm prosperity? -- August 2002
Drabenstott, Mark
Vice President & Director
Center for the Study of Rural America
mark.drabenstott@kc.frb.org
Newsletter Articles
- Do farm payments promote rural economic growth? -- May 2005
- Roar of the dragon: The Asian upside for U.S. agriculture commentary on the rural economy -- November/December 2004
- Exploring Agriculture’s New Frontier -- July 2002
Edelman, Mark
Economics
515.294.6144
medelman@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Beginning farmer opportunities and renewable energy are top farm bill priorities for Iowa farmers -- July 2007
Eggers, Tim
Extension Farm Management Specialist
311 E. Washington
Clarinda, IA 51632
712.542.5171, Fax 712.542.5936
teggers@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Farm leasing arrangements -- July 2005
- Advanced grain marketing course -- on the Internet -- March 2001
Decision Tools (xls)
- Aronia Berry Production Budget -- A1-17
- Beef Cow Share Agreement Analysis -- C2-36
Ellis, Shane
Extension Program Specialist
shanee@iastate.edu
Information Files
- Livestock Planning Prices -- B1-10
- Livestock Enterprise Budget Prices for Iowa -- B1-21
- Returns from Farrowing and Finishing Hogs -- B1-30
- Monthly Swine Farrow to Finish Returns (10 year summary) -- B1-31
- Monthly Returns from Cattle Feeding -- B1-35
- Monthly Cattle Feeding Returns (10 year summary) -- B1-36
- Historic Hog and Lamb Prices -- B2-10
- Historic Cattle Prices -- B2-12
- Hog Price Changes by Two Week Period -- B2-15
- Cattle Price Changes by Two-Week Periods, 2001-2010 -- B2-20
- Lean Hog Basis -- B2-41
- Live Cattle Basis -- B2-42
- Suggested Closing Inventory Prices -- C1-40
Newsletter Articles
Farnham, Dale
Former Assistant Professor of Agronomy
Newsletter Articles
Newsletter Articles
Fletcher, Cynthia Needles
Extension specialist
515-294-8521
cynthia@iastate.edu
Information Files
- Managing Farm Family Finances -- C3-51
German, Gene
Professor Emeritus
Department of Applied Economics and Management
Cornell University
Newsletter Articles
Giddens, Nancy
Agricultural Extension Marketing Specialist
Missouri Value-added Development Center
University of Missouri
Information Files
- Adding Value -- C5-01
- Capturing vs. Creating Value -- C5-05
- Marketing Research - Finding the Best Consultant to Hire --C5-24
- Do You Know Your Customer? -- C5-25
- Finding Your Facts - A Quick Guide to Developing a Questionnaire -- C5-26
- Conducting a Competitive Analysis - Is There Room for your Business? -- C5-29
- Building your Brand -- C5--50
- Building Your Brand with Flanker Brands -- C5-51
- Building your Brand with Brand Line Extensions -- C5-52
- Brand Leveraging -- C5-53
- Brand Loyalty -- C5-54
Ginder, Roger
Retired Extension Economist
ginder@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- What to do with all that corn? -- October 2005
- Frequently asked questions regarding the production of transgenic crops -- April 2000
Information Files
- Elevator Failure and Provisions for Recoveries Under the Iowa Indemnity Fund -- A2-07
- Condominium Grain Storage -- A2-36
- Specialty markets bring different risk management needs -- A4-55
Good, Darrel
Extension Economist
University of Illinois
Newsletter Articles
- Changes in marketing loan repayment alternatives -- October 1999
Greder, Fred
Certified and accredited appraiser
Marketing Consultant Benchmark Agribusiness
Mason City, IA
Information Files
Hamilton, Neil
Professor of Law
Director Ag Law Center
Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa
Information Files
- Twelve Basic Rules of Contracting -- C4-60
Hanna, Mark
Associate Scientist of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
200B Davidson
Ames, IA 50011-3080
515.294.0468
hmhanna@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- New publication helps farmers use data for tractor selection -- September 2011
Information Files
- Buying Used Machinery -- A3-22
- Estimating the Field Capacity of Farm Machines -- A3-24
- Fieldwork Days in Iowa -- A3-25
- Fuel Required for Field Operations -- A3-27
Hanson, Mark J.
Lindquist & Vennum, PLLP
4200 IDS Center
80 S 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612.371.3545
Information Files
- Overview of Confidentiality Agreement -- C5-80
- Sample One-Sided Confidentiality Agreement -- C5-81
- Sample Mutual Confidentiality Agreement -- C5-82
- Overview of Consulting Agreements -- C5-83
- Sample Consulting Agreement -- C5-84
- Overview of Letters of Intent -- C5-85
- Sample of Letter of Intent -- C5-86
- Overview of Uniform Marketing Agreements -- C5-87
- Sample Uniform Marketing Agreement -- C5-88
Hartzler, Bob
Extension Weed Management Specialist
2104 Agronomy
Ames, IA 50011-1010
515.294.1923
hartzler@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Controlling weed management costs -- February 1999
Hayenga, Marvin
Emeritus Professor
- Cargill’s acquisition of Continental Grain’s grain merchandising business -- March 1999
- The changing pork industry structure -- October 1998
- Texas cattle feeders take on Oprah Winfrey – testing the Veggie Libel Law -- August 1998
Hayes, Dermot
Professor of Economics
568C Heady
Ames, IA 50011-1070
515.294.6185
dhayes@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- A New Brand of Agriculture? Farmer-Owned Brands Reward Innovation -- December 2002
Henderson, Jason
Vice President and Omaha Branch Executive
Federal Reserve Bank of
Kansas City
jason.henderson@kc.frb.org
Newsletter Articles
- What are the risks in today’s farmland market? -- June 2011
- Financial challenges facing farm enterprises -- April 2010
- Prospects for a rural recovery -- December 2009
- When will agricultural demand rebound? -- August 2009
- Agricultural credit standards tighten -- May 2009
- Are energy prices threatening the farm boom? -- November 2008
- Rural America's emerging knowledge economy -- August 2005
- Wildlife recreation: Rural America’s newest billion dollar industry -- January 2005
- Globalization forces rural America to blaze a new trail -- March 2004
- Building New Competitive Advantages for the 21st Century -- June 2003
Hodur, Nancy
Research Scientist
Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics
North Dakota State University
Information Files
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- The Role of Investor Attitudes and Expectations -- C5-181
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- The Role of Financial Structure and Performance -- C5-182
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- Strategic Planning and Implementation-- C5-183
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- Organizational Issues -- C5-184
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- The Role of Management and Operations -- C5-185
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- The Role of Local Infrastructure and Support -- C5-186
Hoff, Gary
Extension Specialist - Taxation
University of Illinois Income Tax School
Newsletter Articles
- New fifty percent special depreciation allowance -- April 2004
- Internal Revenue Code §179 expensing -- March 2004
Honeyman, Mark
Associate Professor
Dept. of Animal Science
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.4621
honeyman@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
Information Files
- Cost of Organic Pork Production -- B1-80
- The Economics of Finishing Hogs in Hoop Structures and Confinement; Seasonal and Annual Comparison -- B1-81
Hook, Ron
Extension Farm Management Specialist
839 Third Ave.
Sibley, IA 51249
712.754.3648, Fax 712.754.3649
rhook@iastate.edu
Information Files
- Livestock Gross Margin: A Risk Management Tool for Cattle Feeders -- B1-51
- Risk Management Tool for Sheep Producers -- B1-52
- LGM Dairy - A Risk Management Tool for Milk Producers -- B1-53
Newsletter Articles
- Livestock Gross Margin: A new risk management tool for cattle feeders -- May 2006
- Critical success factors for dairy expansion -- July 1998
- The dairy expansion decision -- June 1997
Hoyer, Sherry
Iowa Pork Industry Center
515.294.4496
shoyer@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Plan ahead to avoid heat stress in cattle -- July 2011
- Switching to organic pork production has potential advantages and drawbacks -- June 2009
Hueth, Brent
Assistant Professor
Department of Economics
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
bhueth@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Overcoming Information Barriers in Cattle Marketing -- June 2003
Newsletter Articles
- Farming with my neighbor -- February 1998
- Developing a risk management plan -- November 1997
Hughes, Harlan
Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist
North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota
Newsletter Articles
- Northern Plains Premium Beef Cooperative-Should I join? -- March 1997
Hughes, Mary
Extension Families Program Specialist
1600 Hwy S 275
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712.366.7070
mhughes@iastate.edu
Information Files
Hurburgh, Charles Jr.
Chair, Ag Quality Initiative
Professor of agricultural engineering
Newsletter Articles
- Flooding and stored grain -- July 2011
- Quality Management Systems for Grain Markets -- May 2003
- Source Verification for Iowa Specialty Grain Markets -- April 2003
Information Files
- Grain Price Hedging Basics -- A2-60
- Using Hedging in a Marketing Program -- A2-61
- Hedging vs. Forward Cash Contracting -- A2-62
Jensen, James
Iowa State University Extension Farm & Business Management Specialist
jensenjh@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Managing the margins -- December 2007
- New short form cash rent lease available -- October 2005
Jobe, Jeffery D.
Rural Business and Cooperative Specialist
USDA Rural Development
Information Files
- How to Use Grants -- C5-08
Johnson, Steven D., Ph.D.
Farm & Ag Business Management Field Specialist
Iowa State University Extension
515.261-4215
sdjohns@iastate.edu
www.extension.iastate.edu/polk/farmmanagement.htm
Newsletter Articles
- 2010 SURE payment sign-up announced -- October 2011
- Harvest crop insurance reminder checklist -- September 2011
- 2012 crop input costs increase, along with profiit margin opportunities -- September 2011
- Adding hail insurance coverage -- July 2011
- Selling your crop insurance bushels -- May 2011
- 2011 ACRE enrollment deadline nears -- May 2011
- 2009 SURE sign-up is underway at county FSA offices -- March 2011
- Fall harvest prices and indemnity payments -- November 2010
- Farmland rental rates stable for 2010 -- June 2010
- Will you get a 2009 ACRE payment? -- February 2010
- 2008 SURE disaster claims begin in January -- January 2010
- Proving harvest yields advised -- November 2009
- Flexible cash farm lease considerations -- March 2009
- 2009 flexible cash farm leases gain traction -- August 2008
- 2008 crop insurance decisions and dates -- June 2008
- Deferring crop sales to reduce income tax liability -- November 2007
- Accumulator Contracts -- June 2006
- Historical LDP Trends -- September 2005
Voiced Media
- Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) -- A1-45
- Harvest Your Crop Insurance Knowledge -- A1-48
- Computing a Cropland Cash Rental Rate -- C2-20
Kallem, Larry
Executive Director
Iowa Institute for Cooperatives
2515 Elwood Drive, Suite 104
Ames, Iowa 50010
515.292.2667
iacoops@netins.net
- Farmer networking law -- Chapter 10 of the Iowa Code -- July 1998
Kaufman, Mary Beth
Extension Families Field Specialist
906 6th St.
Harlan, IA 51537-1405
712.755.3104
mbkaufma@iastate.edu
Kirschenmann, Frederick
Retired Director, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
515.294.3711
leopold@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Can We Save “Agriculture of the Middle?” -- April 2003
- Taking a long look at short energy supplies -- March 2001
- How many farmers will we “need”? -- January 2001
Kistner, Jeff
Business development officer
CoBank
800.346.5717
Newsletter Articles
- Getting the green light on an added-value venture -- November 2002
Klein, Willy
Extension Communications and External Relation
wklein@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Road safety: a shared responsibility -- September 2011
Kliebenstein, James
Professor of Economics
178B Heady
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.7111
jklieben@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
Information Files
- Cost of Organic Pork Production -- B1-80
- The Economics of Finishing Hogs in Hoop Structures and Confinement; Seasonal and Annual Comparison -- B1-81
Leistritz, F. Larry
Professor, Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics
North Dakota State University
Newsletter Articles
- Farmer-owned processing business success factors -- January 2008
Information Files
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- The Role of Investor Attitudes and Expectations -- C5-181
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- The Role of Financial Structure and Performance -- C5-182
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- Strategic Planning and Implementation-- C5-183
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- Organizational Issues -- C5-184
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- The Role of Management and Operations -- C5-185
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- The Role of Local Infrastructure and Support -- C5-186
Louwagie, Troy
Realtors Land Institute
319.895.8858
Information Files
- Farmland Value Survey -- C2-75
Loy, Dan
Professor of Animal Science
313 Kildee
Ames, IA 50011-3150
515 294-1058
dloy@iastate.edu
Information Files
- Ten Ways to Cut Cattle Feeding Costs -- B1-71
Decision Tools (xls)
- Corn Silage Pricer -- A1-65
Massey, Raymond E.
Crops Economist
Commercial Agriculture Program
University of Missouri
Information Files
- Identity Preserved Crops -- A4-53
May, Gary
Former extension program specialist
Newsletter Articles
- Livestock Revenue Insurance: How Did It Perform? -- February 2003
- Country of origin labeling guidelines -- October 2002
Newsletter Articles
- Balage: A method of increasing usable forage value per acre -- August 1999
- Small square or large round bales? -- June 1998
- Conservation Reserve Program -- 18th sign-up -- November 1998
Information Files
McMullen, Larry
Retired extension swine specialist
lkmcmull@iastate.edu
Information Files
Newsletter Articles
- Brazil and Iowa soybean production-a cost comparison -- December 2001
- Brazil’s soybean production - production inputs -- October 2001
- Brazil’s soybean production -- September 2001
- Brazilian soybeans -- Transportation problems -- November 2000
- Brazilian soybeans -- What is the potential? -- October 2000
Muller, Kenneth
former Cedar County Extension Education Director
Information Files
Novack, Nancy
AssociateEconomist
Center for the Study of Rural America
nancy.l.novack@kc.frb.org
www.kc.frb.org
Newsletter Articles
- Roar of the dragon: The Asian upside for U.S. agriculture commentary on the rural economy -- November/December 2004
- Rising Farmland Values: Some Implications for Rural America -- July 2003
- Building New Competitive Advantages for the 21st Century -- June 2003
- The Rise of Ethanol in Rural America -- June 2002
- Producer Alliances in the New Agriculture -- October 2001
Olsen, Tom
Ag Business Management Specialist
712.662.7131
tolsen@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Value of manure nutrients -- March 2007
Information Files
- Value of Manure Nutrients -- B1-65
- Estimated Costs for Livestock Fencing -- B1-75
Decision Tools
- Manure Calculator -- B1-65
O'Rourke, Melissa
Eextension Farm and Agribusiness Management Specialist
712.737.-4230
morourke@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Employee management: the job interview, and what questions can I ask? -- December 2011
- Employee management: Get the right start in hiring employees -- November 2011
- No enforcement of USDOT number requirement for private trucks in intrastate farm operations -- April 2011
Information Files
Otto, Dan
Professor of Economics
166c Heady
Ames, IA 50011-1070
515.294.6147
dmotto@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Pork industry changes affecting farmers/agribusinesses -- January 1998
Parcell, Joe
Extension Economist
University of Missouri
Information Files
- Designing a Farm Resume -- C2-13
- Developing a Farm Newsletter for Landlords -- C2-14
- Adding Value -- C5-01
- Capturing vs. Creating Value -- C5-05
Patrick, George F.
Department of Agricultural Economics
Purdue University
Newsletter Articles
- Tax planning and management considerations for farmers in 2002 -- December 2002
Peiffer, Joseph A.
Shareholder in Day Rettig Peiffer, P.C.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Newsletter Articles
- Major developments in Chapter 12 bankruptcy -- October 2005
Petersen, Dana
Farm Energy Conservation and Efficiency Initiative
515.294.5233
petersen@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- New publication helps farmers use data for tractor selection -- September 2011
- New publication helps farmers increase drying efficiency with dryeration -- January 2011
Randall, Helen K.
HKR Communications & Marketing
Des Moines, Iowa
Information Files
- A Marketing Primer for Businesses -- C5-15
- How Much Should I Spend on Marketing -- C5-16
- Marketing Research Tools -- C5-22
- Using Trade Shows for Product Promotion -- C5-140
Ray, Daryll E.
Blasingame Chair of Excellence in Agricultural Policy, Institute of Agriculture
University of Tennessee
Director, UT Agricultural Policy Analysis Center
865.974.7407
dray@utk.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Farmers have consistently produced themselves out of prosperity - what about this time? -- November 2011
- Impacts of a farm policy do-over for historical 1998 to 2010 -- October 2011
- USDA to prepare carbon measurement and management guidelines -- March 2011
- Farmers had a major role in jump-starting ethanol-based increases in corn demand -- January 2011
- BRICs: A “game changing” group of developing countries? -- June 2010
- The hog industry: It wasn’t supposed to happen this way! -- October 2009
- No time to get greedy -- May 2009
- Marketing E85: Big oil obstacles and ethanol industry opportunities -- June 2007
- Subsidy elimination: Would it be the panacea seen by some? -- January 2007
- Proposed farm policy changes in the U.S. vs. Brazil and Canada: Ships passing in the night -- July 2006
- In the agricultural “whodunit,” subsidies may not be the prime suspect -- March 2006
- Two issues may shape the 2007 Farm Bill -- November 2005
- Farmers tend to respond similarly, the world around -- June 2005
- Acreage devoted to export production shrinks over last 25 years -- February 2005
- China: Will they or won’t they? -- August 2004
- Farm export optimism and upgrading Mississippi locks and dams -- July 2004
- Short-term price spikes often have long-term consequences -- May 2004
- World Bank study: Trade liberalization would shut down two-thirds of EU’s grain and oilseed production -- January 2004
- World Bank study: China becomes dependent on imports to feed its population. Really? -- December 2003
- Income-rich Saudi Arabia prefers grow-their-own food security -- March 2003
- Are we better off without government stocks overhanging the market? -- September 2002
- This is not your father’s ol’-farm-bill! -- May 2002
- Are we courting disaster? -- February 2002
- Just the check please -- June 2001
- Switch to a niche and other options -- May 2001
- Freedom to farm: An agricultural price response experiment-What have we have learned in four years? -- July 2000
- Low prices don’t move bargain hunters to scoop up excess grain -- June 2000
Rieck-Hinz, Angela
Agronomy
515.294.9590
amrieck@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Get the facts on selling and buying manure in Iowa -- December 2008
Sawyer, John
Extension Soil Fertility Specialist
2104 Agronomy
Ames, IA 50011-1010
515.294.1923
jsawyer@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- High nitrogen fertilizer prices - again -- February 2006
- Making the most of soil nutrient dollars -- February 1999
Saxowsky, David
Department of Agricultural Economics
North Dakota State University
701.231.7441
Newsletter Articles
- Four opportunities in an age of growing industrialization -- July 1999
- Ten effects of agricultural industrialization of farmers -- June 1999
Schnittjer, Marilyn
Former Extension Family Life Specialist
Information Files
- What is Important to Me? -- C6-43
Schwab, Charles
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
cvschwab@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Road safety: a shared responsibility -- September 2011
Senechal, Donald
Founding Principal, The Windmill Group, LLC
701.465.3200
donald.senechal@verison.net
Newsletter Articles
- Value-added business success factors -- the role of local infrastructure and support -- June 2008
- Value-added business success factors -- -- March 2008
Information Files
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- The Role of Investor Attitudes and Expectations -- C5-181
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- The Role of Financial Structure and Performance -- C5-182
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- Strategic Planning and Implementation-- C5-183
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- Organizational Issues -- C5-184
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- The Role of Management and Operations -- C5-185
- Value-added Business Success Factors -- The Role of Local Infrastructure and Support -- C5-186
Setala, Jon
Marketing Communications Consultant
River Falls, Wisconsin
715.262.5338
setala@win.bright.net
Newsletter Articles
- Welcome to the new world of agriculture -- May 2000
Smith, Darnell
Former Extension Economics-Ag
Program Specialist
Newsletter Articles
- A panel study of Iowa farm financial conditions: 2000-2007 -- May 2008
- Changes in Farm Financial Performance and Structure Between 1997 and 2002 -- January 2003
Information Files
- Corn and Soybean County Yields -- A1-14
- Estimated Costs of Pasture and Hay Production -- A1-15
- Farm Costs and Returns -- C1-10
- Farm Business Summary - Northwest Iowa -- C1-11
- Farm Business Summary - Southwest Iowa -- C1-12
- Farm Business Summary - North Central Iowa -- C1-13
- Farm Business Summary - South Central Iowa -- C1-14
- Farm Business Summary - Northeast Iowa -- C1-15
- Farm Business Summary - Southeast Iowa -- C1-16
- Farmland Cash Rental Rate Survey (Iowa State University) -- C2-10
- Survey of Iowa Leasing Practices -- C2-15
- Metric Conversions -- C6-80
Stoneberg, E.G.
Former extension economist
Information Files
Swanson, Ron
Gait, Iowa
Certified ISO Grain Producer and Member, Innovate Growers
Information Files
- A Grower’s Perspective on ISO -- C5-151
Takle, Eugene
Professor of Atmospheric Science and Professor of Agricultural Meteorology
515.294.9871
gtakle@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Global warming - impact of climate change on global agriculture -- October 2008
- Global warming - impacts of global climate change on the Midwest -- July 2008
- Global warming - more on bio-fuels -- June 2008
- Global warming - are bio-fuels good or bad? -- May 2008
- Global warming - agriculture’s impact on greenhouse gas emissions -- April 2008
- Global warming - impact of greenhouse gases -- March 2008
- Global warming - the science -- February 2008
Thomas, Dennis
Former Extension Farm Management Specialist
Newsletter Articles
- What is the best way to measure farm income? -- February 1997
Tigner, Robert
Nebraska Extension Educator
rtigner2@unl.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Dairy farming success in the bioeconomy -- February 2008
Information Files
- Organic Dairy Production Planning Concepts -- B1-24
- 2008 Farm Bill Dairy Provisions -- B1-55
- Understanding and Using Milk Price Basis -- B2-44
- Partial Budgeting: A Tool to Analyze Farm Business Changes -- C1-50
Decision Tools
- Grade A Dairy -- B1-21
- Organic Dairy Budget -- B1-24
Tophoj, Elton
Pro-Ag Solutions
309 N. E. Bel-Aire Rd.
Ankeny, Iowa 50021
515.963.1235
Newsletter Articles
- Maintaining profitability in the year ahead -- August 1998
- The future direction of agriculture -- December 1997
Newsletter Articles
- Different concept for young farmer entry -- September 1999
- Pricing pigs -- January 1997
Tvrdik, Bob
Consultant
Omaha, Nebraska
402.496.9512
Information Files
- Hiring Good Employees -- C5-100
- Improving Your Interviewing Skills -- C5-101
Newsletter Articles
- Taking a second off-farm job -- October 1999
Newsletter Articles
- Survivability and competitiveness of Iowa’s commercial farm businesses -- April 1999
- Policy Dilemma of the current farm downturn -- April 1999
Information Files
- Financial Troubleshooting -- C3-53
Ward, Jeff
Iowa Agricultural Development Authority
Executive Director
505 Fifth Avenue, Suite 327
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2322
515.281.6444
515.281.8618
jeff.ward@iowa.gov
Information Files
- Iowa Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Act -- C4-30
Wells, J. Bob
Extension Agriculture Economics Specialist
Iowa State University
641.673.5841
wellsjb@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Protecting human resources should be part of farm risk management -- September 2010
Information Files
Wilson, Annie
Tallgrass Prairie Producers Co-op
Rural Papers Newsletter
Kansas Rural Center
Information Files