Other Authors
| Anders, Verl | Anderson, Pat | Baker, John | Barkema, Alan | Barnhart, Steve | Baumel, Phil | Brees, Melvin | Burroughs, Scott | Clause, Reg | Delate, Kathleen | DeWitt, Dennis | DeWitt, Jerry | DiPietre, Dennis | Doering, Otto | Donald, Donna | Drabenstott, Mark | Edelman, Mark | Eggers, Tim | Ellis, Shane | Farnham, Dale | Fehr, Walter | Fletcher, Cynthia Needles | German, Gene | Giddens, Nancy | Good, Darrel | Greder, Fred | Hackman, Deanne | Hamilton, Neil | Hanna, Mark | Hanson, Mark J. | Harmon, Jay | Hart, Chad | Hartzler, Bob | Hayenga, Marvin | Hayes, Dermot | Henderson, Jason | Hodur, Nancy | Hoff, Gary | Honeyman, Mark | Hook, Ron | Hueth, Brent | Hufferd, Phil | Hughes, Harlan | Hughes, Mary | Hurburgh, Charles Jr. | Hurt, Chris | Jensen, James | Jobe, Jeffery D. | Johnson, Steven | Jolly, Colleen | Kallem, Larry | Kaufman, Mary Beth | Kirschenmann, Frederick | Kistner, Jeff | Kliebenstein, James | Lambert, Chuck | Leistritz, F. Larry | Louwagie, Troy | Lovell, Ashley C | Loy, Dan | Massey, Raymond E. | May, Gary | Mayer, Ralph | McMullen, Larry | McVey, Marty | Muller, Kenneth | Novack, Nancy | Olsen, Tom | Olson, Frayne | Otto, Dan | Parcell, Joe | Patrick, George F. | Patrie, William | Peiffer, Joseph A. | Randall, Helen K. | Ray, Daryll | Rieck-Hinz, Angela | Sawyer, John | Saxowsky, David | Schnittjer, Marilyn | Senechal, Donald | Setala, Jon | Smith, Margaret | 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 |
Anders, Verl
Center for Industrial Research and Service
Iowa State University
vanders@iastate.edu
Information Files
Anderson, Pat
Extension Nutrition and Health Specialist
P.O. Box 187
Oakland, IA 51560-0187
712.482.6449
pander@iastate.edu
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
Professor of Economics
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
Brees, Melvin
Co-director
Missouri Value-Added Development Center
Newsletter Articles
- What I’ve learned about value-added -- June 2004
Information Files
- Adding Value -- C5-01
- Capturing vs. Creating Value -- C5-05
- Establishing the Transfer Price: Balancing Businesses -- C5-160
- Break-even Pricing, Revenue and Units -- C5-180
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
Extension program specialist
Organic Agriculture Program
Information Files
DeWitt, Dennis
Extension Livestock Specialist
712.336.3488
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
Donald, Donna
Extension Families Field Specialist
309 N Main St
Leon, IA 50144-1451
515.446.4723
ddonald@iastate.edu
Information Files
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)
- Beef Cow Share Agreement Analysis -- C2-36
Ellis, Shane
Extension Program Specialist
shanee@iastate.edu
Information Files
- Livestock Enterprise Budget Prices for Iowa -- B1-21
- Returns from Farrowing and Finishing Hogs -- B1-30
- Returns from Finishing Feeder Pigs -- B1-33
- Monthly Returns from Cattle Feeding -- B1-35
Newsletter Articles
Farnham, Dale
Assistant Professor of Agronomy
2104 Agronomy
Ames, IA 50011-1010
dfarnham@iastate.edu
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
- Build It And They Will Come..or Maybe Not -- C5-67
- Establishing the Transfer Price: Balancing Businesses -- C5-160
- Break-even Pricing, Revenue and Units -- C5-180
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
Hackman, Deanne
Director, Ag Innovation Center
Jefferson City, Missouri
1-866-466-8283
AgInnovationCenter@mail.mda.state.mo.us
Information Files
- Getting from Idea to Implementation -- C5-03
- What is a New Generation Cooperative (NGC)? -- C5-112
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
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
Harmon, Jay
Extension Agricultural Engineer
Associate Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
206 Davidson
Ames, IA 50011-3080
515.294.0554
jharmon@iastate.edu
Hart, Chad E.
Economist
Center for Agriculture and Rural Development
515.294.9911
chart@card.iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Shifting corn basis patterns -- September 2007
- Agricultural spotlight: acreage shifts follow price signals -- September 2006
- U.S. Farm policy and the WTO -- June 2001
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
Professor of Economics
479 Heady
Ames, IA 50011-1070
515.294.6348
mhayenga@iastate.edu
- 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
- 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
Newsletter Articles
- Value-added business success factors -- the role of local infrastructure and support -- June 2008
- Value-added business success factors -- the role of management and operations -- May 2008
- Value-added business success factors -- organizational issues -- April 2008
- Value-added business success factors -- strategic planning and implementation -- March 2008
- Farmer-owned processing business success factors -- January 2008
- Value-added business success factors -- the role of investor attitudes and expectations -- December 2007
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
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
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
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
- 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
- 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 Presentations
Jolly, Colleen
Extension Families Program Specialist
1322 Elm
Ames, IA 50011-1120
515.294.4824
cjolly@iastate.edu
Information Files
- Managing farm and family stress -- C6-54
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
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
Kliebenstein, James
Professor of Economics
178B Heady
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.7111
jklieben@iastate.edu
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
Lambert, Chuck
Economist for National Cattlemen's Beef Association
Information Files
- Understanding Cattle Price Spreads -- B2-60
Leistritz, F. Larry
Professor, Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics
North Dakota State University
Newsletter Articles
- Value-added business success factors -- strategic planning and implementation -- March 2008
- Farmer-owned processing business success factors -- January 2008
- Value-added business success factors -- the role of investor attitudes and expectations -- December 2007
Louwagie, Troy
Realtors Land Institute
319.895.8858
Information Files
- Farmland Value Survey -- C2-75
Lovell, Ashley C
CPA and Extension Economist
Texas A & M University
College Station, Texas
Information Files
Loy, Dan
Professor of Animal Science
301 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
Extension program specialist
515.294.8030
gmay@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Livestock Revenue Insurance: How Did It Perform? -- February 2003
- Country of origin labeling guidelines -- October 2002
Information Files
- Livestock Enterprise Budgets -- B1-21
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
- Estimated Costs for Livestock Fencing -- B1-75
- Helping others cope with stress -- C6-51
- Managing farm and family stress -- C6-54
McMullen, Larry
Extension swine specialist
319.462.2791
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
712-732-5056
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
Olson, Frayne
Extension Program Specialist
467 Heady
Ames, Iowa 50011-1070
515-294-6271
frayneo@iastate.edu
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
- Establishing the Transfer Price: Balancing Businesses -- C5-160
- Break-even Pricing, Revenue and Units -- C5-180
Patrick, George F.
Department of Agricultural Economics
Purdue University
Newsletter Articles
- Tax planning and management considerations for farmers in 2002 -- December 2002
Patrie, William
Rural Development Director, Dakota Cooperative Development Center,
North Dakota Association of Rural Electric and Telephone Cooperatives
800.234.0518
bpatrie@ndarec.com
Information Files
Peiffer, Joseph A.
Shareholder in Day Rettig Peiffer, P.C.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Newsletter Articles
- Major developments in Chapter 12 bankruptcy -- October 2005
Randall, Helen K.
HKR Communications & Marketing
Des Moines, Iowa
Information Files
- A Marketing Primer for Start-Up 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
- 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
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 -- the role of management and operations -- May 2008
- Value-added business success factors -- organizational issues -- April 2008
- Value-added business success factors -- strategic planning and implementation -- March 2008
- Farmer-owned processing business success factors -- January 2008
- Value-added business success factors -- the role of investor attitudes and expectations -- December 2007
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, Margaret
Extension program specialist
Value Added Agriculture Program,
515.294.0887
mrgsmith@iastate.edu
Information Files
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
Extension Farm Management Specialist
608 Market St.
Audubon, IA 50025
712.563.4239, Fax 712.563.4230
dethomas@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- What is the best way to measure farm income? -- February 1997
Information Files
Tigner, Robert
Extension farm management specialist
104 E. Main, New Hampton 50659
641.394.2174
rtigner@iastate.edu
Newsletter Articles
- Dairy farming success in the bioeconomy -- February 2008
Information Files
- Organic Dairy Production Planning Concepts -- B1-24
- Understanding and Using Milk Price Basis -- B2-44
- 2008 Farm Bill Dairy Provisions -- B1-55
- 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
- Family Living Expenditures -- C1-20
- 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
Farm Management
Iowa State University
641.673.5841
wellsjb@iastate.edu
Information Files
Wilson, Annie
Tallgrass Prairie Producers Co-op
Rural Papers Newsletter
Kansas Rural Center
Information Files