Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
Farm Management
Extension Publications
2010 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2010 Iowa Cash Rental Rates Survey
2008 Estimated Costs
Pasture & Hay Production
2008 Farmland Value Survey
(ISU January 2008)
2008 Farmland Value Survey
(Realtor's Institute April 2008)
2007 Suggested Closing Inventory Prices
2006 Suggested Closing Inventory Prices
Iowa Farm Building Rental Rate Survey
Natural Resources Custom Rate Survey
Historical Crop Production Costs
Historic County Cropland Rental Rates
Historic County Farmland Values
2008 Historic Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
Historic Farmland Cash Rental Rates
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
Survey of Iowa Farm Leasing Practices
Flexible Farm Lease Agreements
Flexible Farm Lease Agreements Worksheet
Iowa Cash Rent Farm Lease
(Short Form)
Cow-Calf Share Lease Agreement
Acreage Living Newsletter
Statewide Resources
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Coordinating education programs and service for beginning farmer efforts statewide and assessing the needs of beginning and retiring farmers. Providing support in financial management and planning, legal issues, tax laws, and many more services.
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The only statewide survey that collects information on land values in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. Current and historical data available.
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The Agricultural Marketing Resource Center is an electronic, national resource for producers interested in value-added agriculture. Browse commodities and products, investigate market and industry trends, study business creation and operation, read research results and locate value-added resources.
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Helping to make agriculture more energy efficient. Tips and pointers on equipment maintenance and operation, farmstead electric use, and fuel efficiency.
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Works to promote efficient pork production technologies in Iowa, maintain Iowa's pork industry leadership and strengthen rural development efforts.
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Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.
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In-depth self-study courses and resource centers that provide management education to agricultural producers, educators and service providers.
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Providing timely, critically objective information to producers, professionals and agribusinesses concerning the application of important developments in agricultural law and taxation and a primary source of professional educational training in agricultural law and taxation.
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One-on-one financial counseling, computerized analysis of the farm business, and referral to other extension programs or outside services that may be useful in farm financial planning.
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The Value Added Agriculture Program (VAAP) provides unbiased, science-based information to help establish or expand agricultural-related businesses in Iowa.
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An educational program dedicated to strengthening women's roles in the modern farm enterprise.
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Working to develop and deliver the latest in research-based information to improve the profitability and vitality of Iowa’s beef industry.
