Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
Farm Management
Local Highlights
Newsletters
Farm Management Links
- Agriculture Decision Maker
- Agriculture Marketing Resource Center
- Beginning Farmer Center
- Farm Safety
- Free Farm Lease Forms
- Iowa Agriculture Statistics
- IDALS / Pesticides
- Iowa Agricultural Opportunities
- Iowa Network for Community Agriculture
- Iowa Soil and Land Use Soil Survey
- Practical Farmers of Iowa
- Sustainable Farming Connection
- Wages and Benefits for Farm Employees
Publications
- Cash Rental Rates for Iowa Current
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Estimated Costs of Crop Production in Iowa
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Estimated Costs of Crop Production in Greene County
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Iowa Land Value Survey
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Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
2011 - Historic Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
- Harvest Fuel Costs (2005)
- Agricultural Data for Decision Makers
- Farm Financial Planning Program
- Iowa Farm Building Rent Survey Current
Statewide Resources
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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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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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In-depth self-study courses and resource centers that provide management education to agricultural producers, educators and service providers.
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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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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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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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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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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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An educational program dedicated to strengthening women's roles in the modern farm enterprise.
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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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Working to develop and deliver the latest in research-based information to improve the profitability and vitality of Iowa’s beef industry.
