Farm Management Information

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2009 Iowa Farmland Cash Rent Survey
(Posted on 5/4/2009)
The 2008 Farmland Cash Rent Survey is now available. You can access this report from this web-page (PDF file) or stop in at the Logan office to pick up a copy for yourself.

2009 Custom Farm Rate Survey
(Posted on 3/12/2009)
Click here to see the 2009 Custom Farm Rates. From tillage operations to harvesting grain--if it's a farming activity the average custom rate can most likely be found here. Click the blue text above or icon to the side for report.

2009 ACRE Program Insights
(Posted on 2/11/2009)
NEW FEBRUARY, 2009 - SURE & ACRE Updates, by Dr. Steve Johnson, Iowa State University Extension Farm Managment Field Specialist, Related Training Material and 2008 Farm Program Policy Brief

Flexible Cash Farm Leases
(Posted on 2/11/2009)
NEW FEB. 1, 2009 - Flexible Cash Farm Lease Considerations - Steve Johnson, Iowa State University Extension Farm Management Field Specialist.

Updated Beef Ration Software Now Available
(Posted on 2/26/2008)
The BRANDS (Beef Ration and Nutrition Decisions Software) software packages have been updated to make them even better for producers and nutritionists. These interactive spreadsheets for Microsoft® Excel from the Iowa Beef Center (IBC) assists producers in balancing rations for their different types of cattle and helps them better used home-raised feeds

Ag Decision Maker Online
(Posted on 2/26/2008)
Ag Decision Maker is a decision-oriented agricultural business web site designed for farmers, lenders, farm managers, agriculture instructors, and others. Click on the icon to the side to learn more.

New Booklet--Understanding New Generation Grain Contracts
(Posted on 1/2/2008)
Since the year 2000, the availability of risk management tools has expanded with the advent of new generation grain-marketing contracts for row crops. To learn more select the icon to the side or the blue text above.

Iowa Concern Hotline: 800-447-1985
(Posted on 1/1/2008)
Confidential assistance and referral for stress, legal questions and financial concerns are just a phone call away, or if you prefer, on the web.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Late Harvest and Crop Insurance Coverage
(Posted on 11/6/2009)
With harvest moving very slowly producers may need to request additional time to complete harvest from their crop insurance company.

ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.

ISU Extension to Participate in 'Market to Market' Rural Economic Summit
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Nationally distributed Iowa Public Television show to be taped in Shenandoah, Iowa, Thursday, and to air on IPTV channels Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Integrated Crop Management Conference set for Dec. 2-3
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
Early registration is recommended for this popular program that includes 34 workshops and a wide range of presentations by ISU faculty and staff and invited speakers from around the Midwest.