Farm Management Information

Local News

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Canada Thistle Control
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
Canada thistle is one of the most difficult to control weeds on CRP land and in pastures. Learn more by viewing our Canada Thistle Control Fact Sheet.

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Farmland Leasing Hot Topics
(Posted on 3/5/2008)
Learn more about cash rental rates, farm lease law, methods for determining rental charges, flexible lease agreements, notice of lease termination and more.

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Average Value of Iowa Farmland Tops $3,900 an Acre in 2007 Survey
(Posted on 2/28/2008)
The average value of an acre of farmland in Iowa increased by just over $700 during the past year, to an all-time high of $3,908, according to an annual survey conducted by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension. Johnson County 2007 land values at $4,579 per acre.

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2008 Custom Rate Survey
(Posted on 1/18/2008)
The 2008 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey has been completed and is now available. You may pick up your copy at the Johnson County Extension Office or download a pdf version.

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2007 Herbicide Guide
(Posted on 4/19/2007)
The 2007 Herbicide Guide for Iowa Corn and Soybean Production is available. This guide was previously referred to as the Herbicide Manual.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Midwest Composting Course Offered in Iowa
(Posted on 4/24/2008)
The school focuses on a combination of hands-on training, lecture and discussion, facility operator panel discussions and problem solving.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 21
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
Listen to interviews about weather conditions during planting, land values, the health of manufacturing, Iowa States’ sesquicentennial and more.
Agritourism Producers Encouraged to Register Operations on Visit Iowa Farms Web Site
(Posted on 4/17/2008)
Agritourism producers are encouraged to list their agritourism operations on a central Web site hosted by Iowa State University Extension, www.visitiowafarms.org.

Staff

Gene Mohling-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (319) 337-2145 Johnson Co. (319) 653-4811 Washington Co. (319) 642-5504 Iowa Co.
Fax: (319) 337-7864 Johnson Co. (319) 653-6712 Washington Co. (319) 642-5505 Iowa Co.
Email: mohling@iastate.edu

Jim Jensen-Farm and Business Management Specialist
Phone: 319-385-8126
Fax: 319-385-2617
Email: jensenjh@iastate.edu

Bob Wells-Farm & Business Management Specialist
Phone: 641.673.5841
Fax: 641.673.0559
Email: wellsjb@iastate.edu

Greg Brenneman-Agricultural Engineer
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: gregb@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension