Farm Management

Local Highlights

March 12, 2013

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach in Keokuk County has moved to its new office located on the Expo Fairgrounds on the east edge of Sigourney.

March 4, 2013

Practical Farmers of Iowa joins with Iowa Learning Farms to have farmers showcase their experiences with cover crops this spring at eight field days across Iowa. County Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners and Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association are helping to sponsor the spring field days that focus on the use and management of cover crops.  Click here for dates, times, and details.

March 4, 2013

Ongoing effects from the drought may hit closer to home with possible water shortages this year across the state. Iowans can prepare by finding simple ways to conserve water in their own homes.  Click here for more details from Iowa State University.

February 19, 2013

Click on the title of this article for information on the following subjects:

  • Hawkeye Farm Show/ISU Extension Seminars
  • SE Iowa Agricultural Research Association Annual Meeting
  • Field Crop Scout School
  • Commercial Pesticide Applicator Test Help Session
  • Biomass Crop Production Workshop
  • ISU Northeast Research Farm Annual Meeting
April 12, 2012

The South East Iowa Ag Team newsletters contain education information and updates on programs from ISU Extension and Outreach specialists serving the SE area.

Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.

Statewide Resources

  • 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.

  • The only statewide survey that collects information on land values in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. Current and historical data available.

  • 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.

  • Helping to make agriculture more energy efficient. Tips and pointers on equipment maintenance and operation, farmstead electric use, and fuel efficiency.

  • Works to promote efficient pork production technologies in Iowa, maintain Iowa's pork industry leadership and strengthen rural development efforts.

  • Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.

  • In-depth self-study courses and resource centers that provide management education to agricultural producers, educators and service providers.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The Value Added Agriculture Program (VAAP) provides unbiased, science-based information to help establish or expand agricultural-related businesses in Iowa.

  • An educational program dedicated to strengthening women's roles in the modern farm enterprise.

  • Working to develop and deliver the latest in research-based information to improve the profitability and vitality of Iowa’s beef industry.

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