Average Value of Iowa Farmland Tops $3,900 an Acre in 2007 Survey (Posted on 5/6/2008)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. The land boom is being driven by the developing biofuel economy, according to Mike Duffy, ISU Extension farm economist who conducts the survey.
2008 Custom Rate Survey Available (Posted on 5/6/2008)The yearly update of the 2008 Custom Rate Survey is now available from the ISU Extension Publication Distribution Website and also on the Ag Decision Maker Website.
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (Posted on 2/8/2008)Mark your calendar for upcoming private pesticide applicator continuing education courses and local test locations.
Spring 2008 Courses for Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators (Posted on 8/6/2007)Iowa State University Department of Entomology is sponsoring Continuing Instructional Courses for Certified Commercial Pesiticide Applicators. View Spring Schedule/Download Registration Forms at www.extension.iastate.edu/PME
Farmland Leasing, Crop Marketing, Insurance and Weather (Posted on 8/2/2007)This page contains recordings of recent presentations made by Iowa State University Extension Specialists.
2007 ISU Animal Industry Report Available (Posted on 2/21/2007)Receive 2007 ISU Animal Industry Report Online or CD-ROM
Flexible Farm Lease Agreements (Posted on 2/2/2007)Fluctuating markets and uncertain yields make it difficult to arrive at a fair cash rental rate in advance of each crop year. Some owners and tenants are working with flexible lease agreements. ISU Extension has the latest information for cash rental information, for flexible farm lease agreements, and lease forms.
2006 Iowa Crop Performance Tests (Posted on 2/1/2007)2006 Iowa Crop Performance Tests - Alfalfa and other Forages; Corn; Oats and Barley; Soybeans - now available.