Farm Management

Local Highlights

March 15, 2013

Now is the time you might be evaluating your forage crops for winter injury. ISU Extension Forage Specialist Stephen Barnhart explains what you can do this spring with winter injury forages.  

February 25, 2013

The 2013 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey was just released.  For more information click here.

February 22, 2013

Check out the results from the 2012 ISU Farm Research Farm Results.

2012 ISU Farm Research Results

December 18, 2012

Locations are announced for private pesticide applicators to receive their continuing educational credits.   Please contact the corresponding extension office to sign up for the continuing education class. The fee to attend this educational option is $20 to ISU Extension. 

October 11, 2012

The Pro Ag Outlook Forum for 2012 was held Tuesday, November 6th.  Key information was discussed during this post-harvest period. Slideshows are available from our presentors.   

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

Statewide Resources

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • 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 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.

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

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

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

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