Farm Management

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Farmland Leasing and Land Value Meeting Coming to Le Mars Thursday, August 1st

June 18, 2013

Northwest Iowa farmland values increased by close to 37 percent during 2012. And average farmland cash rental rates have increased by nearly 27 percent since 2011 – and over 51 percent during the past five years.More than half of Iowa farmland is rented. In some Iowa locations, as much as 70 percent of the land is farmed by farmers who don’t own the land.

Plymouth County 4-H Foundation to Serve WHO Tractor Riders in Le Mars

June 14, 2013

Plans are in the works for the Plymouth County 4-H Foundation to serve a noon lunch on Monday June 24, to the more than 500 tractor riders and support staff in the 2013 WHO Radio Tractor Ride as it visits Le Mars. The county 4-H Foundation will be serving a lunch from 11:00 am -1:30 pm at the Le Mars Convention Center, lower level. The menu includes the infamous Pork Producer Pork Chop in a Glove, beans, chips, a Wells Blue Bunny Champ®Ice Cream Cone and beverage.

2013 Cash Rental Rate Survey

May 16, 2013

The 2013 Cash Rental Rate Survey is now available. This publication is the results of a survey of farmers, land owners, and professional farm managers.

Quality Assurance Sessions Scheduled for Iowa Pork Producers

May 3, 2013

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is partnering with the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to offer free Pork Quality Assurance Plus® (PQA Plus®) and Transport Quality Assurance® (TQA®) programs for Iowa pork producers.

Soil Moisture Levels Improving for 2013 Crop Production

May 3, 2013

Iowa State University has completed their spring survey of subsoil moisture in northwest Iowa. Subsoil moisture levels are surveyed in pre-determined areas each spring and fall, says Joel DeJong, Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist.

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Ag Decision Maker (AgDM)

Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.
Agricultural Management E-School (A.M.E.S.)

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Beginning Farmer Center

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.
Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation

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.
Iowa Land Value Survey

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

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.
Ag Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC)

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Value-Added Agriculture Program

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

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

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