Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
Farm Management
Data Publications
- 2011 Cash Rent Survey
- 2012 Custom Rate Survey
- Iowa Land Value Survey
- 2011 Estimated Costs of Crop Production
- 2011 Estimated Cost of Livestock Production
- Estimating Farm Machinery Costs
Lease Forms
- Iowa Farm Lease
- Cash Farm Lease w/ Flexible Provisions
- Iowa Cash Rent Farm Lease (Short Form)
- Notice of Lease Termination
Guidance
Statewide Resources
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Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.
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In-depth self-study courses and resource centers that provide management education to agricultural producers, educators and service providers.
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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.
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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.
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The only statewide survey that collects information on land values in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. Current and historical data available.
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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.
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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.
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The Value Added Agriculture Program (VAAP) provides unbiased, science-based information to help establish or expand agricultural-related businesses in Iowa.
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Helping to make agriculture more energy efficient. Tips and pointers on equipment maintenance and operation, farmstead electric use, and fuel efficiency.
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An educational program dedicated to strengthening women's roles in the modern farm enterprise.
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Works to promote efficient pork production technologies in Iowa, maintain Iowa's pork industry leadership and strengthen rural development efforts.
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Working to develop and deliver the latest in research-based information to improve the profitability and vitality of Iowa’s beef industry.
