Agriculture and Natural Resources has many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
Farm Management
Local Highlights
Links of Interest:
Harrison County Ag Nutshell View
2005 Iowa Farmland Value Survey
2006 Iowa Custom Farm Rate Survey
Ag Decision Maker--online newsletter and financial tool.
Understanding Grain Marketing Contracts
Farmdoc (Crop Insurance Online Calculator)
Current Ag Marketing Strategies Newsletters:
- 2006 Dead Count Bounce (Nov, 06)
- Soybeans: LDP and Market Loans Strategies (Oct,06)
- Corn LDP and Market Loan Strategies (Sept, 06)
- USDA August Report: Fact or Fiction (Aug. 06)
- December Corn Highs - July 2006
- Understanding Crop Basis--June 2006
Publications:
Integrated Pest Management:
Harrison County Pest Resistance
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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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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In-depth self-study courses and resource centers that provide management education to agricultural producers, educators and service providers.
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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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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 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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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 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.
