Farm Management

Local Highlights

March 27, 2019

We encourage anyone who has suffered flooding damages during this time, beginning March 13^th, that they can register directly with FEMA in a couple of methods.

Call 800-621-3362 between the hours of 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Online – http://disasterassistance.gov 24/7

January 23, 2019

Iowa Concern Hotline: 800-447-1985

Confidential assistance and referral for stress, legal questions and financial concerns are just a phone call away, or if you prefer, on the web.

December 14, 2005

Ag Decision Maker Online

Ag Decision Maker is a decision-oriented agricultural business web site designed for farmers, lenders, farm managers, agriculture instructors, and others. Click on the icon to the side to learn more.

February 16, 2005

Updated Beef Ration Software Now Available

The BRANDS (Beef Ration and Nutrition Decisions Software) software packages have been updated to make them even better for producers and nutritionists. These interactive spreadsheets for Microsoft® Excel from the Iowa Beef Center (IBC) assists producers i

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Links of Interest:

Harrison County Ag Nutshell View

Managing Crop Risks

Energy Estimator

2005 Cash Rental Rates

2005 Iowa Farmland Value Survey

Land Value Web Site

2006 Iowa Custom Farm Rate Survey

Support Iowa Farmers

Iowa Farm Bureau

Ag Decision Maker--online newsletter and financial tool.

Understanding Grain Marketing Contracts

Estimated Livestock Returns

Iowa AgSTATE

CARD

Farmdoc (Crop Insurance Online Calculator)

Renewing the Countryside

Iowa Beginning Farmer Center

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

ISU Extension Agricultural and Natural Resources

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

Statewide Resources

Ag Decision Maker (AgDM)

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

In-depth self-study courses and resource centers that provide management education to agricultural producers, educators and service providers.
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.
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.
Ag Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC)

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.
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.
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.
Iowa Pork Industry Center

Works to promote efficient pork production technologies in Iowa, maintain Iowa's pork industry leadership and strengthen rural development efforts.
Iowa Beef Center

Working to develop and deliver the latest in research-based information to improve the profitability and vitality of Iowa’s beef industry.