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July 11, 2018

Cash Rental Rates & Farmland Values

Get current cash rental rates, farmland values surveys along with recorded videos and webcasts.

April 3, 2018

ISU Extension and Outreach Survey Shows Decline in Custom Rates

March 16, 2018, 9:05 am | Alejandro Plastina, Ann Johanns

An overall decrease of 5.6 percent for custom work can be expected in 2018, according to results of the 2018 Custom Rate Survey, conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

January 31, 2018

Attend the Iowa Small Farm Conference at Iowa State University

The third annual Iowa Small Farms Conference will be held on February 10, 2018, at the Scheman Building at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Speakers will highlight topics that include farm finances, hops production, gardening, wildlife habitat, beekeeping and much more. Offering a wealth of information on a wide variety of topics, the goal of this one-day conference is that attendees gain valuable insight on enterprise options and acreage management strategies.

August 10, 2017

Iowa State University Field Day Aug. 24 to Focus on New Crop Forecasting Project

An Iowa State University project to forecast and evaluate real-time soil and crop conditions in specific fields will be the subject of a field day Aug. 24 at the Agricultural Engineering/Agronomy Farm near Boone.

August 1, 2017

Drought Meetings to be Offered in South-Central Iowa

South-central Iowa counties are currently under a moderate drought with some areas now under a severe drought. The drought conditions are causing major concerns for both crop and livestock producers. To help address those concerns, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be hosting six free drought meetings at the following locations.

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Corn Rootworm

European Corn Borer

Statewide Resources

Ag Decision Maker (AgDM)

Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.
Iowa Learning Farms

Iowa Learning Farms is building a Culture of Conservation, calling attention to the importance of improved water and soil quality through conservation farming practices.
Agronomy Extension

Entryway to crop production, soil and nutrient management, weed management, and ag weather information.
Integrated Crop Management News

Your source for comprehensive crop production news and information from Iowa State University specialists and agronomists.
Iowa Crop Performance Tests

Providing direct, unbiased comparisons of corn hybrids and soybean varieties, in a number of different environments.
Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic

The Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic provides diagnosis of plant problems (plant diseases, insect damage, and assessment of herbicide damage) and the identification of insects and weeds from the field, garden, and home.
Daily soil temperatures by county

Daily 4” soil temperatures for Iowa counties to assist with crop management decisions and nutrient applications.
Soil and Land Use

The Iowa Soil and Land Use site provides data related to the agricultural and non-agricultural uses of Iowa land to help you determine the right use for your soil.
Soil Fertility

Find resources on soil nutrients, nutrient management, soil sampling and testing, interpretations and recommendations.
Iowa Manure Management Action Group

Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.
Iowa Grain Quality Initiative

Knowledge and information that improves the efficiency of traditional commodity grain markets and assists emerging markets for user-specific grains.