Farm Management

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April 26, 2018

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.

May 1, 2017

Women Marketing Grain series coming to Central Iowa

Women participating in this four-session course held at DMACC West Campus will develop a plan for marketing corn and soybeans.

May 1, 2017

Greenhorn Grazing Workshop Series Returns to Southern Iowa

This five-part series covers concepts relevant to all producers of grass-based livestock with topics ranging from the importance of managing forage, soil fertility, and water and fencing systems, to forage species selection, legal fencing and lease issues to winter feeding plans.

January 10, 2017

Video Explains Mediation for Farmers Facing Financial Difficulties

ISU Extension and Outreach video helps explain process, requirements of mediation

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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.
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.
Annie's Project

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

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