Farm Management

Local Highlights

March 30, 2021

Grant Writing 101 Scheduled April 28 in Keota

Representatives of nonprofits, local government, schools and other organizations are encouraged to register for Grant Writing 101, which will be presented from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28 at Keota City Hall, 225 E. Broadway Ave., Keota

February 2, 2021

Former Iowa State University Extension Swine Specialist Recognized as Honorary Master Pork Producer

Through his 20-plus year career as a swine extension specialist in southeast Iowa, he became a source of sound science and real-life experience to producers and others in the pork industry.

August 20, 2020

Extension and Outreach Offers Timely Resources Following Wind Storm

Helpful resources are available as Iowans continue with cleanup and recovery

May 18, 2020

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Launches Resource Coordination Center to Assist Livestock Producers

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has formed a Resource Coordination Center (RCC) to support Iowa livestock producers affected by the COVID-19 supply chain disruptions.

April 16, 2020

Farm Management Webinar Series

Timely Topics for Managing Agricultural Risks March 2020

More County News

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

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.
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.
Iowa Pork Industry Center

Works to promote efficient pork production technologies in Iowa, maintain Iowa's pork industry leadership and strengthen rural development efforts.
Ag Decision Maker (AgDM)

Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.
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.
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.
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.
Annie's Project

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