Agriculture and Natural Resources has many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
Farm Management
LEASES:
Adapting Crop Share agreements
WEBSITES FOR FARMING INFORMATION:
I.S.U. Beginning Farmer Center-Resources to help our next generation of farmers
CARD - Center for Agricultural and Rural Development
Farmdoc (Crop Insurance Online Calculator)
Understanding New Generation Grain Contracts
PUBLICATIONS:
“Tracking the Energy Use on Your Farm” (PM 2089C
PM 1709 Fuel Required for field operations
FM 1712 Estimated Cost of crop Production in Iowa
PM 696 - Estimating Field Capacity of Farm Machines
PM 710 Estimating Farm Machinery Cost
PM786 Acquiring Farm Machinery Servies: Ownership, Custom Hire, Rental & Leasing
PM 952 Farm Machinery Selection
PM1373 Joint Machinery Ownership
PM1450 Transferring Ownership of Farm Machinery
PM 1860 Replacement Strategies for Farm Machinery
Statewide Resources
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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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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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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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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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Works to promote efficient pork production technologies in Iowa, maintain Iowa's pork industry leadership and strengthen rural development efforts.
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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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In-depth self-study courses and resource centers that provide management education to agricultural producers, educators and service providers.
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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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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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An educational program dedicated to strengthening women's roles in the modern farm enterprise.
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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.
