Our bimonthly newsletter, Community Matters Now, highlights the work of ISU Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development (CED) to foster thriving, resilient Iowa communities and economies ...
Farm Financial Planning is for anyone who wants to understand a complete picture of their farm financial situation. It helps take the guesswork out of whether or not a change would increase ...
Corn stover is an abundant source of winter feed for beef cows in Iowa. When supplemented with protein, vitamins and minerals, stover can supply the nutritional needs of cows that are in moderately ...
Iowa 4-H Youth Development is the premier youth development program of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Providing research-based education to K-12 youth, Iowa 4-H focuses on Healthy ...
The carbon intensity (CI) score of a farm's corn or soybean crop is a metric in evaluating agricultural sustainability. For farmers looking to improve profitability and environmental stewardship, ...
The estimated costs of corn, corn silage, soybean, alfalfa, and pasture maintenance in this report are based on data from several sources. They include the annual Iowa Farm Business Association record ...
Promotion of a value-added business and/or its products and services is important, especially for businesses selling directly to consumers. Promotion includes all activities designed to inform, ...
Small farm is a broad term that was defined by the National Commission of Small Farms as a farm with income less than $250,000 a year. A common definition of part-time farming is a farmer who works ...