Managing Your Farm In An Economic Downturn
Recorded December 18, 2015 | A discussion of strategies farmers can use to successfully manage their farm during the current economic downturn in crop agriculture.
Read MoreChanging Business Climate for Agriculture and the Outlook for 2015
Recorded December 5, 2014 | The panelists outline drivers of this changing business climate and discuss strategies farms can put in place to help manage the downturn in crop agriculture and the upswing in animal agriculture.
Read MoreFarm Bill Choices
Recorded December 5, 2014 | A discussion of farm program choices that farmers and landowners need to make in early 2015. Programs discussed include ARC-County, PLC, and ARC-Individual, as well as base acreage reallocation and yield updating.
Read MoreCorn Drying and Shrink Comparison
Iowa State University offers corn producers resources to help weigh potential delayed harvest and/or result in additional field losses due to drier stalks and ears against potential drying charges and/or discounts.
Read MoreComparison of Drying Systems
Use Iowa State University’s spreadsheet decision tool to compare total drying cost per bushel based on the type of drying system and price inputs.
Read MoreEstimating the Cost for Drying Corn
The cost of drying corn grain will depend on the type and size of drying system utilized, the amount of moisture to be removed, the weather conditions during the drying period, and the current per unit costs for electricity and drying fuel.
Read MoreFarm Building Rental Rate Survey
Farm buildings and livestock facilities often outlast their owner’s need for them, but can still provide usable service. Farm operators and livestock producers may be able to make use of certain types of farm buildings but are not in a position to invest in new facilities.
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