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Marketing Local Foods in Iowa - Eggs

As new agriculture entrepreneurs consider producing and marketing food products and current producers seek new markets, they need to conduct preliminary research to determine if there are rules, regulations, certifications, or licenses required for their product or selected market. This publication will help determine the requirements for processing and selling eggs. The included flowchart will guide Iowa producers and processors to the appropriate state agencies or departments.
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FM 1698

2024 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey

Many Iowa farmers hire some custom machine work in their farm business or perform custom work for others. The 2024 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey is intended as a guide in determining custom rates. This information is based on 130 responses and 2,805 custom rates provided by Iowa farmers, custom operators, and farm managers.

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FM 1815

Livestock Enterprise Budgets for Iowa - 2024

This publication contains estimates of production costs for common livestock enterprises in Iowa. Estimates are intended to reflect average or above-average levels of management using common types of technology. Input prices reflect expected average price levels during the year.

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FM 1893

Iowa Farmland and Tenure Survey. 1982-2022: a Forty-Year perspective

Farmland is arguably a farmer's single largest investment item, a major source of collateral, and a key component of the farmer's debt portfolio. As a result, changes in the farmland market and the implications for farmland owners, tenants, and beginning farmers are of interest to policymakers, landowners, producers, and researchers. Using a statistically representative sample of Iowa landowners in July 2022, this study provides an update to the Iowa Farmland Ownership and Tenure survey series and a 40-year perspective on many aspects of land ownership, land tenure, and land transitions.

Previously known as PM 1983.

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FS 62

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Analysis Methods for Hybrid Wines

Measuring SO2 in wine is important. The free SO2 concentration is a measure of how well the wine is protected against microbial and oxidation threats, and there is a legal limit for total SO2 set by the TTB (350 mg/L).

This publication provides several methods for the measurement of SO2, each with various pros and cons.

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PSEP 65

Gloves for Pesticide Use

When mixing, loading, or applying pesticides, gloves are a first line of defense against exposure to pesticides. This publication shares how to choose the right personal protective equipment for different uses.

This replaced AE 3512 - Keep gloves handy for pesticide work -- Safe Farm

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FOR 413

Woodland Assessment Worksheet

Iowa’s woodlands provide landowners and society with a diverse range of critical ecosystem goods and services. Quickly evaluate your woodland areas so you can make informed decisions about your woodland resources and have effective conversations with professional foresters.

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FM 1712

Estimated Costs of Crop Production in Iowa - 2024

This publication estimates the cost of crop production in Iowa for 2024. Estimates for corn following corn, corn following soybeans, corn silage following corn, herbicide tolerant soybeans following corn, strip tillage corn and soybeans, non-herbicide tolerant soybeans following corn, low-till corn and soybeans, oats and hay production, alfalfa, grass pastures, and machinery costs are all included.

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CLG 117

A Closer Look: Stream Delivery of Nitrogen and Phosphorus

The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy addresses the delivery of nutrients to Iowa’s water bodies by point sources and nonpoint sources. This publication visually illustrates the relative stream delivery of nitrogen and phosphorus from different sources across the landscape, both point sources and nonpoint sources, with arrows sized proportionally.

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CLG 118

A Closer Look: Beavers as Superheroes of Water Quality

Beavers offer a host of ecosystem benefits, including improved water quality, increased water storage, and added habitat for other wildlife. This publication explores best management practices for the rural landscape—identifying ways to work with beavers, not against them.

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FFED 44

Getting Started in Agritourism Checklist

This checklist guides agritourism business owners through best management practices when hosting on-farm visitors.

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FFED 45

Iowa Agritourism Business Start-up and Licensing Guide

This checklist guides business owners through licensing needs and resources related to operating an agritourism business in Iowa.

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FM 1421

Deductible Livestock Costs for Adjusting 2023 Income Tax Returns

Estimated deductible costs of production for use in adjusting farm expenses to exclude the cost of producing home-consumed farm produce.

The costs include all cash costs, depreciation, and deductible production costs of homeraised feed. No charge is made for the farm operator’s labor. If hired labor or purchased grain and roughages are used to produce these products, or if high interest costs are incurred, the costs should be increased accordingly. In arriving at production costs, it was assumed that the young animals were raised and fed.

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FM 1825

2023 Iowa Land Value Survey

This annual survey includes information on the average value of an acre of farmland in Iowa by county and how the current year's numbers compare to years past.

Additional information can be found on the Land Value Survey web-portal: https://www.card.iastate.edu/farmland/ which offers visualization tools such as charts and interactive county maps, as well as links to surveys from prior years.

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IPM 52

Evaluation of Soybean Varieties Resistant to Soybean Cyst Nematode in Iowa - 2023

Use of resistant soybean varieties is a very effective strategy for managing soybean cyst nematode (SCN). Numerous SCN-resistant soybean varieties are available for Iowa soybean growers. This report provides details by Iowa State University personnel who evaluate varieties each year.

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CALT 5

Estate and Succession Planning for the Farm

Estate and Succession Planning for the Farm is primarily designed as an educational resource for farmers and ranchers developing estate and succession plans. The workbook provides thorough discussions on the topics of property ownership, wills and trusts, estate and gift tax, income tax planning, business entity planning, and more. This workbook is designed to educate and answer questions that may arise during the planning process. It is intended to complement, not replace, advice from legal and tax experts.

Replaces the previously available Estate Planning (PM 993). PM 0993

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HORT 3075

Growing, Harvesting, and Preserving Herbs

Herbs are plants valued for their flavor, fragrance, and medicinal uses. They require little space and care. Learn about herb planting location, propagation, care, harvesting, drying, storage, and preservation methods. Growing information for more than 20 species is included.

Previously known as PM 1239 - Growing and Drying Herbs

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HORT 3123

Gardening in Iowa Zones

Zone maps are a gardener’s best tool for selecting plants that will do well in local gardens. This publication includes information about and how to use the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map and the AHS Plant Heat Zone Map.

Previously known as RG 215. RG 0215

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