Annie’s Project is a national program that empowers women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks and resources. The ISU Extension and Outreach farm management team has also ...
Small Change: Building Financial Security is a personal finance course developed by ISU Extension and Outreach for educators and other school personnel. The course focuses on making more informed ...
Water-based exercises have low impact and can improve physical and mental health. Many people find water exercise to be more enjoyable and easier on their joints than working out on land. In addition, ...
Once the younger party has made a long-term commitment to farming, the parties should consider how to transfer control and ownership of farm assets. In many two-generation farming arrangements, the ...
This article is a basic overview of concepts related to trusts as estate planning tools and is intended to give individuals points to consider as they engage in the estate planning process. Do not ...
Whether your farm has two employees or 25, it is important to be consistent in communications with workers about expectations and conditions of employment. One tool that can assist in this task is a ...
Cropland rental rates released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service averaged $276 per acre in 2024, a 2.6% increase from 2023. Cash rent for pasture was 5.0% higher at $63.50 per acre.
Many tenants and land owners agree to set their cash rental rates based on actual prices, yields and/or production costs each year instead of fixing a rate in advance. More information on flexible ...