Curated links to the best Iowa agricultural resources — extension, USDA, legal, insurance, and more.
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Iowa's go-to source for farm financial management, crop budgets, and marketing tools. Free spreadsheet tools for break-even analysis.
Real-time soil temperatures, precipitation maps, and historical weather data from Iowa monitoring stations.
Scouting guides, pest identification, economic thresholds, and ICM News for Iowa row crops.
Integrated pest management resources for Iowa. Pesticide safety, resistance management, and biological control.
Farmer-led organization focused on sustainable and profitable Iowa farming. Strong research network and field days.
Iowa's largest general farm organization. Legislative advocacy, insurance, and member programs.
Advocacy and checkoff programs for Iowa corn farmers. Market development and research.
Research, checkoff, and advocacy for Iowa soybean farmers. On-farm research network.
Iowa beef cattle advocacy, programs, and resources for cow-calf and feedlot producers.
Iowa pork industry advocacy, production resources, and producer education programs.
Locate your county FSA and NRCS office for farm loans, crop insurance, conservation programs, and commodity support.
FSA Iowa state office — commodity programs, farm loans, disaster assistance, and conservation.
NRCS Iowa — EQIP, CSP, conservation practice technical assistance, and wetland programs.
USDA's crop insurance programs. ARC/PLC enrollment, coverage options, and premium estimator tools.
Estimate crop insurance premiums for Iowa corn, soybeans, and other crops by county and coverage level.
Find a certified farm manager or rural appraiser in Iowa for professional land and operation management.
ISU Ag Decision Maker succession planning worksheets. Free tools for transition planning, estate analysis, and family communication.
Find an Iowa agricultural attorney specializing in land, estate, succession, and farm business law.
ISU's ag law center. Free publications on Iowa farm leases, ag tax law, and regulatory compliance.
Iowa DNR permits, manure management plans, nutrient management, and water quality compliance for livestock operations.
Iowa's science-based strategy to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus losses. Best management practices and voluntary programs.
Confined animal feeding operation permits, construction permits, and compliance information from Iowa DNR.
Iowa's USDA Service Centers are your best starting point for nearly any federal program. Find your county FSA and NRCS office — they know the local signup windows, funding levels, and can tell you which programs are oversubscribed in your county.
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