Outreach and Extension

Agriculture Programs

Farm Management

Estimated Cost of Crop Production in Iowa -- 2009: Author(s): Mike Duffy, Darnell Smith; FM 1712, ISU Extension, December, 2008; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Farmland Ownership and Tenure in Iowa, 2007: Author(s): Michael Duffy, Darnell Smith; PM, ISU Extension, No.PM 1983, November, 2008; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Survey of Iowa Leasing Practices, 2007: Author(s): Michael Duffy, Darnell Smith, William M. Edwards; FM 1811, ISU Extension, August, 2008; [Abstract]
Estimated Costs for Production, Storage, and Transportation of Switchgrass: Author(s): Michael Duffy; PM 2042, ISU Extension, December, 2007; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
2006 Iowa Land Value Survey: Author(s): Michael Duffy, Darnell Smith; FM 1825, ISU Extension, January, 2007; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Voluntary Environmental Improvement Programs: Comparing CNMP and EMS on Western Iowa Livestock Farms: Author(s): Suzanne Schuknecht, John D. Lawrence, Joe Lally; Journal of Extension, December, 2006; [Abstract]
USDA Commodity Programs and Risk Management: Author(s): William M. Edwards; FM-1872e, ISU Extension, June, 2006; [Abstract]
Combine Harvester Econometric Model with Forward Speed Optimization: Author(s): N.E. Isaac, G.R. Quick, S.J. Birrell, William M. Edwards, B.A. Coers; Applied Engineering in Agriculture, Vol. 22, No.1, pp. 25-31, February, 2006; [Abstract] [Publisher's Link]
Looking for a Job, Finding the Right Employee: Author(s): James Kliebenstein, Terence Hurley, Peter Orazem, D. Miller, S. May; A.S. Leaflet R2169, ISU Animal Industry Report, Ames, IA, 2006; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
A Look at the Employment in the United States Swine Production Industry: Author(s): James Kliebenstein, Terence Hurley, Peter Orazem, D. Miller, S. May; A.S. Leaflet R2168, ISU Animal Industry Report, Ames, IA, 2006; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Work Environment, Job Satisfaction, Top Employees Work Interests: Author(s): James Kliebenstein, Terence Hurley, Peter Orazem, D Miller, S. May; A.S. Leaflet R2166, ISU Animal Industry Report, Ames, IA, 2006; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Iowa's Changing Swine Industry: Author(s): Mark Honeyman, Michael Duffy; Iowa State University Animal Industry Report, 2006, Department of Animal Science, January, 2006; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Estimated Returns to Iowa Farmland: Author(s): Michael Duffy, Ann Holste; Journal of the ASFMRA, Vol. 68, No.1, pp. 102-109, July, 2005; [Abstract] [Publisher's Link]
2004 Iowa Land Value Survey: Author(s): Michael Duffy, Darnell Smith; ISU Extension, No.FM 1825, February, 2005; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Iowa Beef Producer Profile, 2005: A Survey of Iowa Cow-Calf and Feedlot Owners by the Iowa Beef Center: Author(s): John D. Lawrence, Suzanne Schuknecht; Iowa Beef Center, ISU Economics Department Publication, 2005; [Abstract]
Agricultural Management E-School: Extension Education over the Internet: Author(s): William M. Edwards, Timothy R. Eggers; Proceeding, American Journal of Agricultural Economics, pp. 778-781, August 2004; [Abstract]
Delayed and Prevented Planting Provisions for Multiple Peril Crop Insurance: Author(s): William M. Edwards; ISU Extension, ISU Extension, No.FM 1859, June, 2004; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Cash Rental Rates for Iowa -- 2004 Survey: Author(s): William M. Edwards, Darnell Smith; Cash Rental Rates for Iowa -- 2004 Survey, ISU Extension, No.FM 1851, June, 2004; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Farm Management: Author(s): Ronald D. Kay, William M. Edwards, Patricia A. Duffy; McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, No.5, pp. 445, 2004; [Abstract]
Suggested Closing Inventory Prices for 2003 Records: Author(s): William Edwards; Ag Decision Maker, ISU Extension, No.FM 1490, November, 2003; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Improving Your Farm Lease Contract: Author(s): William M. Edwards; Improving Your Farm Lease Contract, ISU Extension, No.FM 1854, June, 2003; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Group Risk Plan and Group Risk Income Protection: Author(s): William M. Edwards; ISU Extension Publication, ISU Extension, No.FM 1850, March, 2003; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Custom Farming: An Alternative to Leasing: Author(s): William M. Edwards, Darnell Smith; ISU Extension Publication, ISU Extension, No.FM 1823, March, 2003; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Actual Production History and Insurance Units for Multiple Peril Crop Insurance: Author(s): William M. Edwards; ISU Extension Publication, ISU Extension, No.FM 1860, March, 2003; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Managing Risk with Crop Insurance: Author(s): William M. Edwards; ISU Extension Publication, ISU Extension, No.FM 1854, March, 2003; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Crop Revenue Insurance: Author(s): William M. Edwards, Donald Hofstrand; Crop Revenue Insurance, ISU Extension, No.FM 1853, March, 2003; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Catastrophic Crop Insurance: Author(s): William M. Edwards; ISU Extension Publication, ISU Extension, No.FM 1852, March, 2003; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Multiple Peril Crop Insurance: Author(s): William M. Edwards, Donald Hofstrand; ISU Extension Publication, ISU Extension, No.FM 1826, March, 2003; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
2004 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey: Author(s): William M. Edwards; 2004 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey, ISU Extension, No.FM 1698, March, 2003; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Natural Resources Custom Rate Survey: Author(s): William M. Edwards; Natural Resources Custom Rate Survey, ISU Extension, No.FM 1873, March, 2003; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Iowa Farm Building Rental Rate Survey: Author(s): William M. Edwards; Iowa Farm Building Rental Rate Survey, ISU Extension, No.FM 1838, December, 2002; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Machinery Management: Fieldwork Days in Iowa: Author(s): Mark Hanna, William Edwards; Extension, ISU Extension, No.PM 1874, November, 2002; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002: Conservation Security Program: Author(s): Mike Duffy; ISU Extension, No.FM 1872b, June, 2002; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002: Environmental Quality Incentives Program: Author(s): Mike Duffy; ISU Extension, No.FM 1872c, June, 2002; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Cash Rental Rates for Iowa: 2002 Survey: Author(s): William Edwards, Darnell Smith; Extension, ISU Extension, No.FM 1851, May, 2002; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
2002 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey: Author(s): William Edwards, Darnell Smith, Erica Robertson; Extension, ISU Extension, No.FM 1698, March, 2002; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002: Commodity Programs for Crops: Author(s): William M. Edwards; ISU Extension, ISU Extension, No.FM-1872a, 2002; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Farm Financial Planning Program: Author(s): Mike Duffy; ISU Extension, No.PM 1775, January, 2002; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Equilibrium Analysis of Antibiotic Use and Replanting Decisions in Apple Production, An: Author(s): David A. Hennessy, Jutta Roosen; Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Vol. 26, No.2, pp. 539-553, December, 2001; [Abstract]
Who Benefits from Biotechnology?: Author(s): Mike Duffy; Proceeding, American Seed Trade Association meetings, Chicago, IL, December 2001; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
2001 Land Value Survey: Author(s): Mike Duffy, Darnell Smith; ISU Extension, December, 2001; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Machinery Management: Replacement Strategies for Farm Machinery: Author(s): William Edwards; ISU Extension, Vol. PM 1860, November, 2001; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Machinery Management: Farm Machinery Selection: Author(s): William Edwards; ISU Extension, No.PM 952, November, 2001; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Machinery Management: Combine Ownership or Custom Hire: Author(s): William Edwards, Mark Hanna; ISU Extension, No.PM 786, November, 2001; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Machinery Management: Estimating Farm Machinery Costs: Author(s): William Edwards; ISU Extension, No.PM 710, November, 2001; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Iowa Farmland Rental Rates, 1992-2001: Author(s): William Edwards; ISU Extension, July, 2001; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
So You Have Inherited a Farm: Author(s): Mike Duffy, John Baker; ISU Extension, No.PM 1876, July, 2001; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Machinery Management: Joint Machinery Ownership: Author(s): William Edwards; ISU Extension, No.PM 1373, April, 2001; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Machinery Management: Transferring Ownership of Farm Machinery: Author(s): William Edwards; ISU Extension, No.PM 1450, April, 2001; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Machinery Management: Acquiring Farm Machinery Services--Ownership, Custiom Hire, Rental Leasing: Author(s): William Edwards, Vernon M. Meyer; ISU Extension, No.PM 787, April, 2001; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Estimating Cash Rental Rates for Farmland: Author(s): William Edwards, Darnell Smith; ISU Extension, No.FM 1851, May, 2000; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Estimating Cash Rental Rates for Farmland: Author(s): William Edwards, Darnell Smith; ISU Extension, No.FM 1851, May, 2000; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Your Farm Income Statement: Author(s): William Edwards; March 1, 2000; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Value-Added Land Values: Author(s): Robert W. Jolly, Sergio H. Lence; Choices, Vol. 15, No.1, pp. 18-23, First Quarter, 2000; [Abstract]
Who Will Retire Member's Equity?: Author(s): Roger G. Ginder; May 1, 1999; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Specialty Markets Bring Different Risk Management Needs: Author(s): Roger G. Ginder; ISU Economics Working Paper #NDN0046, April 2, 1999; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Cargill's Acquisition of Continental Grain's: Author(s): Marvin Hayenga, Robert Wisner; ISU Economics Working Paper #NDN0044, April 2, 1999; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Large Scale Closed Cooperative Swine Production Under Uncertainty: Author(s): Roger G. Ginder; April 2, 1999; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Two Generation Farming: Transferring Machinery and Livestock: Author(s): William Edwards, Don Hofstrand; ISU Extension, No.PM 1474d, November, 1998; [Abstract] [Download PDF]
Gains From Improved Risk Management, in Managing Change-Managing Risk: A Primer for Agriculture: Author(s): Robert W. Jolly; PM-1695, ISU Extension, 1997; [Abstract]