October 2023 Ag Decision Maker Updates

Ag Decision Maker Newsletter (pdf)
- Planning for end-of-life costs and expenses — Kitt Tovar Jensen
- Pork industry structural changes possible — Lee Schulz
- Exports remain a drag — Chad Hart
New and Updated Files
Crops — Costs & Returns
- ARC-CO & PLC Per Acre Payment Estimator for Iowa, 2023-2024 (Decision Tool)
- Farm Bill Per Acre Payment Projections and Data by Crop and County for Iowa, 2019-2022 (Decision Tool)
Crops — Outlook
- Chad Hart’s Latest Outlook video (Voiced Media) (October 16, 2023)
- Outlook video (Voiced Media) (October 1, 2023)
- Current Profitability Models
Whole Farm — Leasing
- Lease Supplement for Investing in Improvements on a Rented Farm
Whole Farm — Financial
- Understanding Cash Flow Analysis
- Financial Performance Measures for Iowa Farms
Whole Farm — Transition & Estate Planning
- End-of-Life Taxes and Expenses (Webinar replay) (October 11, 2023)
Business Development — Starting a Business
- Vision and Mission Statements — a Roadmap of Where You Want to Go and How to Get There

Answers and resources on Iowa farm management and outlook for making well informed ag decisions.