This 2023 webinar series addressed several topics where women farmland owners indicated an interest. The final episode focused on the use of buffers to slow water down, best practices and long-term impacts with Catherine DeLong, ISU Water Quality Program Manager. Learn more on this and other programs from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag website.
Farmland leasing is a popular topic of conversation year round in Iowa with much of Iowa farmland under a rental agreement. Ag Decision Maker has a multitude of information relating to leasing arrangements under the Whole Farm – Leasing section, https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/wdleasing.html .
Ag Decision Maker (AgDM) includes rental rate surveys, forms, and information on agreements and types of leases. Survey information includes farmland cash rental rate surveys from ISU Extension and Outreach and USDA, and historical county cropland cash rental rates. Forms are available for lease agreements; lease supplements for farm, conservation, and drainage improvements; and farm lease termination notice. Information on types of leases covers cash, flexible cash, crop share, pasture, building, storage, or beef cow leases. Additional information related to leasing arrangements is available on improving a farm lease contract, legal considerations, farm resumes or newsletters, and self-employment tax.
Ag Decision Maker Resources:
Resources that are commonly requested related to farmland leasing include the following publications.
ISU Farmland Cash Rental Rate Survey includes cash rental rates for the listed year by state, region, and county. Rates are represented for tillable farm ground, hay, oats, corn stalk grazing, and hunting rights.
Flexible cash leases a topic that has brought about an increase of questions and interest over the past few years. The publication Flexible Farm Lease Agreements lays the groundwork for these types of leases. The publication Flexible Cash Rent Lease Examples gives additional examples of flexible cash lease agreements.
A farmland lease contract is an agreement between two or more individuals; the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation provides insight to the legal and taxation issues surrounding farmland leases in the publication Iowa Farm Leases – Legal, Economic, and Tax Considerations.
Other Resources:
Ag Lease 101 a product of the North Central Farm Management Extension Committee which is represented by several universities across the Mid-West. On Ag Lease 101 under the documents tab, individuals can find lease publications and forms for fixed and flexible cash, crop share, pasture, and beef cow rental arrangements.
Web Soil Survey (WSS) is a resource that provides soil data and information. Individuals can use WSS to find the soil types and related information for their farm. Assistance for using Web Soil Survey to map and find Iowa Corn Suitability Ratings is also available on the Ag Decision Maker website.
The first of its kind Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Cybersecurity on the Farm Conference will be held at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames. The conference takes place on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
In an era where technology is reshaping every industry, farming stands at the crossroads of innovation and tradition. This one-day conference is designed to address the unique intersection of today’s agriculture and cybersecurity.
For farmers, this workshop offers insights into the ever-evolving world of digital lending in farming and the shift toward online agricultural marketplaces. There will be critical discussions on the potential cyber threats that emerge when working in the agricultural sector. By the end of the day, farmers will be better equipped to navigate farming on the internet while keeping a keen eye on safety and security.
“As a farmer I’m used to risk from the markets and the weather, but it has been very eye-opening to learn how vulnerable my farm and family can be to cybersecurity risks,” said Alexis Stevens, farm management specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “Conferences like this one are helping me implement strategies to avoid cyberattacks so I can have peace of mind.
The resource fair will be available during the lunch hour and breaks. The resource fair features experts and service providers at the juncture of farming and cyber tech.
Through panel discussions with industry experts and a resource fair with trusted service providers, this conference is designed to support farmers as they work to create a seamless integration of cybersecurity into existing systems.
“Bad actors are increasingly targeting agriculture and farmers, and as a farmer, you need to know what the threats are, how you can be prepared and where you can turn for help. This is exactly what our panelists will be discussing,” said Doug Jacobson, university professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of the Center for Cybersecurity Innovation & Outreach.
Participants will be part of a transformative dialogue. As farming goes digital, it’s important to ensure that it is secure. Registration is available through January 10, and the cost is $40. Refreshments and lunch are included. View the full agenda, https://go.iastate.edu/2024FARMCYBERSECURITYEVENT. Register online at https://go.iastate.edu/BPGFN4.
This conference is being offered by the ISU Extension and Outreach Farm Management Team and the Center for Cybersecurity Innovation & Outreach.
Contact Madeline Schultz for more information at schultz@iastate.edu or 515-294-0588.
Registration is open until December 11 for the Iowa Farmers of Color Conference to be held December 16th from 9am-4pm at Jasper Winery, Des Moines. RSVP here!
