Posts With Keyword ‘Iowa State University Extension’

Iowa Farmland Values Decrease in 2009

Posted: Thursday, December 17th, 2009 at 6:29 am

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An annual survey conducted by Iowa State University Extension shows the value of Iowa Farmland decreasing by 2.2 percent in 2009; the first decrease in the statewide average in a decade.

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Keywords: Farmland Value, Iowa State University Extension, Jasper County, Mahaska County, Marion County

Agriculture’s Impact on Local Economy Calculated

Posted: Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 6:25 am

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Agriculture and ag-related industry play an important role in Marion County’s economy, but it does not play as large of a role in the local economy as the statewide average.

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Keywords: Agriculture, Economy, farm, Iowa State University Extension, Marion County