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Farm custom rate survey shows what Iowans are charging and paying in 2024

Farmers who depend on custom work or provide custom services can review rates charged by others across the state in the latest Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey.The 2024 report was published in the March edition of Ag Decision Maker and includes 130 responses and 2,805 custom rates provided by Iowa farmers, custom operators and farm managers.Farm tasks in the report include everything from planting to harvest, with cost data that reflect the average, median and range for each task.The rates in the report are expected to be charged or paid in 2024, and they include fuel and labor (unless otherwise noted).

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Whole Hog Raffle

The Sidney Christmas Window Walk is hosting a Whole Hog Raffle as a fundraiser for their annual event organized by Shop Sidney.Ticket sales are underway for the raffle and will continue up until the drawing on Aug.

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