12-23-98

Contacts:
John Miranowski, Economics, (515) 294-6741
Elaine Edwards, Extension Communication Systems, (515) 294- 5168
Steve Jones, News Service, (515) 294-4778

NEW WEB ADDRESS, CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR FARM ECONOMY ISSUES PAGE ON THE WEB

AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State University's Farm Economy Issues web page has a new, shorter address. The page now is at isufarmeconomyteam.org on the web.

The page includes a list of Iowa State University faculty and staff available to respond to agricultural and other questions associated with the decline in farm commodity prices.

A new feature is a calendar of events. Located in the page's "Current Topics" section, the calendar lists meetings and programs related to the farm economy and farm management.

The Farm Economy Team consists of more than 40 faculty and staff from all eight ISU colleges, ISU Extension and other university offices. ISU personnel will answer questions and provide advice to farmers, agribusiness operators and rural residents dealing with economic problems.

The web pages also feature links to many ISU programs and services addressing financial planning, farm management, livestock and crop issues, business subjects, family and youth assistance, stress and other topics.

Also included are audiotapes, ISU news releases and links to the Iowa Concern hotline and publications concerning agricultural finances and related topics. The information on the web pages also is available at county extension offices.

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