ISU outlook economists look at general business conditions along with more detailed reports on agriculutural commodities.

With the number of farms declining, one might expect a surplus of farm workers. But there is none because of a number of factors, say these agricultural economists. This is an introductory article for a series reporting a detailed study of Iowa farm labor.

Water and recreation go together. Iowa has many potential water recreation areas, including man-made or constructed lakes. The author gives a broad outline for those concerned with recreational development, indicating the many considerations for a sound project down to estimating costs for specific projects.