This website provides links to Ag Risk Tools, Ag Policy Research Areas (including Food, Environment, Trade, Risk, Science and Technology, and Biorenewables), policy briefs, presentations, and publications. Included as well are basis maps for Iowa and Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) calculators. The Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) conducts innovative public policy and economic research on agricultural, environmental, and food issues. CARD uniquely combines academic excellence with engagement and anticipatory thinking to inform and benefit society.