With Chad Penn
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The On-Farm Forestry Field Guide for Iowa is designed to help farmers and landowners confidently establish and maintain effective tree and woodland resources on farms—enhancing their agricultural enterprises as well as the ecology of working agricultural landscapes. Stressing long-range planning and regular assessment of woodlands, this pocket-sized guide offers easy access to information and guidance on management, support services, financial matters, and woodland benefits—available at no cost in print and digital formats.
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With Robert D. Sabo
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With Eric Booth and Kelsie Ferin
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With Dana Kolpin
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With Taylor Vroman
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With Shalamar Armstrong
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With Ehsan Ghane
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With Jessica Gutknecht
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With Elliot Anderson and Keith Schilling
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Though the back roads of Iowa on a clear July morning may reflect the beauty of a Grant Wood painting, the underlying canvas for some who methodically farm those acres of corn and soybean reveals something much less placid—boredom brought on by structural strain. A venturous group of Iowa farmers, however, has found that boredom can also be the brushstroke that inspires innovation.
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Managing Manure Transport with Prairie Strips
Recent science suggests yet another benefit of prairie strips: manure management to prevent the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
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Conservation practices are crucial for sustainable agricultural production and the preservation of healthy ecosystems. These practices significantly enhance soil health, water quality, and biodiversity, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Edge-of-field (EOF) practices, such as saturated buffers, bioreactors, and water quality enhancement wetlands, play a pivotal role in improving water quality by effectively reducing nutrient loads and fostering wildlife habitats.
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Widespread adoption of edge-of-field (EOF) practices—such as saturated buffers, bioreactors, and water quality enhancement wetlands—is vital to achieving the goal of 45% nutrient reduction outlined in the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy. However, few farmers in the state have embraced EOF practices on their land—this project investigates why.
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Iowa is home to a diverse array of wetland ecosystems that provide multiple benefits to humans and the natural world. These wetlands are essential for the survival of plants and animals adapted to life in a wet environment, including many rare and endangered species.
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Learn about how humans and beavers can work together to coexist on our landscapes in both rural and urban settings.
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Learn about the oxbow wetland restoration process with this toolkit.
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Anaerobic Digesters for Renewable Natural Gas
One way farmers can participate in the shift towards more renewable energy is by building an anaerobic digester on their farm or supplying feedstock for a nearby digester.
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