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Category Archives: Farming
Algae risk increased by wet spring
Record levels of rain this spring and the resulting agricultural runoff are causing researchers to predict high levels of algae during the summer months that would put recreational water users at risk.
Posted in Farming, News, Water quality
Tagged agricultural runoff, agriculture, algae, algae blooms, DNR, Lake MacBride, Lake MacBride State Park
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Fungus Threatens Bats in Iowa
A fungus, Geomyces destructans, has been found on a single bat in Maquoketa Caves State Park. The fungus causes white-nose syndrome (WNS), a desease that has killed 7 million bats since 2006.
Posted in Farming, News, Wildlife
Tagged Bat, fungus, Geomyces destructans, Maquoketa Caves State Park, white-nose syndrome
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Secretary Vilsack announces voluntary water quality program for MN farmers
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, former governor of Iowa, has launched an experimental program in Minnesota to provide farmers with protection from increased regulation. In return, the farmers will adopt environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
Posted in Farming, News, Politics, Water quality
Tagged Minnesota, MN, pollution, Tom Vilsack, water quality
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Iowa Senate Subcomittee Unanimously Approves Bill to Incentivize Wind Energy Installations
An Iowa Senate subcommittee has unanimously approved a bill that would incentivize small wind energy installations. If passed by the full Senate and the Iowa House, the bill would instate what is called a feed-in tariff, guaranteeing a minimum price … Continue reading
On the Radio: EPA confirms rootworm resistant to Monsanto insecticide
Listen to this week’s radio segment here or read the transcript below. This week’s segment discusses rootworms’ resistance to insecticide. The Environmental Protection Agency confirmed that rootworms have developed a resistance to Monsanto seed corn in Iowa. This is the Iowa Environmental Focus.
Posted in Farming, Land, News, On the Radio, Wildlife
Tagged corn, farmers, farming, insecticide, monsanto, On the Radio, pesticide, rootworm
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Farm bill could lead to less organic agriculture
The new farm bill extension that went into place on January 1st could limit the amount of organic agriculture. This new legislation cuts most funding for organic agriculture programs. This includes a program that reimburses much of the cost of … Continue reading
Posted in Farming, News
Tagged Farm Bill, Iowa Public Radio, IPR, organic certification, Organic farming
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On the Radio: Governor proposes plan to reduce dead zone
Listen to this week’s radio segment here or read the transcript below. This week’s segment discusses a proposal by Governor Terry Branstad to reduce Iowa’s nutrient runoff. Governor Terry Branstad has released a 200-page proposal to reduce Iowa’s impact on the Gulf … Continue reading
Posted in Farming, News, Politics, Water quality
Tagged Branstad, Dead Zone, farmers, farming, Governor, Gulf of Mexico, Nutrient pollution
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Nine Month Farm Bill Extension Maintains Status Quo
As part of the Fiscal Cliff deal, the nation’s farm bill was extended for nine months with minor modifications, an outcome that pleased few and left many substantial issues to be resolved by a new Congress. Farm bills are typically … Continue reading
UNI to host meeting on farming antibiotic-free chickens and eggs
The University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education is educating farmers in order to encourage the use of local, antibiotic-free chickens and eggs. Tomorrow at 2pm, farmers will meet on UNI’s campus to hear from Tony Halsted … Continue reading
Iowa Crop Losses Exceed $1 Billion in 2012
The drought and heat wave this year inflicted more than $1 billion worth of damage to Iowa corn and soybean crops, according to estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA administers the federal crop insurance program which … Continue reading
