Have an interest in the latest advances for reducing nitrogen and phosphorus loss from your corn and soybean acres, but not sure where to look? The Iowa Nutrient Research Center can help! The Iowa Nutrient Research Center’s (INRC) purpose is to pursue science-based approaches to evaluating the performance of current and emerging nutrient management practices, providing practice implementation recommendations, and developing new practices...

Bats in Iowa Woodlands

When most people think of bats, Halloween decorations and spooky stories often come to mind. However, bats are also some of our hardest-working wildlife! Iowa’s nine bat species feed on insects, providing valuable natural pest control in forests, farms, and communities. Unfortunately, bat populations have declined in recent decades due to habitat loss and white-nose syndrome. Fortunately, woodland owners can help! Below are 4 tips for promoting better habitat for bats...

Iowa Learning Farms is excited to announce the release of four new infographics in our Beyond the Basics: Advanced Cover Crops Series. Joining Minimizing Corn Seedling Disease, the new infographics cover the impacts of the C:N ratio on nutrient cycling, weed suppression, grazing, and soil health...