Still, Iowa has some of the most fertile agricultural land (about 70% of the state's area is cropland) in the world. Economy The deep, porous soil yields corn and other grains in tremendous quantities, and the corn-fed hogs and cattle are nationally known. In 1997, Iowa led the ...
Finding predictors that influence AFL risk annually is an important cost-effective risk tool and, therefore, is a high priority to ensure hazard management and optimal grain utilization to maximize the utility of the nation's corn crop.Branstad-Spates, Emily H....
Energy inputs and GHG emissions associated with crop production include fuel for machinery operations and production and transportation of inputs. FEAT accounts for these inputs for estimates of GHG emissions and energy use. In summary, corn stover as a bioenergy feedstock has generally been ...
Yields of corn — the king crop in these parts, and planted on about 90 million acres nationwide — are at least doubled by fertilizer, and farmers want to be sure their crops have enough nutrients. Adding to the problem are the quick drainage systems that lie beneath so many fields —...
Other factors negatively affecting Iowa's environment include the extensive use of older coal-fired power plants, fertilizer and pesticide runoff from crop production, and diminishment of the Jordan Aquifer. The 2020â2023 North American drought has affected Iowa particularly: As of January ...
December 20, 2023/Leave a comment White Pine Tree What is the greenest crop in Iowa? You might say clover, corn, or grass but it is actually Evergreen trees. These trees are green year-round while those other species are harvested or go dormant during the winter months. ...
Bird use of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and row-crop fields was studied in central Iowa from May through July 1991-1993. Thirty-three bird species w... Patterson,MP,Best,... - 《Amer Midland Naturalist》 被引量: 359发表: 1996年 Bird abundance and nesting success in Iowa CRP field...
Iowans All Eat Tons of Sweet Corn I mean, Iowans do seem to love it. But, it's not a terribly common crop here... so I think it's fair to say corn, as a food, is no more popular in Iowa than anywhere. Nebraska however... ...
Corn (maize) was crucial in Iowa's agriculture, with most of the crop being utilized as livestock feed. World War I created a temporary demand for maximum production, leading to high prices. However, Iowa faced recurring agricultural surpluses, low prices, and high land values after the war...
the cooler the spring, the more mushrooms you can spot/forage in May. That doesn't mean you can't spot other kinds of mushrooms this time of the year. If you have a garden, crop debris, or an area covered in wood chips, you might be able to smell this mushroom before you actually...