Search Results for 'pesticide drift'

...to pesticides; high levels of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and nitrates in Iowa waterways; and radon as leading carcinogens in Iowa. These are in...

...prairie, alongside their six children and eight grandchildren. They are passionate about restoration and sharing their experience through the variety of educational programming they host. Understanding and Managing Pesticide Drift...

...am trying to develop in my soil. Are we buying pesticides as a form of insurance, to alleviate some perceived risk which may not be all that likely? I don't...

...and soil health, and reduces fertilizer and pesticide use. It also creates food, cover and space for wildlife. Some of these benefits are personal, some are societal and others are...

...He commented, “I want to take ownership of what I’m applying to my farm instead of just using pesticides because it’s what is ‘standard.’ I hope to work toward eliminating...

...Iowa’s Driftless Area, a region known for ridges, valleys and karst geology. Glawe began using cover crops in his integrated crop and livestock operation 15 years ago. “The first reason...

...Northwest Iowa Plains; Southern Iowa Drift Plain). All farmers used two treatments:

Typical - Their typical N fertilizer rate applied to a corn crop. Reduced - An N fertilizer...

...Kerns is the northeast Iowa forestry field specialist for ISU Extension and Outreach. In her role, she works across seven counties in the Driftless Region providing technical support to woodland...

...win is all the benefits of habitat on the landscape. Erosion control, water infiltration, soil building, reduced pesticide and fertilizer use, and 46 more acres of wildlife habitat.

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...habitat needs in order to be successful,” she adds. “Native flowering plants and host plants, nesting and overwintering areas and protection from pesticides are all key components of pollinator habitat....