Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Leopold Letter Fall 2009

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Renewable, relevant research

How does the Leopold Center support renewable and alternative energy research? The relevance of Leopold Center work also is a discussion topic for Director Jerry DeWitt, while Distinguished Fellow Fred Kirschenman tackles affording agriculture in an energy- and climate-challenged future.

Other features: A trip to a grass-based dairy, research on how to use ethanol co-products in forage systems, sustainable weed management for Iowa vineyards, a workshop that shines a national spotlight on the Leopold Center, and a look at the bioeconomy core issue.

In This Issue...

Alternative, renewable energy: a long-running role for the Leopold Center
Fairfield dairy couple to receive 2009 Spencer Award
Keys to success for Radiance Dairy: Using nature as model and guide
Director: How does the Leopold Center remain relevant to Iowa agriculture?
Kirschenmann: Can we afford the future?
Project seeks winning combo for DDGs, grazing operations
Guest Column: The Bioeconomy: New technology from an old idea
Learning community workshop shines national spotlight on Leopold Center, Iowa partners
Finding sustainable weed control for Iowa vineyards
Four finalists named in Leopold Center director search
Leopold Center develops two new local food resources
Partnership launches campaign to help farmers save time, money and soil
News & Notes
Meeting Highlights