Pubs & Papers
Research can take many forms and lead to many different outcomes. The ultimate goal is sustainability – for the landscape, Iowa’s people and natural resources. Below is a list of intermediate outcomes of Leopold Center-supported projects, partnerships and activities. Included are extension publications, in-house research projects, informative presentations and other reports – all with some link to the Leopold Center.
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These materials were written, reviewed or presented by Leopold Center staff. All other materials are related or based on projects supported by the Leopold Center.
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This publication provides a list of tools and considerations to help landowners determine what kind of riparian management system is best.
Stewards of our streams: Assessing the need for a riparian management system
Iowa State University Extension PM 1626D
This paper looks at Iowa's once thriving grape industry and its potential today, particularly with relation to vineyards and wineries. See grant project 2003-M3.
Grape Expectations: A Food System Perspective on Redeveloping the Iowa Grape IndustryRich Pirog, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
This chart and illustration show the average shipping distance for fresh fruits and vegetables at the Chicago Terminal Market, based on the Leopold Center's 2001 Food, Fuel and Freeways study.
How Far Do Your Fruit and Vegetables Travel?Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
This publication explains how to manage and maintain riparian buffers to reduce non-point source pollution in streams.
Stewards of our streams: Maintenance of riparian buffers
Iowa State University Extension PM 1626C
This paper looks at possible advantages and environmental benefits of a regional and local food system compared to a conventional food system.
Food, Fuel, and Freeways: An Iowa perspective on how far food travels, fuel usage, and greenhouse gas emissionsRich Pirog, Leopold Center, Timothy Van Pelt, ISU Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering, Kamyar Enshayan, University of Northern Iowa, and Ellen Cook, Leopold Center
This poster provides information on when weeds begin to emerge in order to help determine the appropriate time to scout fields and implement control tactics. Purchase the full-sized poster from the ISU Extension Online Store.
Weed Emergence Sequences: Knowledge to guide scouting and control
Iowa State University Extension IPM 64
Learn how on-farm composting of dead livestock can save producers money and help protect the environment.
Composting Dead Livestock: A New Solution to an Old Problem
Iowa State University Extension SA 008
This paper looks at Iowa's once thriving apple industry from a food system perspective.
Comparing Apples to Apples: An Iowa Perspective on Apples and Local Food SystemsRich Pirog and John Tyndall, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
These proceedings from a February 17, 1999 conference at Iowa State University describe alternative production systems for swine. See related grant project 1997-31.
Swine System Options for Iowa: Proceedings of February 1999 ConferenceLeopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
This publication discusses how to design, plant, and maintain a multi-species buffer strip, which is an important part of river ecosystems.
Stewards of our streams: Buffer strip design, establishment and maintenance
Iowa State University Extension PM 1626B
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