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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Tips for setting management goals before converting CRP land to active grazing. This publication is part of a series, “Conservation Reserve Program: Issues and Options series,” designed to help CRP contract holders assess the land-use options available to them when the contracts expire. The series began as a project of the Leopold Center based on research research supported by the Center.
Converting CRP Contract Land to an Active Grazing System on Your Farm - Evaluating Resources and Setting Goals
Iowa State University Extension CRP-9
Suggestions for taking care of weed and brush problems on CRP land before beginning a grazing system. Good grazing management will help maintain fertility and reduce further weed problems. This publication is part of a series, “Conservation Reserve Program: Issues and Options series,” designed to help CRP contract holders assess the land-use options available to them when the contracts expire. The series began as a project of the Leopold Center based on research supported by the Center.
Converting CRP Land to Pasture - Managing Weeds and Fertility
Iowa State University Extension CRP-11
Consider your options for establishing and renovating pastures. . This publication is part of a series, “Conservation Reserve Program: Issues and Options series,” designed to help CRP contract holders assess the land-use options available to them when the contracts expire. The series began as a project of the Leopold Center based on research supported by the Center.
Converting to Pasture or Hay - Repairing, Replanting CRP Land
Iowa State University Extension CRP-12
This PowerPoint presentation on Iowa's impact on Gulf hypoxia was given for the 2009 Dennis Keeney Distinguished Lecture.
Mississippi River Water Quality: Policy, Landscapes and Hypoxia
R. Eugene Turner, Louisiana State University
A report of the Pork Niche Market Working Group.
Costs, Returns, Production and Financial Efficiency of Niche Pork Production in 2008
David Stender, James Kliebenstein, Richard Ness, John Mabry and Gary Huber
This research of the Pork Niche Market Working Group was published in Journal of Swine Health and Production.
Survey of Disease Pressures in 26 Niche Herds in the Midwestern United States
Michael J. Yaeger, Locke A. Karriker, Lori Layman, Patrick G. Halbur, Gary H. Huber, and Kurt Van Hulzen
This document compiles information from state agencies and universities to answer common questions asked by small market producers. See related grant project M2007-36.
Frequently Asked Questions on Food Regulations for Small Market Food ProducersRich Pirog, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Ross Baxter and Kate Lyon, Drake Agricultural Law Center
Glossary of climate change terms with definitions, sources and links for more information following each term.
Understanding Common Terms Used in Discussions about Climate Change and AgricultureRich Pirog, Associate Director, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, and Rebecca Rasmussen, Iowa State University graduate student
This publication has key findings from research, demonstrations, studies and surveys that have been supported by the Leopold Center's marketing and Food Systems Initiative and the Regional Food Systems Working Group since 2000.
Food Facts: Results from Marketing and Food Systems ResearchLeopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
Get detailed seed mixture recommendations to improve the productivity and nutritive value of forage legumes and/or grasses. This publication is part of a series, “Conservation Reserve Program: Issues and Options series,” designed to help CRP contract holders assess the land-use options available to them when the contracts expire. The series began as a project of the Leopold Center based on research supported by the Center.
Converting to Pasture or Hay - Forage Seeding Mixtures
Iowa State University Extension CRP-13
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