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Iowa farmers adapt to climate shifts says ISU agronomist
ISU agronomy expert Gene Takle told a United Nations climate conference that Iowa farmers have adjusted to changing rain patterns by increasing planting density, selecting longer mature corn hybrids, and using larger planters to fit shorter dry windows. He notes more early season rain supports soil moisture but extreme events raise erosion risk.
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