Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Aims 45 Percent Cut
The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, a science based plan by the Iowa Departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Iowa State University, seeks a 45 percent reduction in nutrient runoff from point and non point sources. Success hinges on voluntary conservation by rural landowners and farming communities.
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Farmers urged to embrace nutrient reduction in Iowa strategy
Guest columnist Jacqueline Comito argues farmer participation is key to Iowa's Nutrient Reduction Strategy. She notes collaboration from state agencies and universities offers tailored, financially supported solutions, while addressing perceived conflicts between conservation and farm income.
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Options to address nitrogen leaching in farming
Guest column argues the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy offers practical options for farmers. It highlights timing source practices and nutrients, notes economic justification for combined methods, and urges consideration of perennial crops grazed pastures and extended rotations while stating conventional farming practices drive leaks.
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No easy path for Iowa farmers in nutrient strategy
Iowa officials from DNR, ISU and Agriculture Department agree a single regulatory approach won’t fit all farms. Farmers adopt tech like variable rate fertilizer application to cut runoff, while weather and soil variation complicate uniform rules.
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Hinzman era eyed after auditor flags 6th District budget issues
The Auditor's report criticizes the 6th District's budgeting practices from 2009 to 2012, noting cross charging between Corrections and CCIA, improper disbursements totaling 563000, and benefits that exceeded state norms. Hinzman defends innovative programs and says rules were followed.
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