Publications

S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “2017 STRIPS Landowner Report”, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2018.

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stripslandownersummary_2017_public.pdf (16.15 MB)

J. Jordahl and Kuckuck, B., “Precision prairie project: Integration of precision prairie applications with business and conservation planning”, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Washington, DC, 2018.

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precisionprairie_casestudy_final_one-pager.pdf (1.5 MB)

L. Schulte, “Reflection, empowerment, and co-constructed research: leadership lessons from an initiative to transform Iowa agriculture”, Leadership Narratives, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://leopoldleadership.stanford.edu/resources/reflection-empowerment-and-co-constructed-research-leadership-lessons-initiative-transform.

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J. G. Arbuckle, “STRIPS Cooperator Survey: 2017 Results”, Iowa State University Department of Sociology, Ames, Iowa, 2018.

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strips_cooperator_survey_2017_stc_1052.pdf (2.55 MB)

S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “The Cost of Prairie Strips”, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Ames, Iowa, AE3611, 2017.

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B. A. Brittenham, “Effect of converting row crop to prairie on nutrient concentration in shallow groundwater and soil properties”, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2017.

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brittenhambethany_2017_isumsthesis.pdf (4.31 MB)

A. Martin-Schwarze, “Extending removal and distance-removal models for abundance estimation by modeling detections in continuous time”, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2017.

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martinschwarzeadam_2017_dissertation.pdf (1.18 MB)

S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “Farming with Prairie Strips”, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Ames, Iowa, AE3612, 2017.

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F. Kordbacheh, Liebman, M., and Harris, M., “Increasing the quantity of forb and grass cover can enhance bee and predatory ground beetle abundance”. 2017.

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farnazkordbacheh-esa2018.pdf (8.32 MB)

S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “Installing Prairie Strips: Frequently Asked Questions”, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Ames, Iowa, AE3613, 2017.

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S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “A Landowner's Guide to Prairie Strips”, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Ames, Iowa, AE3609, 2017.

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M. L. Hladik, Bradbury, S., Schulte, L. A., Helmers, M., Witte, C., Kolpin, D. W., Garrett, J. D., and Harris, M., “Neonicotinoid insecticide removal by prairie strips in row-cropped watersheds with historical seed coating use”, Agriculture, Ecosystems, and Environment, vol. 241, pp. 160-167, 2017.

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R. Whitehair and Grudens-Schuck, N., “Prairie strips consultant educational needs assessment: 2017 survey”, Iowa State University, Agricultural Education & Studies, Ames, IA, 2017.

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prairiestripswsdevneedsassessjune2017_rev5_2_18.pdf (692.17 KB)

N. Grudens-Schuck, Helmers, M. J., Youngquist, T. D., and Johnson, M. S., “Prairie strips for sediment and nutrient control and biodiversity”, Journal of Extension, vol. 55, no. 1, 2017.

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L. A. Schulte, Niemi, J., Helmers, M. J., Liebman, M., Arbuckle, J. G., James, D. E., Kolka, R. K., O'Neal, M. E., Tomer, M. D., Tyndall, J. C., Asbjornsen, H., Drobney, P., Neal, J., Van Ryswyk, G., and Witte, C., “Prairie strips improve biodiversity and the delivery of multiple ecosystem services from corn–soybean croplands”, PNAS, 2017.

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S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “Prairie Strips: Small Changes, Big Impacts”, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Ames, Iowa, AE3610, 2017.

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M. D. Stephenson, “Quantifying methods to improve statistical power in grassland and passerine bird nesting studies”, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2017.

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stephenson_2017_msthesis.pdf (1.75 MB)

J. G. Arbuckle, “STRIPS Cooperator Follow-On Survey: 2016 Results”, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, Sociology Technical Report 1049, 2017.

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arbuckle_2017_strips_2016_cooperators_survey_report_v2.pdf (1.52 MB)

L. E. Oroz, “Estimating the effects of vegetative filter strip design on sediment movement in an agricultural watershed using LISEM”, Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands, 2016.

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Luquin Oroz 2016 MSThesis.pdf (2.19 MB)

A. L. Moorhouse, “Evaluation of CRP contour buffer and filter strips as habitat for native bees and predatory ground beetles”, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2016.

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L. A. Schulte, MacDonald, A. L., Niemi, J. B., and Helmers, M. J., “Prairie strips as a mechanism to promote land sharing by birds in industrial agricultural landscapes”, Agriculture, Ecosystems, and Environment, vol. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2016.01.007, 2016.

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J. G. Arbuckle, “STRIPS Cooperator Follow-On Survey: 2015 Results”, Iowa State University Department of Sociology, 1042, 2016.

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Arbuckle 2016 -- STRIPS cooperators feedback.pdf (1.11 MB)

B. Brittenham and Helmers, M., “Summary of shallow groundwater nitrate at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge”, 2016.

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Brittenham & Helmers 2016 STRIPS1 Shallow ground water results.pdf (81.55 KB)

J. Iqbal, Parkin, T. B., Helmers, M. J., Zhou, X., and Castellano, M. J., “Denitrification and Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Annual Croplands, Perennial Grass Buffers, and Restored Perennial Grasslands”, Soil Science Society of America Journal, vol. 79, 2015.

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2014 Iqbal et al. SSSAJ.pdf (799.51 KB)

M. Liebman and Schulte, L. A., “Enhancing agroecosystem performance and resilience through increased diversification of landscapes and cropping systems.”, Elementa, 2015.

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G. L. D. Larsen, Schulte, L. A., and Tyndall, J. C., “How should Iowa's agricultural landscape look?”, Rootstalk, vol. 1, pp. 41-46, 2015.

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J. G. Arbuckle Jr., “Investigating Opportunities for Enhancing Adoption of Strategically Targeted Prairie Strips in Iowa”, Iowa State University Department of Sociology, Ames, IA, Sociology Technical Report 1040, 2015.

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Arbuckle_2015_Sociology_Technical_Report_1040.pdf (1.76 MB)

J. G. Arbuckle Jr., Tyndall, J., and Sorenson, E., “Iowans’ perspectives on targeted approaches for multiple-benefit agriculture”, Iowa State University Department of Sociology, Ames, Iowa, 1038, 2015.

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Arbuckle et al. 2015 Iowans' Perspectives on Targeted Approaches for Multiple-Benefit Agriculture.pdf (864.71 KB)

J. W. Doudna, O'Neal, M. E., Tyndall, J. C., and Helmers, M. J., “Perspectives of extension agents and farmers toward multifunctional agriculture in the United States Corn Belt”, Journal of Extension, vol. 53, no. 6, 2015.

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J. Mueller and Liebman, M., “Plant Community and Soil Functional Characteristics of Prairie Conservation Strips”, 2015.

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Mueller & Liebman 2015 STRIPS poster.pdf (1.63 MB)

A. Clinton, “Prairie strips research indicate curbed nutrient loss”, Advance, no. February 26, 2015, 2015.

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D. C. Mitchell, Zhou, X., Parkin, T. B., Helmers, M. J., and Castellano, M. J., “Comparing Nitrate Sink Strength in Perennial Filter Strips at Toeslopes of Cropland Watersheds”, Journal of Environmental Quality, 2014.

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2014 Mitchell et al. JEQ.pdf (878.38 KB)

T. E. Smith, Kolka, R. K., Zhou, X. B., Helmers, M. J., Cruse, R. M., and Tomer, M. D., “Effects of native perennial vegetation buffer strips on dissolved organic carbon in surface runoff from an agricultural landscape”, Biogeochemistry, vol. 120, pp. 121-132, 2014.

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R. Cox, O'neal, M., Hessel, R., Schulte, L. A., and Helmers, M., “The impact of prairie strips on aphidophagous predator abundance and soybean aphid predation in agricultural catchments”, Environmental Entomology, vol. 43, pp. 1185-1197, 2014.

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M. Perez-Suarez, Castellano, M. J., Kolka, R., Asbjornsen, H., and Helmers, M., “Nitrogen and carbon dynamics in prairie vegetation strips across topographical gradients in mixed Central Iowa agroecosystems”, Agriculture, Ecosystems, and Environment, vol. 188, p. 11, 2014.

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X. Zhou, Helmers, M. J., Asbjornsen, H., Kolka, R., Tomer, M. D., and Cruse, R. M., “Nutrient removal by prairie filter strips in agricultural landscapes”, Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, vol. 69, pp. 54-64, 2014.

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L. SchulteMoore, “Prairie strips: bringing biodiversity, improved water quality, and soil protection to agriculture”, Missouri Prairie Journal, vol. 35, 2014.

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Schulte 2014 MoPrairieJournal -- Prairie Strips.pdf (1.04 MB)

K. A. Gill, Cox, R., and O'Neal, M. E., “Quality over quantity: buffer strips can be improved with select native plant species”, Environmental Entomology, vol. 43, 2014.

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H. Asbjornsen, Hernandez-Santana, V., Liebman, M., Bayala, J., Chen, J., Helmers, M., Ong, C. K., and Schulte, L. A., “Targeting perennial vegetation in agricultural landscapes for enhancing ecosystem services”, Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, vol. 29, pp. 101-125, 2014.

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R. Hessel, “Classical and conservation biological control of pest insects within prairie and crop systems”, 2013.

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S. M. Hirsh, Mabry, C. M., Schulte, L. A., and Liebman, M., “Diversifying agricultural catchments by incorporating tallgrass prairie buffer strips”, Ecological Restoration, vol. 31, pp. 201-211, 2013.

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J. G. Arbuckle Jr., “Farmer attitudes toward proactive targeting of agricultural conservation programs”, Society & Natural Resources, vol. 26, pp. 625-641, 2013.

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J. C. Tyndall, Schulte, L. A., Liebman, M., and Helmers, M., “Field-Level Financial Assessment of Contour Prairie Strips for Enhancement of Environmental Quality”, Environmental Management, vol. 52, pp. 736-747, 2013.

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N. Jordan, Schulte, L. A., Williams, C., Pitt, D., Slotterback, C. Shively, Jackson, R., Landis, D., Dale, B., Becker, D., and Rickenbach, M., “Landlabs: An Integrated Approach to Creating Agricultural Enterprises That Meet the Triple Bottom Line”, Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, vol. 17, pp. 175-200, 2013.

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E. A. Heaton, Schulte, L. A., Berti, M., Langeveld, H., Zegada-Lizarazu, W., Parrish, D., and Monti, A., “ Managing a 2G crop portfolio through sustainable intensification: examples from the US and EU”, Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefining, vol. 7, 2013.

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V. Hernandez-Santana, Zhou, X., Helmers, M. J., Asbjornsen, H., Kolka, R., and Tomer, M., “Native prairie filter strips reduce runoff from hillslopes under annual row-crop systems in Iowa, USA”, Journal of HydrologyJournal of Hydrology, vol. 477, pp. 94-103, 2013.

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M. Liebman, Helmers, M. J., Schulte, L. A., and Chase, C. A., “Using biodiversity to link agricultural productivity with environmental quality: Results from three field experiments in Iowa”, Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, vol. 28, pp. 115-128, 2013.

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A. L. MacDonald, “Blurring the lines between production and conservation lands: Bird use of prairie strips in row-cropped landscapes”, 2012.

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S. M. Hirsh, “Diversifying monoculture crops by incorporating prairie buffer strips”, 2012.

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T. E. Smith, Kolka, R. K., Zhou, X., Helmers, M. J., Cruse, R. M., and Tomer, M. D., “Effects of native perennial vegetation buffer strips on dissolved organic carbon in surface runoff from an agricultural landscape”, Biogeochemistry, pp. 1-12, 2012.

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