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2017
S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “The Cost of Prairie Strips”, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Ames, Iowa, AE3611, 2017.
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.PDF icon 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.PDF icon 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.
S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “Installing Prairie Strips: Frequently Asked Questions”, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Ames, Iowa, AE3613, 2017.
S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “A Landowner's Guide to Prairie Strips”, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Ames, Iowa, AE3609, 2017.
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.
R. Whitehair and Grudens-Schuck, N., “Prairie strips consultant educational needs assessment: 2017 survey”, Iowa State University, Agricultural Education & Studies, Ames, IA, 2017.PDF icon prairie_strips_workshop_needs_assess2017.pdf (883 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.
S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “Prairie Strips: Small Changes, Big Impacts”, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Ames, Iowa, AE3610, 2017.
M. D. Stephenson, “Quantifying methods to improve statistical power in grassland and passerine bird nesting studies”, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2017.PDF icon 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.PDF icon arbuckle_2017_strips_2016_cooperators_survey_report_v2.pdf (1.52 MB)
2016
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.PDF icon 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.
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.
J. G. Arbuckle, “STRIPS Cooperator Follow-On Survey: 2015 Results”, Iowa State University Department of Sociology, 1042, 2016.PDF icon 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.PDF icon Brittenham & Helmers 2016 STRIPS1 Shallow ground water results.pdf (81.55 KB)
2015
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.PDF icon 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.
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.
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.PDF icon 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.PDF icon 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.
J. Mueller and Liebman, M., “Plant Community and Soil Functional Characteristics of Prairie Conservation Strips”, 2015.PDF icon Mueller & Liebman 2015 STRIPS poster.pdf (1.63 MB)
A. Clinton, “Prairie strips research indicate curbed nutrient loss”, Advance, no. February 26, 2015, 2015.
2014
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.PDF icon 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.
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.
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.
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.
L. SchulteMoore, “Prairie strips: bringing biodiversity, improved water quality, and soil protection to agriculture”, Missouri Prairie Journal, vol. 35, 2014.PDF icon 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.
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.
2013
R. Hessel, “Classical and conservation biological control of pest insects within prairie and crop systems”, 2013.
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.
J. G. Arbuckle Jr., “Farmer attitudes toward proactive targeting of agricultural conservation programs”, Society & Natural Resources, vol. 26, pp. 625-641, 2013.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2012
A. L. MacDonald, “Blurring the lines between production and conservation lands: Bird use of prairie strips in row-cropped landscapes”, 2012.
S. M. Hirsh, “Diversifying monoculture crops by incorporating prairie buffer strips”, 2012.
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.
D. Mitchell, “Nitrogen sources and sinks in Iowa soils: biogeochemical links between carbon inputs, nitrate leaching, and nitrous oxide emissions”, 2012.
M. J. Helmers, Zhou, X., Asbjornsen, H., Kolka, R., Tomer, M. D., and Cruse, R. M., “Sediment removal by prairie filter strips in row-cropped ephemeral watersheds”, Journal of environmental quality, vol. 41, pp. 1531-1539, 2012.
D. Rae Lockett, “Soil Hydraulic Property Impacts of Incorporating Prairie Vegetation within a Row Crop Production Area”, 2012.
J. Antonio Gu Lopez, “Soil moisture dynamics in agriculturally-dominated landscapes after the introduction of native prairie vegetation”, 2012.
M. E. Jarchow and Liebman, M., “Tradeoffs in biomass and nutrient allocation in prairies and corn managed for bioenergy production”, Crop Science, vol. 52, pp. 1330-1342, 2012.
R. Ann Cox Ohde, “The use of reconstructed prairies in Iowa's agricultural landscape to increase ecosystem services and move towards multifunctionality”, 2012.

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