Publications

S. L Moore, Bradbury, S., O'Neal, M., Toth, A., Tyndall, J., and Dolezal, A., “Prairie strips help honey bees and wild pollinators”, Iowa State University, Ames, 2020. strips_ffar_infosheet_20200203.pdf (748.6 KB)

S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “2018 STRIPS Landowner Report”, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2019. stripslandownersummary_2018_public.pdf (8.16 MB)

R. Whitehair, “Agricultural conservation adoption in the US Midwest: Needs assessment and evaluation of professional development for farm advisers ”, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2019.

A. E. Becker, Anderson, R. A., and Blair, A. C., “Eastern Iowa farmers' attitudes towards the incorporation of prairie strips in agricultural fields”. 2019. farmers_attitudes_towards_the_use_of_prairie_strips_in_ag_fields.pdf (402.26 KB)

D. Larsen, Tyndall, J. C., Schulte, L. A., and Grudens-Schuck, N., “Exploring Stakeholder Consensus for Multiple Outcomes in Agriculture: An Iowa Case Study”, Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2019.

L. Schulte Moore, “Iowa's farmers -- and American eaters -- need a national discussion on transforming US agriculture”, The Conversation, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://theconversation.com/iowas-farmers-and-american-eaters-need-a-national-discussion-on-transforming-us-agriculture-114902.

A. G. Dolezal, Clair, A. L. St., Zhang, G., Toth, A. L., and O'Neal, M. E., “Native habitat mitigates feast-famine conditions faced by honey bees in an agricultural landscape”, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2019. dolezal_st._clair_et_al._2019_pnas.pdf (1007.54 KB)

M. J. Helmers, Grudens-Shuck, N., and Youngquist, T. D., “Novel Use of Conceptual Change Framework Improves Video on Challenging Science Topic”, Journal of Extension, vol. 57, no. 1IAW2, 2019. novel_use_of_conceptual_change_framework_improves_video_on_challenging_science_topic.pdf (558.77 KB)

L. Schulte Moore, Bradbury, S., O'Neal, M., Toth, A., Tyndall, J., and Dolezal, A., “Prairie strips provide late-summer forage for bees”, Iowa State University, 2019. strips_ffar_infosheet_final_draft.pdf (702.86 KB)

M. Stephenson, “Quantifying thermal‐imager effectiveness for detecting bird nests on farms”, Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2019. quantifying_thermal-imager_effectiveness_for_detecting_bird_nests_on_farms.pdf (264.81 KB)

M. Mackert, “Strategies to improve native bee (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) habitat in agroecosystems”, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2019.

J. G. Arbuckle, “STRIPS Cooperator Survey 2018 results”, 2019. arbuckle_2019_cooperator_survey_str1057.pdf (3.37 MB)

S. T. R. I. P. S. team, “2017 STRIPS Landowner Report”, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2018. stripslandownersummary_2017_public.pdf (16.15 MB)

E. J. Miller, “Assessing reduction of soil erosion in row-crop-prairie systems through mixed effect and simulation modeling”, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 2018. miller_2018_honorsthesis.pdf (1.95 MB)

R. Whitehair and Grudens-Schuck, N., ““Become a Prairie Strips Consultant” three part program. Poster presented at the STRIPS Cooperator’s Meeting, Armstrong ISU Experiment Station, July 16, 2018.”. 2018. 3parttrainingprogram_stripscooperatorsmeeting2018.pdf (14.78 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. 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.

S. T. R. I. P. S. Team, “Research highlight: Prairie strips support farmers’ soil, water, and wildlife conservation goals”, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2018. strips_fsa_infosheet20181126.pdf (139.04 KB)

J. G. Arbuckle, “STRIPS Cooperator Survey: 2017 Results”, Iowa State University Department of Sociology, Ames, Iowa, 2018. strips_cooperator_survey_2017_stc_1052.pdf (2.55 MB)

S. County Foundation, “Using Prairie Filter Strips to Protect Wisconsin Water”. 2018. using_prairie_filter_strips_to_protect_wisconsin_water.pdf (388.71 KB)

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

J. Hill, “Cup plant biases prairie nitrogen composition in response to increasing community diversity”, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 2017. hill_honorsproject_final.pdf (490.51 KB)

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. 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. 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.

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

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. 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.

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.

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. 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. 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. Luquin Oroz 2016 MSThesis.pdf (2.19 MB)

H. Li, Cruse, R., Bingner, R., Gesch, K., and Zhang, X., “Evaluating ephemeral gully erosion impact on Zea mays L. yield and economics using AnnAGNPS”. 2016. 1-s2.0-s0167198715001749-main.pdf (1.15 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. moorhouse_2016_msthesis_-_eval_of_crp_contour_buffer_and_filter_strips_as_bee_and_beetle_habitat.pdf (1.1 MB)

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

E. Brandes, McNunn, G. Sean, Schulte, L. A., Bonner, I. J., Muth, D. J., Babcock, B. A., Sharma, B., and Heaton, E. A., “Subfield profitability analysis reveals an economic case for cropland diversification”, Environmental Research Letters, vol. 11, no. 1, p. 014009, 2016.

B. Brittenham and Helmers, M., “Summary of shallow groundwater nitrate at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge”, 2016. Brittenham & Helmers 2016 STRIPS1 Shallow ground water results.pdf (81.55 KB)

M. Remigio and Salome, V., “Assessing the ecohydrological impact of incorporating perennial vegetation into an agricultural watershed in Central Iowa, USA”, 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. 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. 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. Arbuckle et al. 2015 Iowans' Perspectives on Targeted Approaches for Multiple-Benefit Agriculture.pdf (864.71 KB)

B. Chen, Krajewski, W. F., Zhou, X., and Helmers, M. J., “Organized variability of surface runoff responses across neighboring hillslopes in Iowa”, Journal of Hydrology, vol. 523, pp. 1-13, 2015.

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.