The impact of prairie strips on aphidophagous predator abundance and soybean aphid predation in agricultural catchments
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Using biodiversity to link agricultural productivity with environmental quality: Results from three field experiments in Iowa
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Blurring the lines between production and conservation lands: Bird use of prairie strips in row-cropped landscapes
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Infographic on STRIPS Benefits
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The STRIPS team designed an infographic (right) and one page description of the measured benefits of prairie strips benefits for soil, water quality, and wildlife, based on the team's experimental research at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. Read more about Infographic on STRIPS Benefits
Chapter 3: Soil Erosion, Water Quality, and Biodiversity Are Three Challenges Midwest Farmers Face
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Soil Erosion, Water Quality, and Biodiversity Are Three Challenges Midwest Farmers Face
Read more about Chapter 3: Soil Erosion, Water Quality, and Biodiversity Are Three Challenges Midwest Farmers Face>Challenge #3: Poor Biodiversity and Wildlife Habitat
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Challenge #3: Poor Biodiversity and Wildlife Habitat
A decline in biodiversity, or the variety of life in an area or ecosystem, is the third challenge identified by scientist Lisa Schulte Moore. Read more about Challenge #3: Poor Biodiversity and Wildlife Habitat
Evaluation of CRP contour buffer and filter strips as habitat for native bees and predatory ground beetles
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Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore
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Professor of Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Associate Director, Bioeconomy Institute, Iowa State University
STRIPS Wildlife Research Lead
Area of Expertise:
Ecology, Human-Landscape Interactions
Maggie McQuown - Landowner
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Maggie McQuown and her husband Steve Turman live on the farm Maggie grew up on outside of Red Oak, Iowa. Her 170-acre “Resilient Farms” includes a market garden, 130 acres of corn and soybeans, and a variety of conservation features including a riparian buffer and prairie strips. She chatted with J. Arbuckle from the STRIPS team on July 16, 2018 about why she sees prairie strips as a good option for her cropland.
J.: How were you first introduced to prairie strips?
Dr. Laura Jackson
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Director, Tallgrass Prairie Center
Professor of Biology, University of Northern Iowa
Area of Expertise:
Prairie Reconstruction, Plant Ecology, Restoration Ecology