Environment & Agriculture
 

 

Hitting Farmers' Pocketbooks
Cold weather means less hay for cattle consumption and increased prices for Iowa farmers.

Bottle bill needs support
Lobbyist awaits action in the House as both sides hope for grassroots support to pass bill.

In Depth:
Adding value to the family farmer
Iowa farmers join together to build ethanol plants, increasing the value of their crops and the state's economy.

In Depth:
El Nino expected to help farmers
Cool and wet summer weather will probably produce higher crop yields than usual.

 

 

 

 

 


Related Links

Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Links to information about Iowa agriculture and livestock, fruit and vegetable growers directory, and Iowa water quality.

Department of Natural Resources
Links to DNR divisions: Administrative, Energy and Geological Resources, Environmental Protection, Fish and Wildlife, Forests and Prairies, Parks/Recreation/Preserves and Waste Management.

Environmental Protection Division
Links to Air Quality, Water Quality, Compliance and Enforcement, and other Division-wide links.