A study of Iowa farmers’ use of 4R Plus nutrient management practices offers insights into social, economic, and ecological influences on adoption that operate at both an individual level and within a larger, county-level context.The 4R approach to agricultural nutrient management aims to ensure use of the “right source” of nutrients at the “right rate,” the “right time” and in the “right place” for efficient use of fertilizers to avoid nutrient loss and maximize farm income.
Conference to focus on solutions for the various challenges facing those operating an AD facility or those interested in owning and operating their own facility.
Lisa Schulte Moore, a natural resource ecology and management professor at Iowa State University, will discuss restoring grassland cover for renewable natural gas production during the Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar Dec. 14.