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A monthly newsletter for
rural residents highlighting timely topics
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June 2009 issue:
Brush Management with Herbicides
 Disturbances within Iowa’s natural areas make them susceptible to invasion by exotic woody plants. In our last issue, we identified three common Iowa invasive woody species (buckthorn, honeysuckle and multiflora rose). Non-chemical control tactics include pulling, mechanical removal and repeated mowing. In many situations, herbicides provide the most effective and economical control option.Three distinct types of herbicide treatments are commonly used to control woody plants. Read on. |
Conservation Help for Iowa Landowners
Thinking about addressing soil erosion or water quality problems, improving your grazing system or enhancing wildlife habitat on your land? If you are, there are many state, federal and nongovernmental programs that can help you reach your conservation goals. Between the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS), Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and private groups such as Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited, there are a myriad of funding and technical assistance options upon which landowners can draw. Read on. |
Previous issues: see Table of Contents at top left of page |
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Managing Editors:
Paul W. Brown, Assistant Director, Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension, 109 Curtiss Hall, Ames, IA 50011-1050, Ph. 515/294-7801, Fax. 515/294-5099, and Shawn
Shouse, ISU Extension FS/Ag Engineering,
SW Area Extension, 53020 Hitchcock Avenue, Lewis,
IA 51544, Ph: 712/769-2600 |
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