Agriculture

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Iowans: say no to "Meat on the Table" month Northern Iowan 117:48, p.3	04/08/2021	The author criticizes Governor Kim Reynolds' proclamation declaring April "Meat on the Table Month" which encourages Iowans to support Iowa meat producers. Slomka discusses the detrimental effects of animal agriculture, including polluted water and air, livestock abuse, health problems, and unsustainability as a means of reducing food insecurity.
2	Factory farming is destroying the environment Northern Iowan 117:32, p.3	02/11/2021	Slomka discusses factory farming. In the author's opinion, it does not get enough attention in discussions on ecological destruction and climate change; photo.
3	Barn Happy Business built from faith Northern Iowan 116:18, p.4	10/31/2019	Barn Happy is a lunch spot, coffee bar, and gift shop five minutes from UNI. It has won the Iowa Tourism Award for Outstanding Retail Experience. Legaspi interviews owner Kris Boettger; photo.
4	Be mindful of the effects of climate change Northern Iowan 116:11, p.3	10/07/2019	Wiggins discusses the effects of climate change throughout history in relation to events such as the fall of the Roman Empires, plagues, and the movement of people. In the author's opinion, this recent work on climate change and environmental history should lead today's society to reflect on the future; photo.
5	Jepson Forum on immigration and tariffs Northern Iowan 116:9, p.1	09/30/2019	The annual Jepson Forum, which honors Danish immigrant Lawrence Jepson who came to Iowa in the early 1900s, took place inside Schindler Education Center on September 26th, 2019. The forum was organized by Professor of Economics Shahina Amin and panelists were Loren Bawn, Mark Grey, Chad Hart, and Aaron Purze. The discussed immigration, politics, tariffs, and agriculture; photo.
6	Students to enter tractor design competition Northern Iowan 115:25, p.4	11/29/2018	UNI's Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) are designing their own tractor for the International 1/4 Scale Tractor Student Design Competition hosted by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers; photos.
7	Tallgrass Prairie Center educates during field day Northern Iowan 115:5, p.5	09/10/2018	The Tallgrass Prairie Center in conjunction with Iowa State University STRIPS (Science-based Trials of Rowcrops Integrated with Prairie Strips) will host a field day at J.H. Roadman Memorial Park in Dike on September 13; photos.
8	Water treatment bill enacted Northern Iowan 114:31, p.2	01/25/2018	The Iowa Senate voted on a water quality bill that changed funding for water quality projects and rule exemptions; photo.
9	Time to think critically about ag industry Northern Iowan 112:46, p.3	03/31/2016	Cobb critiques the agricultural industry and its effect on the environment; photos.
10	Remember to 'bee' considerate of honeybees Northern Iowan 110:50, p.4	04/14/2014	The author expresses the importance of honeybees to our lives. The survival of the human race is related to the existence of the honeybee thanks to their pollination of most crops and plants.
11	UNI Center for Energy and Environmental Education to host Cedar Valley Local Food Fair Public Relations News Release 2013:196, p.1	03/04/2014	UNI's Center for Energy and Environmental Education will help host the Cedar Valley Local Food Fair. The Fair will be held at the Grout Museum District in Waterloo. There will be several exhibitions and booths for visitors to learn about local food.
12	Iowa rivers are choking gulf waters Northern Iowan 110:39, p.1	02/24/2014	Professor Mohammad Iqbal is investigating the Cedar River to find out how local agricultural practices are affecting water pollution in the Gulf of Mexico. The Iowa Nutrient Research Center recently approved this project.
13	UNI professor looks to find a solution for degraded water Public Relations News Release 2013:174, p.1	02/11/2014	UNI professor Mohammad Iqbal has begun a project to examine the Cedar River watershed. There is a lot of water pollution due to agricultural practices. Iqbal hopes to educate people about ways to fix the problem.
14	Take some time to thank a farmer Northern Iowan 110:35, p.3	02/10/2014	Says everyone should take the time to thank farmers for all that they do. They feed this nation. Iowa is one of the most prominent contributors to agriculture in the United States. We should be thankful for that.
15	UNI's NABL sees success over the years Public Relations News Release 2013:121, p.1	11/13/2013	UNI's National Ag-Based Lubricants Center will cease operations in 2014 due to lack of federal funding. The NABL Center was established in 1991 as a collaboration between UNI, Iowa Soybean Association, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
16	DOR predicts cost increase: U.S. food production affects prices in Maucker Northern Iowan 110:22, p.1	11/12/2013	The Department of Residence predicts that prices will increase in response to U.S. food production. Dining services in Maucker Union are doing their best to provide students with the lowest prices possible while still generating enough income; photo.
17	Take a bite and appreciate the American farmer Northern Iowan 110:22, p.3	11/12/2013	Author expresses the importance of the agricultural industry in the U.S. economy. She also talked about the hard work and dedication that it takes to be a farmer.
18	UNI to host member of the European Parliament Public Relations News Release 2013:96, p.1	10/16/2013	UNI will host Peter Jahr, member of the European Parliament, to deliver a lecture titles "Renewable Energies: What We Should (Not) Learn From the European Union". Jahr is a member of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development.
19	UNI's Center for Energy and Environmental Education presents 'How Can We Feed the World' Public Relations News Release 2013:67, p.1	09/25/2013	UNI will host Fred Kirschenmann to deliver a lecture entitled, "How Can We Feed the World?". Many people still suffer from malnourishment in this world. The lecture will address some possible causes and solutions to the problem.
20	UNI to host international conference on violence and religion Public Relations News Release 2013:3, p.1	07/08/2013	UNI will host this year's Colloquium on Violence and Religion. This years conference will focus on the impact of industrial agriculture on the ecosystem. Whitney Bauman and Mark Wallace will both speak on how religion has impacted the natural world.
21	Free tax webinars to be provided by UNI's MyEntre.Net and Iowa Dept. Of Revenue Public Relations News Release 2012:323, p.1	06/21/2013	A free webinar series on tax topics of interest to Iowa business owners and entrepreneurs will be made available.
22	UNI NABL and Marion Mixers to announce exciting partnership on energy-saving technology Public Relations News Release 2012:182, p.1	01/29/2013	Will announce a partnership to commercialize technology that has the potential to reduce U. S. energy cconsumption by 8.5 percent, or 338 million barrels-of-oil equivalent per year.
23	Cook urges changes in agricultural industry Northern Iowan 109:14, p.1	10/12/2012	Ken Cook from the Environmental Working Group presented "Hunger Games: what is it about agriculture that's eating consumers?" Advises students and the community to demand change within the agriculture industry.
24	UNI to host Brazilian students for Iowa agribusiness tour Public Relations News Release 2011:335, p.1	06/29/2012	A professor and five students will tour major agricultural sites during the first part of July. The trip is cosponsored by UNI, Hawkeye Community College, and Kirkwood Community College. United States students will travel to Brazil for study.
25	UNI to host farm to school conference Public Relations News Release 2011:255, p.1	04/03/2012	The Center for Energy and Environmental Education will host a farm to school conference.
26	Support local farmers by joining Buy Fresh, Buy Local Campaign Public Relations News Release 2011:220, p.1	03/16/2012	The Buy Fresh, Buy Local campaign helps local farmers in the Cedar Valley Area.
27	Organic producer in henry County wins final $10,00 grant in MyEntre.Net's 'Dream Big Grow Here' contest Public Relations News Release 2011:218, p.1	03/15/2012	Local Iowan Morgan Hoenig owner of Mogo Organic received $10,00 for winning MyEntre.Net's "Dream Big Grow Here."
28	Grants available for smaller farming operations Public Relations News Release 2011:120, p.1	11/18/2011	The Center for Energy and Environmental Education along with the Farm Energy Working Group of Iowa and Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture will be awarding grants to small farms to help facilitate more sustainable farming.
29	UNI's Malcolm Price Laboratory to host National Farm to school month Public Relations News Release 2011:95, p.1	10/24/2011	The Malcolm Price Laboratory school will join with Northern Iowa Food and Farm Partnership to teach students about farming and becoming more sustainable.
30	First ever Farm Crawl to be held in the Cedar Valley Public Relations News Release 2011:12, p.1	08/29/2011	The First Cedar Valley Farm Crawl will be hosted by the Northern Iowa Food and Farm Partnership. The crawl will show off ten local farmers and is open to all ages.
31	Iowa farmers receive energy demonstrating grants Public Relations News Release 2011:1, p.1	08/09/2011	The Center for Energy and Environmental Education will be working with the National Center for Appropriate Technology to facilitate the grant given to farmers who are demonstrating energy efficiency on their farms.
32	No-till Field Day scheduled for June 28 near Decorah Public Relations News Release 2010:370, p.1	06/14/2011	A field day will be held outside of Decorah to encourage farmers to switch to No-till and show them the advantages of it from an experienced farmer.
33	Energy efficiency, renewable energy grants available for small Iowa farming operations Public Relations News Release 2010:349, p.1	05/05/2011	Farmers with small farms are encourage to apply for grants to help educate them on renewable energy and how it can affect their farms.
34	CEEE sponsors sustainability film series Northern Iowan 107:39, p.1	02/25/2011	"Fresh" is a film, highlighting the impact of the food industry on society. The film show both positive and negative aspects on the environment and health of the economy.
35	The organic craze distracts from more important issues Northern Iowan 107:26, p.10	12/07/2010	The organic farming versus modern farming discussion revisited. Do genetically modified crops present a health risk? Is food safer if grown without pesticides?
36	Alternative futures of Iowa agriculture to be discussed at UNI event Public Relations News Release 2010:89, p.1	10/07/2010	Joan Nassauer, professor of natural resources and environment at the University of Michigan, will present "Alternative Futures for Iowa Agriculture." Nassauer will discuss water quality, wildlife habitat, and the health and future of rural communities.
37	In a monoculture of ethanol, subsidies move to support economic diversity Northern Iowan 106:55, p.3	06/11/2010	Group believes that depending on ethanol is counterproductive from the standpoint of energy in put and output; believes that Iowa should look at wind energy and pharma crop production;
38	Price Lab integrates farm-to-school foods into lunches Northern Iowan 106:52, p.1	04/23/2010	Price Laboratory School received grant money to be used to bring more locally grown food into its lunch program.
39	UNI's Tallgrass Prairie Center presents Sustainability of Agriculture Landscapes: Perspectives from Southern Australia Public Relations News Release 2009:358, p.1	03/26/2010	Tony W. Norton and Jann E. Williams, from the University of Tasmania, Australia, will examine the biodiversity, ecosystem services and land use of Tasmania's agricultural landscapes using a combination of spatial sciences and ecological techniques.
40	UNI biology professor looks at ways to reduce flooding in Iowa Public Relations News Release 2009:320, p.1	03/08/2010	Laura Jackson, professor of biology, discusses flooding and land-use change trends in a chapter of "A Watershed Year: Anatomy of the Iowa Floods of 2008." A chapter of the book is co-authored by Dennis Keeney, emeritus professor at Iowa State University.
41	NIFFP takes leadership role in Midwest farm-to-school projects Public Relations News Release 2009:237, p.1	01/26/2010	Northern Iowa Food and Farm Partnership (NIFFP) was appointed to a co-leadership position for the Midwest region of the National Farm to School Network (NFTSN). NIFFP is a program of the Center for Energy and Environmental Education.
42	Pioneer Hi-Bred partners with business and agriculture exchange program at UNI; Applications for Iowa-Midwest Brazil exchange program due March 1 Public Relations News Release 2009:234, p.1	01/25/2010	Students studying at international universities through the new Iowa-Midwest Brazil Exchange in Business and Agriculture Program, based at the college, now have an opportunity to gain international work experience during their time abroad.
43	FIPSE grant awarded to Iowa-Brazil exchange in business and agriculture program at UNI Public Relations News Release 2009:208, p.1	12/22/2009	Five institutions have joined together to expand international education opportunities for students early in their academic careers. The Iowa-Midwest Brazil Exchange in Business and Agriculture Program received a $228,240 grant.
44	UNI's CEEE to host workshop on good agricultural practices Public Relations News Release 2009:4, p.1	08/18/2009	This is an excellent opportunity for local food producers to learn directly from state leaders about safe measures for growing and selling healthy food. Two professors from Iowa State University will speak at the workshop, Sam Beattie, and Lester Wilson.
45	Failure of the "Green Revolution" Northern Iowan 105:45, p.5	03/31/2009	The success of Norman Borlaug's "Green Revolution" in India disputed. Believes that increased crop yields have not aided the general population. The poor have no money to purchase the food.
46	Small-scale equals big problems Northern Iowan 105:43, p.3	03/13/2009	World hunger and the lack of food will not be solved by returning to smaller farming operations. Appreciate the food on your plate, don't stress about how your food was made, but rather think of the people who don't have enough to eat.
47	A new agricultural revolution Northern Iowan 105:40, p.7	03/03/2009	Big profit firms and our addiction to fossil fuels blamed for "big farming", lack of soil conservation, and warnings of global catastrophe.
48	Pollution v. progress Northern Iowan 105:23, p.10	11/18/2008	Modern agricultural practices challenged; accused of being merely profit oriented. A return to simpler times encouraged.
49	Vanishing farmland bodes ill for the future Northern Iowan 105:16, p.6	10/25/2008	Believes that good farmland needs to be protected from urban development, so that it may be used for food production and biofuels. Building without planning changes our environment; photo.
50	Coming full circle Northern Iowan 105:12, p.6	10/10/2008	Continues to look at a simpler life.
51	Tallgrass Prairie Center sponsors seminar series on natural resource research and management 'Support your local grass farmer: Public Relations News Release 2008:38, p.1	09/02/2008	Steve John, the executive director of the Agricultural Watershed Institute, will lead the first seminar in a series on natural resource research and management at the Tallgrass Prairie Center at the University.
52	The need for seed Northern Iowan 104:59, p.3	07/25/2008	Believes that some seed companies do not act in the best interest of mankind.
53	A cultural transformation Northern Iowan 104:58, p.2	07/18/2008	Thoughts on working with nature and the soil; photo.
54	Letting the land do what it will Northern Iowan 104:57, p.2	07/11/2008	Believes that conventional agriculture is destructive; maintains that organic farming might be the better way to go.
55	Food crises Northern Iowan 105:42, p.7	03/10/2008	Regulations proposed to centralize the oversight of food production and distribution under the umbrella of the Food and Drug Administration. This action seen as adding more regulations for the small scale agricultural producer.
56	Record harvest leads to weight limit exemption Northern Iowan 104:8, p.2	09/21/2007	Iowa Governor Chet Culver has approved a harvest exemption. Farmers may haul 88,000 pounds of grain from September 14 until November 14.
57	Farmer's markets: good food benefiting good cause Northern Iowan 104:1, p.2	08/24/2007	Activities of the Waterloo Farmer's Market noted; photo.
58	KUNI to host forum for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture candidates Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/18/2006	Forum will be held in Des Moines and will be broadcast live by KUNI.
59	Wednesday, March 1 - Friday, March 3 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2	02/27/2006	Hawkeye Farm Show will take place in the UNI-Dome.
60	Partnership offers series on strategies for alternative agriculture businesses Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	01/27/2006	Regional Business Center/Small Business Development Center will partner with Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture and others to offer workshops for new and expanding businesses in the alternative agriculture industry.
61	Tuesday, Nov. 22 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	11/21/2005	Thomas C. Dorr will speak about rural development and renewable energy; recital for the Graduate Piano Quartet from Russia will take place.
62	UNI biology professor's lecture connects farms with local environments Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/18/2005	Discusses how farms in Iowa can benefit their local ecosystems.
63	UNI grape detectives help make Iowa grape growers be more profitable Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	07/26/2005	"A Midwesterner's Handbook to Grapevine Varieties" aims to correct misidentified grape types.
64	Organic farmer speaks on benefits, ecology Northern Iowan 101:50, p.2	04/12/2005	Francis Thicke will discuss organic farming on April 13th.
65	Wednesday, April 13 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	04/11/2005	Bill Koch will present "Walt Whitman Live!!"; Ana Kogl will discuss private property; Francis Thicke will discuss ecologically concerned agriculture; Francis Degnin will present lecture on bio-medical ethics.
66	'Designing an Ecologically Sound Farm: From the Soil to the Marketplace' lecture to take place at UNI Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	04/08/2005	Francis Thicke will discuss ecological sustainability in industrial agriculture.
67	UNI to conduct survey among northeast Iowa farmers, ag-related small business entrepreneurs Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	02/04/2005	The results of the survey will be used to develop training programs to assist farmers and small ag-related businesses. This effort is in conjunction with the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture.
68	Solving a grape big mystery Northern Iowa Today 89:1, p.10	01/01/2005	A look at the Grapevine Identification Center, headed by Professor Jean Gerrath; photo.
69	UNI biology professor says U. S. farmers can learn from Australia Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	02/17/2004	Professor Laura L. Jackson spoke at a meeting of the Ecological Society of Australia.
70	Campaign promotes food with local flavor Northern Iowan 99:58, p.1	06/27/2003	Community members are encouraged to buy fresh foods locally; photo.
71	UNI joins Practical Farmers of Iowa to launch 'Buy Local' program Public Relations News Release 2002:531, p.1	05/12/2003	"Buy Fresh, Buy Local" program, will kick off Saturday, May 17, encourages residents to purchase agriculture products locally.
72	Parents' home threatened by proposed Ottumwa landfill Northern Iowan 99:20, p.9	11/08/2002	Feels it's a shame to see good farmland covered by trash because recycling is not done as much as it could be.
73	ABIL Program hosts day for farmers Northern Iowan 97:46, p.2	03/27/2001	Local farmers are invited to tour UNI's Ag-Based Industrial Lubricants facility in Waverly.
74	UNI exhausts Disaster Grant Northern Iowan 97:45, p.1	03/23/2001	Financial Aid Office uses money from the Disaster Grant to help farm kids attend UNI.
75	Investigation finds regulation of hog manure management lacking Public Relations News Release 2000:37, p.1	08/14/2000	Laura Jackson discusses her study of the Iowa manure management regulations.
76	Investigation finds regulation of hog manure management lacking Public Relations News Release 2000:37, p.1	08/07/2000	Laura Jackson discusses the trends in hog production and its effect on water quality.
77	Too many hogs, too little land, study finds Public Relations News Release 2000:30, p.1	08/02/2000	Laura Jackson and colleagues conduct a survey on manure management.
78	Proteus offers financial aid to students with farming history Northern Iowan 96:15, p.4	10/19/1999	Iowa-based non-profit organization is funded by U. S. Department of Labor and offers aid to students who have worked primarily in agriculture.
79	Iowa bill removes local control over hog confinement sites Northern Iowan 94:43, p.8	03/10/1998	Iowa legislator comments on hog confinement legislation that would remove local control of sites.
80	Watch your mouth, Oprah! Northern Iowan 94:33, p.5	02/03/1998	Editorial comments on Oprah Winfrey's courtroom battle with the cattle industry.
81	AGRI Industries will market soybean-based hydraulic fluid developed by University of Northern Iowa's ABIL research program. Public Relations News Release 1996:466, p.1	07/09/1997	Soybean-based hydralic fluid developed at UNI by the Northern Iowa's Ag Based Industrial Lubricants research program will be marketed by AGRI.
82	Update on the ag-based industrial lubricants research program Public Relations News Release 1996:458, p.1	07/02/1997	Professor Honary talks about ag-based lubricants.
83	The floundering family farm Public Relations News Release 1991:347, p.	02/03/1992	Ron Hook states that small family farms are falling prey to more efficient larger farms.
84	Chrystal to address future of Russian agriculture, Iowa's role (Thursday) January 30 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:327, p.1	01/20/1992	Des Moines banker John Chrystal will speak on "The Future of Russian Agriculture and Iowa's Role in its Development".
85	Farm tour for international students Public Relations News Release 1991:81, p.1	09/23/1991	Area swine and dairy farms open their operations for tours by UNI international students. Frank and Susan Wyatt and Jay and Jeanne Hansen will be the hosts.
86	Sustainable agriculture--Conserving resources while remaining productive Public Relations News Release 1990:151, p.1	10/29/1990	Dennis Keeney reported examination of ways to increase productivity while improving efficiency.
87	Concerns about groundwater--quality may be improving Public Relations News Release 1990:18, p.1	09/03/1990	Changes in farming practices have resulted in improved groundwater quality.
88	Baking summer heat and drought a setback to ag-related research. Public Relations News Release 1988:513, p.1	07/28/1988	Dry spell may set back research several years due to lack of production from this season's planting.
89	Drought seen as a benefit to groundwater purity in the state. Public Relations News Release 1988:513, p.1	07/28/1988	Professor Erwin Richter says a hot summer could be preventing chemical herbicides and pesticides from contaminating the state's groundwater supply.
90	Iowa farmers singing the blues should do so without accompaniment. Public Relations News Release 1988:493, p.1	07/14/1988	Donald Wendt states that weather conditions take their toll on things besides crops.
91	Golden spike anniversary today, railroads vital to early Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1988:416, p.1	05/09/1988	May 10 1869, the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads joined at Promontory Point, Utah. Iowa benefitted greatly.. Until railroads, Iowa's fertile land was useless because there existed no reliable means for agriculture to reach its markets.
92	Save $95 an acre on corn production? 'Balanced ag' expert tells how Public Relations News Release 1987:350, p.1	04/06/1988	Dick Thompson speaks on various farming strategies that will save farmers money while limiting the use of herbicides and pesticides.
93	Northern Iowa prof's studies confirming Iowa groundwater contamination Public Relations News Release 1987:326, p.1	03/24/1988	Professor Erwin Richter conducts studies on Iowa groundwater deposits, finding an alarming amount of contamination from chemicals used in farming communities.
94	UNI biologist finds herbicide adversity in Iowa's aquatic environment Public Relations News Release 1987:326, p.1	03/24/1988	Professor Barton Bergquist researches the effects of herbicides used in farming on aquatic organisms found in Iowan streams and creeks.
95	What you hear on the farm may be had for your ears¿ Public Relations News Release 1987:326, p.1	03/24/1988	Professor Bruce Plakke warns that prolonged exposure to loud machinery may lead to serious hearing problems for farmers.
96	Light-avoiding plants may hold key to solve ag problems in dry regions Public Relations News Release 1987:282, p.1	02/24/1988	Professor Virginia Berg conducts studies on light-avoiding plants that could be applied to increase yields in agricultural regions suffering from drought.
97	What did Iowa look like to its first settlers? UNI prof maps early Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1987:273, p.1	02/18/1988	Professor Daryl Smith maps the prairies of pre-settlement Iowa.
98	Iowa deficient in natural habitat for wildlife, new solutions sought Public Relations News Release 1987:251, p.1	02/04/1988	Professors Orlando Schwartz and Paul Whitson discuss the growing need for wildlife habitats with the increasing amount of land dedicated to agricultural industries.
99	Top five Iowa news stories in 1987 covered politics, farm economy, schools, taxes, population decline, says UNI prof Public Relations News Release 1987:191, p.1	12/29/1987	Professor Thomas Ryan discusses the importance of the Iowa caucuses in presidential nominations. Agricultural exports and income see a significant increase. Low state birthrate and high migration results in a net decrease in Iowa's population.
100	UNI teaching prof wins Rockefeller Foundation summer research fellowship Public Relations News Release 1987:364, p.1	05/08/1987	James Becker, of the modern language department of Price Lab, is named one of one-hundred recipients of a research grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. Becker uses his grant to develop teaching materials on French fruit and vegetable cooperatives.