The
Situation:Having nutrients readily available for plant uptake is essential for crop production. Management of all nutrient sources, including commercial fertilizer, compost and manure, within the constraints of farm production systems and operational goals are prerequisite for both profitable crop production and environmental sustainability. Inappropriate management, however, can lead to a reduced economic return and potential environmental degradation of surface and ground water. The environmental consequences are especially pertinent to nitrogen and phosphorus. In a statewide survey of producers conducted in Iowa (1998 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll), only 47 percent of crop producers reported they adjusted commercial fertilizer rates after applying manure to a field, and 59 percent used judgment alone when determining manure application rates. Applying those statistics across all of Iowa’s counties, and recognizing that fertilizer use is a major input cost for crop production, emphasizes the importance of recognizing and appropriately using multiple sources of nutrients in crop production systems. Applying research-based best management practices (BMPs) will help producers optimize systems for comprehensive farm planning to maintain long-term economic viability and practice good environmental stewardship.
The Issue:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently initiated a series of programs and actions that address nutrients in surface water. In Iowa, 91.3 percent of the land is in farmland and 81.6 percent of this farmland is managed as cropland. A major source of nutrients in surface waters is attributed to surface runoff and the resulting non-point source pollution.
The Mission Statement of the Nutrient Management Information Team:
To increase clientele awareness and understanding of nutrient pollution sources, environmental effects and potential management and regulation issues, and to market information and educational programs focused on reducing non-point source nutrient pollution to Iowa's surface waters.
The mission of Agribusiness Association of Iowa is to promote a proactive, profitable and environmentally sensitive professional agribusiness industry.
The mission of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers is to represent professionals in financial analysis, valuation, and management of agricultural and rural resources.
The American Society will provide its members with the opportunity to:
- Achieve the highest level of professional competency and ethics
- Achieve financial success
- Shape public policy affecting the agricultural and rural environment and the American Society professions
If you'd like more information on the Iowa Bankers Association, contact Don Foley, Director of Agriculture, 8800 62nd Street, Johnston, IA 50131, Telephone 515-286-2946, FAX 515-286-4210, E-mail dfoley@iowabankers.com
The mission of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association is to provide its members the opportunity to enhance and further develop the beef industry in the state of Iowa and the nation. The Iowa Cattlemen's Association is dedicated to building strong communication linkages, helping its members meet and master the challenges of change, and assisting cattle producers to anticipate, plan for, adjust to, and meet the changing demands of the market place.
Creating greater profit for Iowa corn growers.
The department's mission is to manage, protect, conserve, and develop Iowa's natural resources in cooperation with other public and private organizations and individuals, so that the quality of life for Iowans is significantly enhanced by the use, enjoyment and understanding of those resources.
The Iowa Environmental Council is an alliance of diverse organizations and individuals working with all Iowans to protect our natural environment. We seek a sustainable future through shaping public policy, research and education, coalition-building, and advocacy.
Farm Bureau is dedicated to helping farm families prosper and improve their quality of life.
Farm Credit Services of America, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is dedicated to serving the agricultural credit and financial needs of farmers and ranchers in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.
The mission of the Iowa Independent Crop Consultants Association is to unify and upgrade crop consulting and agriculture with the encouragement and promotion of research in crop management techniques by; supporting producers in the production of their crops, using the most economical means and methods that will least adversely affect the environment; distinguishing the difference between professional consultants employed for a fee and those consultants that may have a conflict of interest in giving advice on crop management; assisting in the formulation of state policies relating to agricultural production; and assisting in the formulation of future crop management philosophies.
To provide a vehicle for a coordinated and comprehensive approach to improve manure management in Iowa.
To provide leadership in areas related to the industry in order to enhance Iowa Pork Producers' opportunity, profit, success and stewardship.
The Iowa Poultry Association is a voluntary trade association representing people interested in the general welfare the poultry production, poultry products, eggs or allied industries. IPA encourages and coordinates activities with all segments of the poultry industry which foster, develop, improve and promote the production and consumption of eggs, poultry and poultry products. IPA solicits the cooperation of recognized educational and other institutions working to apply sound scientific principles in the development of the poultry industry.
The Iowa Soybean Association is focused on promoting profitable soybean production through sound public policy, expanding markets and improving producer efficiencies.
To be a premier College of Agriculture with teaching, research, and outreach programs that serve people in the state, the nation, and the world.
ISU Extension builds partnerships and provides research-based learning opportunities to improve quality of life in Iowa.
The Leopold Center has 3 primary objectives:
- To identify and reduce negative impacts of agriculture on natural resources and rural communities
- To develop profitable farming systems that conserve natural resources
- To work with ISU Extension and other groups to inform the public of new research findings
The mission of the Soil Conservation Division is to preserve Iowa's precious soil, and improve water quality to ensure opportunities for future generations of Iowans.
The mission of the Natural Resources Conservation Service is to provide leadership and administer programs to help people conserve, improve, and sustain natural resources and the environment.
Ubbo Agena
Nonpoint Source Program Coordinator
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Wallace Building, 502 E 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-6402
E-mail (ubbo.agena@dnr.state.ia.us)
Vice President, Public Policy
Iowa Cattlemen's Association
P.O. Box 1490
2055 Ironwood Court
Ames, IA 50014
515-296-2266
E-mail (carol@iabeef.org)
Senior Communications Officer
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
210 Walnut Street, 693 Federal Building
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 281-4260
E-mail (lynn.betts@ia.usda.gov)
Nutrient Management Education
Coordinator Iowa State University Extension
ISU Extension Outreach Center
10861 Douglas Avenue, Suite B
Urbandale, IA 50322-2042
(515) 727-0656; FAX (515) 727-0657
E-mail (creswell@iastate.edu)
Special Assistant to the ISU Extension Director,
Agriculture and Natural Resources
109 Curtiss Hall, Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1050
(515) 294-7801; FAX (515) 294-5099
E-mail (agdir@iastate.edu)
Mike Duffy
Associate Director & Agricultural Economist
Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture
209 Curtiss Hall, Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1050
(515) 294-3711; FAX (515) 294-9696
E-mail (mduffy@iastate.edu)
Director of Agriculture
Iowa Bankers Association
418 - 6th Avenue, Suite 430
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 286-2946; FAX (515) 286-4210
E-mail (dfoley@iowabankers.com)
Research Director
Iowa Environmental Council
711 East Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 244-1194; FAX (515) 244-7856
E-mail (heathcote@earthweshare.org)
Iowa Soybean Association
4240 E. Donald Street
Waterloo, IA 50703-9201
(319) 233-9480
E-mail (jhoffman@neotek.net)
Chief, Water Resource Bureau
Soil Conservation Division, Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship
Henry A. Wallace Building
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-3963
E-mail (Dean.Lemke@idals.state.ia.us)
Hal Tucker
Iowa Independent Crop Consultants Association
Tucker Consulting
1614 Shoreway Road Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-3030; FAX (712) 732-3414
E-mail (tucker@ncn.net)
Associate Dean, College of Agriculture
132 Curtiss Hall, Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1050
(515) 294-4333; FAX (515) 294-5745
E-mail (soil@iastate.edu)
Norman Moklestad
Executive Secretary
Iowa Dairy Products Association
8525 Douglas Avenue, Suite 37
Urbandale, IA 50322-2929
(515) 331-8989; FAX 515-331-8972
E-mail (None)
Vice President
Agribusiness Association of Iowa
900 Des Moines Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-5549
(515) 262-8323; FAX (515) 262-8960
E-mail (chrism@agribiz.org)
Iowa Manure Management Action Group Coordinator
2104 Agronomy Hall, Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1010
(515) 294-9590; FAX (515) 294-9985
E-mail (amrieck@iastate.edu)
Director, Environmental Affairs
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
5400 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-5432; FAX (515) 225-5419
E-mail (rrobinson@ifbf.org)
Associate Professor, Department of Agronomy, ISU
2104 Agronomy Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
(515) 294-1923
E-mail (jsawyer@iastate.edu)
Director, Producer Education
Iowa Pork Producers Association
1636 NW 114th Street, P.O. Box 71009
Clive, IA 50325-0009
(515) 225-7675
E-mail (mschwager@iowapork.org)
Thomas Venner
Swine Specialist
Farm Credit Services of America
406 - 12th Street, PO Box 520
Perry, IA 50220-0520
(800)728-5852; FAX (515)465-4830
E-mail (vennert@fcsamerica.com)
Larry D. Trede
Secretary-Treasurer, Iowa Chapter
American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers
1935 Stevenson Drive
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 294-4076; FAX (515) 294-0530
E-mail (trede@iastate.edu)
Rodney Williamson
Director
Policy and Research Iowa Corn Growers Association 5505 NW 88th Street
#100
Johnson, IA 50131-2948
(515) 225-9242; FAX (515) 225-0781
E-mail (rwilliamson@iowacorn.org)
Stan Witham
Iowa Poultry Association
Centurion Poultry
1840 Hancock Avenue
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 825-3595; FAX (515) 825-3125
E-mail (sswitham@goldfieldaccess.net)
Director of Environmental Programs
Iowa Soybean Association
4554 NW 114th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322-5410
(515) 251-8640; FAX (515) 251-8657
E-mail (rwolf@iasoybeans.com)