by Staff | Aug 13, 2013 | Agricultural Pollution, Blog, Newsletter
Helpful Hints Before you Fertilize this Fall Did you know a recent study by NASA estimates lawns are the largest “crop” in the country, covering up to three times as many acres as corn? It’s an amazing fact with implications that have changed our understanding of the...
by Staff | Aug 13, 2013 | Agricultural Pollution, Blog
Beautiful lawns and gardens help us connect to nature. They are the stage for summer bar-b-ques, bocce ball matches and playtime with pets. They help us slow down our fast paced lives and enjoy the moment. However, growing and maintaining a lawn isn’t always...
by Staff | Apr 26, 2013 | Agricultural Pollution, Blog
April is the time for garden planning, despite the prolonged winter we have been experiencing here in Iowa. Growing up on the family farm in Little Turkey, IA, my family and I were fortunate to have the yard space for a garden. Although as a youngster I despised the...
by Staff | Nov 13, 2012 | Agricultural Pollution, Blog
We made it through another election year, survived the bombardment of news coverage and did our civic duty by voting. It seems like a good time to take a break from politics, sit back and wait to see what happens. And yet, the lame duck session of Congress during the...
by Staff | Nov 12, 2012 | Agricultural Pollution, Blog
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2012 For more information, contact: Amy Sauer Mississippi River Program Manager 773-754-8906 asauer@biodiverse.org Urgency Grows for a New Farm Bill Citizens insist a modern Farm Bill must protect the health of the...
by Staff | Jul 18, 2012 | Agricultural Pollution, Blog
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2012 For more information, contact: Amy Sauer Mississippi River Program Manager 773-754-8906 asauer@biodiverse.org Farmers, Residents Deserve Smarter Farm Bill Mississippi River Network calls on House to pass a Farm Bill that protects...
