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Created by the editors of Successful Farming magazine in Des Moines. It is a community of agriculturalists and provides the latest information in Ag news, weather, markets, and new technology.

Iowa State University Libraries’ contribution to the Agriculture Network Information Center (AgNIC) project coordinated by the National Agricultural Library, USDA.

1970 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate - pages from the Nobel Prize Internet Archive.

Based out of Iowa State University, the Center implements broad-based research on resources and environmental policy, agricultural trade policy, food and nutrition policy and rural and economic development policy.

Contains highlights from a book written by Dorothy Schweider called "Iowa: The Middle Land." This page only provides a brief summary of the Cow War. Check the library catalog for the book and call number for further details.

Reprinted from Horticulture & Home Pest News, June 21, 1996, p. 107, this page describes five popular botanical locations in Iowa.

Scanned handwritten text of lectures he wrote in 1897-1898 on topics such as fruits, vegetables, trees, shrubs, and flowers.

This has an interactive key to permit the user to identify common Iowa trees through a series of selections relating only the leaves and branches. Sketches and images of tree characteristics aid in making each choice.

A program aimed at preserving, planting, and maintaining vegetation along Iowa's roadsides.

Provides links to camp maps, registration and schedules for the current year.

This group exists to assist Iowa's youth in becoming productive, self-directed, contributing members of society. The web page lists address, hours and staff of the foundation.

Links to Iowa-specific statistics via the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Searchable information from 1982, 1987, and 1992 Census of Agriculture for Iowa.

The Center serves as the central access point for ISU programs related to cattle production and the beef industry.

Weekly newspaper.

Aimed at increasing the value of Iowa grain.

The center focuses on programs for pork producers and the public that deal with education, field problem solving, demonstration and consumer issues.

The Center aims to conduct research on the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of farming practices and to help develop profitable farming systems that preserve the productivity and quality of natural resources and the environment.

MATRIC provides assistance to U.S. businesses in developing and expanding international markets for agricultural products and services by providing current market and policy research and access to prospective trade and investment partners.

Website provides a history and description of the gardens, a virtual tour, and listing of garden activities.

Put together by the Northern Prairie Wildlife Resource Center.