IA: Oceans
Wet Spring Soaks Iowa Drought
For the first time in nearly three years, the widespread drought that has had Iowa in its grip is predicted to end. The latest drought outlook says …
What Happens on IA Farms Should Stay on IA Farms
DES MOINES, Iowa - One of the biggest expenses for Iowa farmers is the fertilizer they apply to their cropland. And sometimes, that fertilizer barely …
Unique "Oil Spill" Exhibit Opens in Iowa
DUBUQUE, Iowa - A brand-new exhibit at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium was supposed to be filled with sharks, rays and other fish …
Scientists: Dispersant Health Impacts a "Failure of Chemicals Policy"
WASHINGTON, D.C. - More than one million gallons of chemicals called dispersants have been sprayed into the Gulf of Mexico in an attempt to break up …
Report: BP Can’t Be Singled Out
As the costs of Gulf Coast cleanup efforts from the BP oil spill continue to rise, a new report examines the industry as a whole, in terms of safety …
Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone Traced Back to Iowa
Baton Rouge, LA – The summer hypoxic or dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to grow to its largest size ever by July, covering up to …
Board to Decide if Organic Fish Can Come from "Down on the Farm"
Iowa City, IA - Can organic fish come from "down on the farm" -- when the farm is the aquatic version of a feedlot? The National Organic Standards …