America's Cultivation Corridor

Iowa innovation drives sustainability. 🌱 In FY2023, more than $52 million in private and state cost-share dollars were invested to implement conservation practices across Iowa, more than double the investment 10 years ago. 🐖 Iowa is the No. 1 pork-producing state. From 1960 to 2015, U.S. pork production increased 84% while cutting land (76%), water (25%) and energy (7%) use and reducing global warming potential (8%). 🌍 Soil erosion in Iowa has decreased by roughly one-third since 1980 and national data show no-till is growing by more than 600,000 acres annually. See 10 years of sustainability and stewardship innovation in action > https://lnkd.in/g_YpixjJ #10years10ways #sustainability #innovation #WhyIowa

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will again be hosting its Entrepreneur Field Day series this fall! Attendees will get an inside look at how some of Iowa's small businesses are drawing on Iowa's rich agricultural heritage to chart a journey of success. Registration details > https://lnkd.in/gH7R97av #DSMUSA #entrepreneurship #WhyIowa #startup #smallbusiness

Great news for Genvax, the community of Ames and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance! The Ames-based startup has been awarded a $250,000 Innovation Acceleration Launch Fund investment from the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). The animal vaccine company has developed proprietary next generation RNA and nanoparticle vaccines. Their first product is to be a vaccine for swine influenza, with technology that uses a cell-free encapsulation system that can be developed further for custom, herd-specific vaccines. Learn more > https://lnkd.in/gZU7PpZ2 #SSBCI #investment #WhyIowa #animalvaccines #innovation

As Biotechnology Discovery Portfolio Leader at Corteva Agriscience, Nandini Krishnamurthy helps accelerate adoption of technologies that will strengthen the company's product development pipeline so that growers have innovative and sustainable solutions. Originally from India, Krishnamurthy and her family are happy to have called Iowa home for the past nine years thanks to the diverse career opportunities in agricultural biotechnology, good school systems and great community. Read more in our latest #WhyIowa feature > https://lnkd.in/gQxAy7iB #WhyIowa #bioscience #biotech #agtech #sustainability #10ways10years

The countdown is on for Tech Hub LIVE held in Des Moines on July 29-31! It's a must-attend event for leaders and businesses developing and deploying ag technologies. We're excited join Greater Des Moines Partnership, Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa State University Research Park as a destination partner for the event. We'll be at Booth 306 in the Expo Hall, and we can't wait to show attendees why Iowa is the premier destination for agtech success. Learn more and register now > techhublive.com #TechHubLIVE #TechHubLIVE2024

For the last two decades, MidAmerican Energy Company has invested significantly in wind energy. It helps maintain affordable electricity rates and has made Iowa a wind energy leader. Wind energy continues to improve Iowa's economy by creating jobs, building relationships with partner landowners and attracting new companies to the state. See how MidAmerican is leading the way with wind energy > https://lnkd.in/g5dQjkTD #10years10ways #innovation #renewable #windenergy

The world comes here! It was a pleasure to work with Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship in hosting SugaROx on a tour of Iowa's outstanding ag and startup ecosystem. The UK-based scaleup develops biostimulants to help farmers optimize productivity and improve the resilience of crop systems. Thank you to the many companies and individuals who made this showcase of Iowa such a success, including Iowa Corn, Corteva Agriscience, BioConnect Iowa, Iowa Economic Development Authority, Greater Des Moines Partnership, InnoVenture Iowa, Iowa State University Research Park, Iowa Soybean Association and Stine Seed Company. #WorldComesHere #WhyIowa #agtech #startup #biostimulants

There's still time to take our Industry Perceptions Survey! The survey will provide a deeper understanding of current local, national and global perceptions regarding Iowa's food and agriculture sector. Your responses will remain confidential and are used solely for research purposes. 🌱 Complete the survey before July 30 > https://lnkd.in/gSv5BNZM

Over the past 10 years, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship's Iowa Water Quality Initiative has made major strides in improving water quality in the state. 💧 The effort improves water quality through a collaborative, research-based approach that is evaluated and reported by a team of independent researchers. It's one example of how Iowans are innovating to protect natural resources and further environmental sustainability. Learn more > https://lnkd.in/gp6qADJD #10Years10Ways #sustainability #waterquality

The state’s research and commercial infrastructure for bio-based and renewable businesses is second to none. Simply put, the facts on Iowa's energy leadership add up to impressive innovation. ➕ In 2014, less than 30% of Iowa’s energy production was from renewable sources but today, more than 65% of the state’s electricity production is derived from renewable energy – a 117% increase in the last 10 years. ➕ Iowa is the nation's largest fuel ethanol and biodiesel producer. It accounts for about one-fourth of U.S. fuel ethanol production capacity and almost one-fifth of biodiesel production capacity. ➕ Iowa gets 64% of its energy from wind – the highest percentage of any state. See more about how Iowa innovation is making the world a better place > https://lnkd.in/e59hUERu #10Years10Ways #renewable #biobased #energy