Iowa HSB165 mandates a study on commercial fertilizer use, focusing on reducing nitrogen-based fertilizer application on cropland.

Iowa HSB165 requires the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to conduct a study on commercial fertilizer use, aiming to identify innovations that reduce the average statewide per-cropland-acre use of commercial nitrogen-based fertilizers. The study involves crop producers from around the state, who will receive compensation of at least $5 per acre per crop year. The department must submit preliminary and final reports to the governor and general assembly by January 15, 2028, and January 15, 2031, respectively.

Iowa HSB165 mandates a study on commercial fertilizer use, focusing on reducing nitrogen-based fertilizer application on cropland.

Iowa HSB165 requires the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to conduct a study on commercial fertilizer use, aiming to identify innovations that reduce the average statewide per-cropland-acre use of commercial nitrogen-based fertilizers. The study involves crop producers from around the state, who will receive compensation of at least $5 per acre per crop year. The department must submit preliminary and final reports to the governor and general assembly by January 15, 2028, and January 15, 2031, respectively.