Riparian Management Systems - An Introduction to RiMS
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The Iowa State University Integrated Crop Management Conference is Iowa's premier crop production education event. No other program in Iowa brings together the diverse range of topics, slate of expert presenters and results of the latest University research.
The ICM Conference offers workshops focusing on the latest in crop production technology. Experts from Iowa and surrounding states will provide research updates and results in soil fertility, soil and water management, crop production and pest management.
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The areas along our streams, lakes, and rivers are an important part of the agricultural ecosystem. They work to mediate the influence of agriculture on our water resources. The general term for these areas is a riparian area. There is some debate as to the definition of a riparian area. One of the most common definitions from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is: