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New research on monarchs by Iowa State University scientists offers important insights to those trying to boost populations by planting habitat close to corn and soybean fields.

AMES, Iowa — The World Wildlife Fund, Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas and the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve released its 2020-2021 overwintering monarch population report on February 25, 2021.

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service announced on December 15th that adding the monarch butterfly to the list of threatened and endangered species is warranted, but precluded by work on higher-priority listing actions.

AMES, Iowa – On December 15^th, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will release the decision on whether or not the monarch butterfly becomes listed under the Endangered Species Act.

A recently published analysis of data on tagged monarch butterflies migrating from the United States to Mexico emphasizes the importance of creating new habitat to ensure the future of the species’ iconic migratory pattern.

Among the most simple and effective measures farmers and landowners can take to conserve monarch butterfly populations is to follow best practices for mowing.

When most people hear “butterfly,” images of the beloved orange-and-black monarch (Danaus plexippus) spring to mind.

AMES, Iowa — The World Wildlife Fund and the Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas (CONANP) released its 2019-2020 overwintering monarch population report.

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The eastern population of monarch butterflies has declined significantly over the past 20 years. Iowa is in the heart of the summer breeding range for this iconic insect.

Congrats to a team alum, Cody Acevedo, on his recent George Washington Carver Spirit of Innovation and Service award! Acevedo, a senior in animal ecology, is featured in the January 2020 issue of STORIES magazine.

JOHNSTON, IOWA – As Iowa farmers are wrapping up the annual harvest, plant employees at Western Iowa Energy biodiesel plant have already started planting for next year.

Congrats to a team alum, Cody Acevedo, on his recent George Washington Carver Spirit of Innovation and Service award! Acevedo, a senior in animal ecology, participated in the IINSPIRE LSAMP program funded by NSF in 2018 and col

Conservation practices for water quality and pollinator habitat can be complementary - using some of the same land and resources can multiply ecological benefits for water and wildlife.