Evaluation of Flax Varieties for Certified Organic Production - Neely-Kinyon Trial, 2004

In 1899, Iowa ranked 11 in the United States in grape production and sixth in 1919. When the focus was shifted to corn and soybean production in the 1930s and 1940s, grape production decreased and with the introduction of the corn herbicide 2,4-D, damage sustained from herbicide drift in the remaining Iowa vineyards was significant enough to cause a great decline in Iowa grape production. In 2003, Iowa had an estimated 200-250 acres of grapes planted, and continues to grow (Domoto, 2003).