The impact of wind turbines on Iowa’s energy production is well documented, and now an Iowa State University study is trying to determine the impact they may have on Iowa’s crops. I-S-U Distinguished Professor of agronomy, Gene Takle set out to find out if the relatively new giant rotating blades made an impact on a variety of conditions in nearby farm fields.
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While the early research shows some changes, Takle says it’s only a small part of the research right now.
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Takle says they found that in general the landscape downwind of the turbines is slightly warmer at night and slightly cooler during the day.