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Iowa Cover Crops Conference highlights include: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey will share his personal use of cover crops in his own farm operation. Nearly a dozen farmers will speak about their experiences using cover crops. Individuals studying and using cover crops in seven Midwestern states will share their latest results from controlled and on‐farm … Continue reading Iowa Cover Crops Conference →

The theme for the 9th annual Iowa Water Conference is Currents and Currencies: Trends and Motivators for Better Water Management. The conference will be held March 2 and 3, 2015 at the Scheman Building in Ames, Iowa.  For additional information and to register visit http://www.aep.iastate.edu/iwc/.

The Raccoon River Watershed Association will hold their 2015 conference, "Life in the Raccoon River: Water Quality", on March 7, 2015. There is no cost to attend. Additional details will be added as they're finalized. The day's agenda is as follows: 9:00 a.m. - Welcome Steve Roe, President, RRWA 9:05 - 9:50 a.m. - Water Chemistry … Continue reading 2015 Raccoon River Watershed Association Conference →

With the current discussion about impaired waters, run-off, erosion and nitrates in our drinking water - the EPC needs to hear Iowans expect better. To establish healthy landscapes, improve on-site storm water retention, lessen runoff and soil erosion, and improve water quality - we need to retain four inches of healthy soil. If you are … Continue reading EPC Public Hearing: 4″ Topsoil Requirement →

Regional application workshop hosted by Main Street Iowa. The workshop will cover topics ranging from the basics of the Main Street Approach® and program services of Main Street Iowa to the mechanics of completing an application in 2015 for Main Street Iowa designation, selection criteria, application distribution and review.  Please pre-register to ensure adequate space … Continue reading 2015 Main Street Iowa Workshop →

Regional application workshop hosted by Main Street Iowa. The workshop will cover topics ranging from the basics of the Main Street Approach® and program services of Main Street Iowa to the mechanics of completing an application in 2015 for Main Street Iowa designation, selection criteria, application distribution and review. Please pre-register for this event to … Continue reading 2015 Main Street Iowa Application Workshop →

With the current discussion about impaired waters, run-off, erosion and nitrates in our drinking water - the EPC needs to hear Iowans expect better. To establish healthy landscapes, improve on-site storm water retention, lessen runoff and soil erosion, and improve water quality - we need to retain four inches of healthy soil. If you are … Continue reading EPC Public Hearing: 4″ Topsoil Requirement →

Regional application workshop hosted by Main Street Iowa. The workshop will cover topics ranging from the basics of the Main Street Approach® and program services of Main Street Iowa to the mechanics of completing an application in 2015 for Main Street Iowa designation, selection criteria, application distribution and review. Please pre-register for this event to … Continue reading 2015 Main Street Iowa Application Workshop →

With the current discussion about impaired waters, run-off, erosion and nitrates in our drinking water - the EPC needs to hear Iowans expect better. To establish healthy landscapes, improve on-site storm water retention, lessen runoff and soil erosion, and improve water quality - we need to retain four inches of healthy soil. If you are … Continue reading EPC Public Hearing: 4″ Topsoil Requirement →