![The Allamakee SWCD and partners will be hosting many events in the area. More details for the events will be posted later, but get them on your calendar now. Potential […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Upcoming_Events-640x250.png "Upcoming Events")
![Cereal rye is a cover crop workhorse. It can help scavenge nitrogen, protect against erosion, fight weeds, and provide forage. It also can be planted later in the year than many […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_20160521_183249336-640x250.jpg "Can Rye Cover Crop Cause Yield Drag?")
![Cover crops are starting to become more popular in Iowa due to their ability to protect the soil and recycle nutrients that would otherwise be lost to leaching during winter […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2bu_1bu_comparison-640x250.png "Cover Crops at Don Elsbernd’s")
![Allamakee SWCD Project Encourages Producers to Evaluate Economics of Farmland Use With the current downtrend in commodity prices, one way farmers can minimize risk is to spread out income and […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_1837-cropped-195x110.jpg "New Project Focuses on Economics of Farmland Use")
![The Allamakee SWCD has revised its state cost share policy. Applications can be accepted at any time. Landowners interested in installing a conservation practice may contact the SWCD office to […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_3217-195x110.jpg "Allamakee SWCD Revised State Cost-share Policy")
![The Allamakee SWCD Commissioners have revised their current policy regarding sodbusts. According to the board, “In response to an increase in the number of requests to turn very steep and […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Pasture_by_Carl_Wycoff-195x110.jpg "Revised Sodbust Policy")
Latest News…
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![Allamakee County livestock producer, Ryan Collins, was featured in an article on the Iowa NRCS website. EQIP funds were used to help Collins set up a rotational grazing system including […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ryan_collins_access_ramp-36x36.jpg "Local Conservation Highlighted on Iowa NRCS Website")
Local Conservation Highlighted on Iowa NRCS Website
Posted on June 23, 2016 | No CommentsAllamakee County livestock producer, Ryan Collins, was featured in an article on the Iowa NRCS website. EQIP funds were used to help Collins set up a rotational grazing system including […]
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![The Allamakee SWCD and partners will be hosting many events in the area. More details for the events will be posted later, but get them on your calendar now. Potential […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Upcoming_Events-36x36.png "Upcoming Events")
Upcoming Events
Posted on June 16, 2016 | No CommentsThe Allamakee SWCD and partners will be hosting many events in the area. More details for the events will be posted later, but get them on your calendar now. Potential […]
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![Cereal rye is a cover crop workhorse. It can help scavenge nitrogen, protect against erosion, fight weeds, and provide forage. It also can be planted later in the year than many […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_20160521_183249336-36x36.jpg "Can Rye Cover Crop Cause Yield Drag?")
Can Rye Cover Crop Cause Yield Drag?
Posted on June 13, 2016 | No CommentsCereal rye is a cover crop workhorse. It can help scavenge nitrogen, protect against erosion, fight weeds, and provide forage. It also can be planted later in the year than many […]
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![Cover crops are starting to become more popular in Iowa due to their ability to protect the soil and recycle nutrients that would otherwise be lost to leaching during winter […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2bu_1bu_comparison-36x36.png "Cover Crops at Don Elsbernd’s")
Cover Crops at Don Elsbernd’s
Posted on May 11, 2016 | No CommentsCover crops are starting to become more popular in Iowa due to their ability to protect the soil and recycle nutrients that would otherwise be lost to leaching during winter […]
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![Your NRCS Conservation Plans will now contain a “percent residue after planting” under the tillage section. If it doesn’t, please ask to see the RUSLE2 printout for your rotation. You […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/soil_residue-36x36.png "How to Measure Surface Residue")
How to Measure Surface Residue
Posted on March 30, 2016 | No CommentsYour NRCS Conservation Plans will now contain a “percent residue after planting” under the tillage section. If it doesn’t, please ask to see the RUSLE2 printout for your rotation. You […]
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NOAA Weather
Waukon, IA
Last Updated on Sep 26 2016, 2:55 pm CDT
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Current Conditions: Fair
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Wind: West at 15mph
Humidity: 30%
Dewpoint: 33.8°F
![Allamakee County livestock producer, Ryan Collins, was featured in an article on the Iowa NRCS website. EQIP funds were used to help Collins set up a rotational grazing system including […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ryan_collins_access_ramp-640x250.jpg "Local Conservation Highlighted on Iowa NRCS Website")
Allamakee County livestock producer, Ryan Collins, was featured in an article on the Iowa NRCS website. EQIP funds were used to help Collins set up a rotational grazing system including […]
New Project Focuses on Economics of Farmland Use
Allamakee SWCD Project Encourages Producers to Evaluate Economics of Farmland Use With the current downtrend in commodity prices, one way farmers can minimize risk is to spread out income and […]
Allamakee SWCD Revised State Cost-share Policy
The Allamakee SWCD has revised its state cost share policy. Applications can be accepted at any time. Landowners interested in installing a conservation practice may contact the SWCD office to […]
Revised Sodbust Policy
The Allamakee SWCD Commissioners have revised their current policy regarding sodbusts. According to the board, “In response to an increase in the number of requests to turn very steep and […]
Cover Crops and Manure
Learn more about how cover crops and manure may work together for your conservation goals.
Small Grain Production
Small grain production is slowly growing in Iowa. The Allamakee SWCD would like to help producers develop the knowledge and infrastructure to produce a marketable product.
Soil Health Resources
Check back to see what has been added about cover crops, increasing organic matter, and other aspects of soil health