![There are a lot of unwanted shrubs, trees, and weeds that grow up on properties. It can be difficult to stay ahead of them, especially on ground that you may […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/weeds-640x250.png "Management of Weeds and Unwanted Trees and Shrubs")
![The Allamakee SWCD/NRCS/FSA offices moved to a new location on November 25, 2019. Our new office is located at 770 11th Ave SW in Waukon, just across from the Waukon […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/New_office-640x250.png "We’ve moved!")
![In early 2020, the Allamakee County Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded $235,907.00, for a three-year project, that involves interseeding cover crops into V4-V7 Corn. The funding for this […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Interseeding-195x110.png "Interseeding Cover Crops")
![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 […]](https://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 […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Pasture_by_Carl_Wycoff-195x110.jpg "Revised Sodbust Policy")
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![by Jason Johnson, Iowa NRCS State Public Affairs SpecialistNovember 2020 After years of struggling to consistently establish cover crops in the fall on cropland in Iowa’s northern tier counties, more […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/50541876667_ae48e78ae6_c-36x36.jpg "Interseeding Cover Crops Early Could Solve Fall Establishment Issues")
Interseeding Cover Crops Early Could Solve Fall Establishment Issues
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![There are a lot of unwanted shrubs, trees, and weeds that grow up on properties. It can be difficult to stay ahead of them, especially on ground that you may […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/weeds-36x36.png "Management of Weeds and Unwanted Trees and Shrubs")
Management of Weeds and Unwanted Trees and Shrubs
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Soil Health Presentation from Brian Dougherty
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![The Allamakee SWCD/NRCS/FSA offices moved to a new location on November 25, 2019. Our new office is located at 770 11th Ave SW in Waukon, just across from the Waukon […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/New_office-36x36.png "We’ve moved!")
We’ve moved!
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![Earthworms are well-known, but we don’t often think about what they do for our soils. A large proportion of soil passes through the guts of earthworms. Earthworms eat microorganisms, but […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/worm_holes-36x36.png "Earthworm Channels")
Earthworm Channels
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![The Allamakee SWCD now has a small collection of books relating to the topic of soil health and how farming practice impact our soils and our world. See the descriptions […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/lending_library-36x36.png "Borrow a Book From the New Lending Library")
Borrow a Book From the New Lending Library
Posted on September 24, 2018 | No Comments
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Interseeding Cover Crops Early Could Solve Fall Establishment Issues
by Jason Johnson, Iowa NRCS State Public Affairs SpecialistNovember 2020 After years of struggling to consistently establish cover crops in the fall on cropland in Iowa’s northern tier counties, more […]
Featured Stories
Interseeding Cover Crops
In early 2020, the Allamakee County Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded $235,907.00, for a three-year project, that involves interseeding cover crops into V4-V7 Corn. The funding for this […]
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 […]
District Projects
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.
Media & Publications
Soil Health Resources
Check back to see what has been added about cover crops, increasing organic matter, and other aspects of soil health