![An Iowa Learning Farms estimate showed Iowa farmers planted 623,700 total acres of cover crops in 2016, a 32% increase compared to 2015. However, one of the scenarios in the […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cover_crop_economics-640x250.png "Economic Value of Cover Crops")
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![It seems fairly obvious that the earlier a cover crop can be seeded in the fall, the more growth there will be (in both the fall and spring). Currently, the […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cover_crop_seeding_date-640x250.png "Impact of Seeding Date and Termination Date on Cover Crop Growth")
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![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")
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![If you are seeding cover crops, or any other seeding (pasture, buffers, CRP, etc.), remember that seeding rates MUST be calculated in pure live seed. Seeding rates are determined based on […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PLS_plantingrate-36x36.png "Calculate Seeding Rates in Pure Live Seed")
Calculate Seeding Rates in Pure Live Seed
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![An Iowa Learning Farms estimate showed Iowa farmers planted 623,700 total acres of cover crops in 2016, a 32% increase compared to 2015. However, one of the scenarios in the […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cover_crop_economics-36x36.png "Economic Value of Cover Crops")
Economic Value of Cover Crops
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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 […]](http://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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![It seems fairly obvious that the earlier a cover crop can be seeded in the fall, the more growth there will be (in both the fall and spring). Currently, the […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cover_crop_seeding_date-36x36.png "Impact of Seeding Date and Termination Date on Cover Crop Growth")
Impact of Seeding Date and Termination Date on Cover Crop Growth
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![With increasing interest in cover crops in recent years, there is also increased discussion about how best to fit cover crops into each system. One issue to address is cover […]](http://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cover_crop_field_day2017-36x36.png "Manure and Cover Crops")
Manure and Cover Crops
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Participate in the Allamakee SWCD Photo Contest by June 23
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Calculate Seeding Rates in Pure Live Seed
If you are seeding cover crops, or any other seeding (pasture, buffers, CRP, etc.), remember that seeding rates MUST be calculated in pure live seed. Seeding rates are determined based on […]
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New Project Focuses on Economics of Farmland Use
2016 Project Newsletter Available Now! Click here. Allamakee SWCD Project Encourages Producers to Evaluate Economics of Farmland Use With the current downtrend in commodity prices, one way farmers can minimize risk […]
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