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![If you have interest in virtual fencing or rotational grazing systems, consider attending a field day on July 24, 2026. It will be held at 1352 Hawes Road in Harpers […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/grazing_field_day-36x36.png "Grazing Field Day")
Grazing Field Day
Posted on July 1, 2026 | No Comments -
![Will Kopp started at the Allamakee SWCD in 2025 as the watershed coordinator for the Yellow River Watershed Project. He graduated in May 2024 from Upper Iowa University with a […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Yellow_river-36x36.png "Yellow River Watershed Coordinator")
Yellow River Watershed Coordinator
Posted on July 1, 2026 | No Comments -
![I’m Janet Borchardt, the new Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist covering Winneshiek, Allamakee, Fayette, and Clayton counties! I graduated from Luther College in 2024, where I studied biology and […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PF-36x36.png "New Pheasants Forever Biologist")
New Pheasants Forever Biologist
Posted on December 15, 2025 | No Comments -
![The Allamakee Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners made their selection for this year’s Allamakee Scholarship Fund recipients at their March 2026 meeting. The board awarded 5 scholarships totaling $3,750. […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/scholarship-36x36.png "Allamakee SWCD Scholarship Winners")
Allamakee SWCD Scholarship Winners
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![CRP fields undergo status reviews at least 2 times during the contract length. NRCS typically conducts these reviews in year 4 and year 9. The year 4 check is to […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CRP_photos-36x36.png "CRP status reviews")
CRP status reviews
Posted on December 7, 2023 | No Comments
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Uncategorized Archive
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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-115x115.png "We’ve moved!")
We’ve moved!
Posted on December 12, 2019 | No CommentsThe 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 […] -
![There are many benefits to planting cover crops including reducing erosion, increasing organic matter, reducing compaction, improving nutrient cycling, and providing food for beneficial soil microorganisms. With short planting windows […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aarik_deering_drill2-115x115.jpg "Interseeding Cover Crops")
Interseeding Cover Crops
Posted on August 5, 2019 | No CommentsThere are many benefits to planting cover crops including reducing erosion, increasing organic matter, reducing compaction, improving nutrient cycling, and providing food for beneficial soil microorganisms. With short planting windows […] -
Check Out Our New Facebook Page
Posted on May 7, 2019 | No CommentsThe Allamakee SWCD has a new Facebook page. Like and Share our page to keep up to date on events, sign-up deadlines, and the latest news! -
![A Wisconsin farmer is improving soil health and fertility on cropland he farms across the state border near Waukon, Iowa. He added winter wheat to his rotation, followed by a […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/diverse_cover_crop-115x115.png "Diverse Cover Crop Following Wheat Harvest")
Diverse Cover Crop Following Wheat Harvest
Posted on October 9, 2018 | No CommentsA Wisconsin farmer is improving soil health and fertility on cropland he farms across the state border near Waukon, Iowa. He added winter wheat to his rotation, followed by a […] -
![Don Elsbernd, an Allamakee SWCD commissioner, has been trying different methods of cover crop seeding over the years. This year he seeded ryegrass cover crop into V5 corn on June […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/V5-seeding-115x115.png "V5 Seeding of Cover Crops")
V5 Seeding of Cover Crops
Posted on October 27, 2017 | No CommentsDon Elsbernd, an Allamakee SWCD commissioner, has been trying different methods of cover crop seeding over the years. This year he seeded ryegrass cover crop into V5 corn on June […] -
![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 […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PLS_plantingrate-115x115.png "Calculate Seeding Rates in Pure Live Seed")
Calculate Seeding Rates in Pure Live Seed
Posted on May 29, 2017 | No CommentsIf 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 […] -
![The Allamakee SWCD sponsored the 40th annual Conservation Education Day on Thursday, May 4 in the Waukon City Park. An estimated 88 Allamakee County sixth-graders from Waukon Middle School and St. Pat’s attended the event. […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "6th Grade Conservation Education Day")
6th Grade Conservation Education Day
Posted on May 8, 2017 | No CommentsThe Allamakee SWCD sponsored the 40th annual Conservation Education Day on Thursday, May 4 in the Waukon City Park. An estimated 88 Allamakee County sixth-graders from Waukon Middle School and St. Pat’s attended the event. […] -
![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 […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_1837-cropped-115x115.jpg "New Project Focuses on Economics of Farmland Use")
New Project Focuses on Economics of Farmland Use
Posted on February 10, 2016 | No Comments2016 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 […] -
Waterloo Creek Project Nearing Completion
Posted on December 7, 2015 | No CommentsThe Waterloo Creek Project ends at the end of December, 2015. -
![Winter application of manure is generally not recommended due to potential nutrient losses and water quality degradation. However, if you do need to apply manure this winter because of limited […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Manure_on_snow-115x115.png "Winter Manure Application")
Winter Manure Application
Posted on December 5, 2014 | No CommentsWinter application of manure is generally not recommended due to potential nutrient losses and water quality degradation. However, if you do need to apply manure this winter because of limited […]