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![My name is Mike McKee and I am the new Project Coordinator for the Waukon office. I will be working on the RCPP and CIG projects. I grew up on […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Mike-36x36.png "Meet our new project coordinator: Mike McKee")
Meet our new project coordinator: Mike McKee
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![In order to apply for the Allamakee SWCD scholarship, type in the information in the fillable application form below or print the application and legibly handwrite the information in pen. Once completed, please e-mail […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/scholarship-36x36.png "Scholarship application due February 28")
Scholarship application due February 28
Posted on January 25, 2022 | No Comments -
![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
Posted on December 31, 2020 | No Comments -
![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
Posted on July 10, 2020 | No Comments -
Soil Health Presentation from Brian Dougherty
Posted on April 14, 2020 | No Comments -
![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!
Posted on December 12, 2019 | No Comments
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Waukon, IA
Last Updated on Oct 2 2022, 8:55 pm CDT
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Media & Publications
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![Enter our photo contest! Entries due May 22. Open to all Allamakee County residents, youth and adults. Take photos of conservation practices in Allamakee County and submit by dropping off […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016PhotoContest-1-115x115.png "Photo Contest")
Photo Contest
Posted on April 25, 2019 | No CommentsEnter our photo contest! Entries due May 22. Open to all Allamakee County residents, youth and adults. Take photos of conservation practices in Allamakee County and submit by dropping off […] -
![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 […] -
![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-115x115.png "Borrow a Book From the New Lending Library")
Borrow a Book From the New Lending Library
Posted on September 24, 2018 | No CommentsThe 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 […] -
![Most people who have tried cover crops have likely started with cereal rye. It’s fairly easy to establish, is winter hardy, and has many benefits including scavenging nitrogen and having […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cover_crop_field_day2017-115x115.png "Cover Crops: What to plant?")
Cover Crops: What to plant?
Posted on August 8, 2018 | No CommentsMost people who have tried cover crops have likely started with cereal rye. It’s fairly easy to establish, is winter hardy, and has many benefits including scavenging nitrogen and having […] -
![When Waukon farmer Mark Stock forgot to turn half of his cover crop seeding drill back on last fall while starting a new row, he inadvertently began an experiment that […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cover_crop_strips_Stock-115x115.png "Cover Crop Seeding Mistake Leads to Great Learning Experience")
Cover Crop Seeding Mistake Leads to Great Learning Experience
Posted on June 26, 2018 | No CommentsWhen Waukon farmer Mark Stock forgot to turn half of his cover crop seeding drill back on last fall while starting a new row, he inadvertently began an experiment that […] -
Photo Contest Ends June 22
Posted on May 16, 2018 | No CommentsThe Allamakee SWCD is hosting a photo contest with the theme of “Conservation Through the Seasons”. Who can participate: All Allamakee residents The contest deadline is June 22. What: Take […] -
![A cover crop field day was held Monday, April 9 at Weymiller Bottoms with Ross and Dave Weymiller. Snow prevented us from viewing the cover crops in the field, but […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Weymiller_cover_crop-115x115.png "Field Day Recap: Cover Crop and Manure")
Field Day Recap: Cover Crop and Manure
Posted on March 20, 2018 | No CommentsA cover crop field day was held Monday, April 9 at Weymiller Bottoms with Ross and Dave Weymiller. Snow prevented us from viewing the cover crops in the field, but […] -
![Several Allamakee farmers are being highlighted in NRCS’ Profiles in Soil Health publications. Ross Weymiller worked with the Allamakee SWCD to set up several different manure and cover crop trial […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/soil_health_profiles-115x115.png "Local Farmers Use Manure and Cover Crops to Improve Soil Health")
Local Farmers Use Manure and Cover Crops to Improve Soil Health
Posted on March 1, 2018 | No CommentsSeveral Allamakee farmers are being highlighted in NRCS’ Profiles in Soil Health publications. Ross Weymiller worked with the Allamakee SWCD to set up several different manure and cover crop trial […] -
RCPP – EQIP Project Information
Posted on November 27, 2017 | No CommentsThe Allamakee SWCD was awarded a special RCPP-EQIP (Regional Conservation Partnership Program) project that started in September 2017. We anticipate having funds for 5 years. This project is focused on […] -
![If you are considering planting oats next year, we suggest that you read the variety trials from Iowa and the surrounding states. Also, if you hope to market to Grain Millers […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/oats-115x115.png "Oat variety trial information available")
Oat variety trial information available
Posted on October 31, 2017 | No CommentsIf you are considering planting oats next year, we suggest that you read the variety trials from Iowa and the surrounding states. Also, if you hope to market to Grain Millers […]