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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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![Earlier this year 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-36x36.png "Interseeding Cover Crops")
Interseeding Cover Crops
Posted on June 26, 2020 | No Comments -
![Eric Novey started as the new CIG/RCPP Project Coordinator on April 6. This is the work that Sara Berges had previously been doing before she started working for NRCS. Eric […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/eric-36x36.png "New Employee – Eric Novey")
New Employee – Eric Novey
Posted on April 16, 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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Media & Publications
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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-115x115.png "Earthworm Channels")
Earthworm Channels
Posted on July 24, 2019 | No CommentsEarthworms 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 […] -
![The Allamakee SWCD awarded 5 scholarships this year, each amounting at $500. Four of the winners were from the Allamakee Community School District and one winner was from the Postville […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019_scholarship_winners-115x115.png "Scholarship Winners")
Scholarship Winners
Posted on May 28, 2019 | No CommentsThe Allamakee SWCD awarded 5 scholarships this year, each amounting at $500. Four of the winners were from the Allamakee Community School District and one winner was from the Postville […] -
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! -
![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 […] -
![Position Title: 780 HR – Conservation Technician Location: Waukon, IA Contact: Brianne Wild Allamakee SWCD 635 9th St. NW Waukon, IA 52172 (563)568-2246 ext. 3 Job Description: This position involves […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/terraces-115x115.png "We’re hiring a Conservation Technician!")
We’re hiring a Conservation Technician!
Posted on September 10, 2018 | No CommentsPosition Title: 780 HR – Conservation Technician Location: Waukon, IA Contact: Brianne Wild Allamakee SWCD 635 9th St. NW Waukon, IA 52172 (563)568-2246 ext. 3 Job Description: This position involves […] -
![Pictured left to right: Jim Gulliford, regional administrator with the Environmental Protection Agency; Bruce Trautman, Iowa DNR acting director; Karen, Scott, and Dylan Ness; Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds; Iowa Agriculture […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Scott_ness_Environmental_leader-115x115.png "Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award to the Scott Ness Family")
Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award to the Scott Ness Family
Posted on September 4, 2018 | No CommentsPictured left to right: Jim Gulliford, regional administrator with the Environmental Protection Agency; Bruce Trautman, Iowa DNR acting director; Karen, Scott, and Dylan Ness; Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds; Iowa Agriculture […] -
![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 […]