Latest News…
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![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
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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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![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_drill2-36x36.jpg "Interseeding Cover Crops")
Interseeding Cover Crops
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![If you stop by the Waukon NRCS office, you’ll notice a few less people around. On July 31, 2019, Barb Hanson and Tom Duvel retired from the USDA-NRCS. Barb had […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/BarbTom_retired-36x36.png "Barb Hanson and Tom Duvel Retire")
Barb Hanson and Tom Duvel Retire
Posted on August 5, 2019 | No Comments -
![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
Posted on July 24, 2019 | No Comments
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NOAA Weather
Waukon, IA
Last Updated on Jun 1 2020, 11:55 pm CDT
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Media & Publications
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![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 […] -
![The 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 […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016PhotoContest-1-115x115.png "Photo Contest Ends June 22")
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 […]