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Internship Opportunity
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Job Opening – Yellow River Coordinator
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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
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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
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Media & Publications
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![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![The 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 […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cover_crop_field_day2017-115x115.png "RCPP – EQIP Project Information")
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 […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cover_crop_economics-115x115.png "Economic Value of Cover Crops")
Economic Value of Cover Crops
Posted on May 23, 2017 | No CommentsAn 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 […] -
![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 […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cover_crop_seeding_date-115x115.png "Impact of Seeding Date and Termination Date on Cover Crop Growth")
Impact of Seeding Date and Termination Date on Cover Crop Growth
Posted on May 17, 2017 | No CommentsIt 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 […] -
![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. […]