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![The Allamakee SWCD is hosting two field days on July 30 at the Waukon NRCS office. From 9-11 a.m. there will be a CRP field day at the prairie planting […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/field_days-36x36.png "Field Days – July 30")
Field Days – July 30
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![Japanese Knotweed has become an invasive menace in Allamakee County over the last 15+ years. This bamboo look-alike is found along many streams in the county and spreads rapidly. The […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/knotweed-36x36.png "Japanese Knotweed Control")
Japanese Knotweed Control
Posted on May 6, 2025 | No Comments -
![The Allamakee Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners made their selection for this year’s Allamakee Scholarship Fund Scholarship at their March 2025 Meeting. The board awarded six scholarships totaling $4,750. […]](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
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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
Posted on July 10, 2020 | No Comments
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Media & Publications
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![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. […] -
![With increasing interest in cover crops in recent years, there is also increased discussion about how best to fit cover crops into each system. One issue to address is cover […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cover_crop_field_day2017-115x115.png "Manure and Cover Crops")
Manure and Cover Crops
Posted on May 3, 2017 | No CommentsWith increasing interest in cover crops in recent years, there is also increased discussion about how best to fit cover crops into each system. One issue to address is cover […] -
![The Allamakee SWCD submitted a proposal through the USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program in September, 2016. It was announced in December that the proposal was accepted. This project will have […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/RCPP-115x115.png "RCPP funding")
RCPP funding
Posted on December 21, 2016 | No CommentsThe Allamakee SWCD submitted a proposal through the USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program in September, 2016. It was announced in December that the proposal was accepted. This project will have […] -
![According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Allamakee County was the largest oat-producing county in Iowa at an estimated 181,000 bushels. This was a slight reduction from last year’s 196,000 […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/oats-115x115.png "Oat Production in Allamakee County")
Oat Production in Allamakee County
Posted on December 19, 2016 | No CommentsAccording to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Allamakee County was the largest oat-producing county in Iowa at an estimated 181,000 bushels. This was a slight reduction from last year’s 196,000 […] -
SWCD Commissioner Terms Expire for Stock and Welsh
Posted on December 19, 2016 | No CommentsLynn Stock and Clinton Welsh have decided to end their roles on the Allamakee SWCD Board of commissioners at the end of 2016. They have a combined 20 years on […] -
![Improving aggregate stability is the first step in improving soil health. Many of you have likely seen a slake test where two soil samples are placed in clear tubes that […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/slake-115x115.png "Soil Health: Aggregate Stability")
Soil Health: Aggregate Stability
Posted on December 13, 2016 | No CommentsImproving aggregate stability is the first step in improving soil health. Many of you have likely seen a slake test where two soil samples are placed in clear tubes that […] -
![This warm fall weather has provided excellent conditions for cover crop growth. If cover crops were seeded early enough (such as in August or September), they may provide enough biomass […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/grazing_cover_crops-115x115.png "Grazing Cover Crops")
Grazing Cover Crops
Posted on November 14, 2016 | No CommentsThis warm fall weather has provided excellent conditions for cover crop growth. If cover crops were seeded early enough (such as in August or September), they may provide enough biomass […] -
![I stumbled across the website, WhatsMyFarmWorth.com when I was searching for information online about rental rates for farms. I was hoping this website would provide useful information for landowners and […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/weighted_csr-115x115.png "Website Calculates CSRs")
Website Calculates CSRs
Posted on November 9, 2016 | No CommentsI stumbled across the website, WhatsMyFarmWorth.com when I was searching for information online about rental rates for farms. I was hoping this website would provide useful information for landowners and […] -
![The tallgrass prairie once dominated Iowa prior to European settlement and is the reason we have some of the richest soils in the world. A prairie ecosystem provides many services […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CRP_photos-115x115.png "Mowing and Patience are Key for Successful Native CRP Plantings")
Mowing and Patience are Key for Successful Native CRP Plantings
Posted on October 31, 2016 | No CommentsThe tallgrass prairie once dominated Iowa prior to European settlement and is the reason we have some of the richest soils in the world. A prairie ecosystem provides many services […]