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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
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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-36x36.png "Earthworm Channels")
Earthworm Channels
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![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-36x36.png "Scholarship Winners")
Scholarship Winners
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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-36x36.png "Diverse Cover Crop Following Wheat Harvest")
Diverse Cover Crop Following Wheat Harvest
Posted on October 9, 2018 | No Comments
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NOAA Weather
Waukon, IA
Last Updated on Aug 23 2019, 8:55 pm CDT
Weather by NOAA
Current Conditions: Fair
Temp: 64°F
Wind: SE at 4mph
Humidity: 83%
Dewpoint: 59.0°F
Media & Publications
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![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 […] -
![A recent article in the Iowa Farmer Today provided information from the August, 2016 small grain workshop that was held in Waukon. Presenters at the workshop were Sara Berges from the Allamakee […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/oats-115x115.png "Small Grains in Northeast Iowa")
Small Grains in Northeast Iowa
Posted on October 26, 2016 | No CommentsA recent article in the Iowa Farmer Today provided information from the August, 2016 small grain workshop that was held in Waukon. Presenters at the workshop were Sara Berges from the Allamakee […] -
![Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Allamakee County Fair, July 20-24. We had a great turnout and enjoyed getting to visit with attendees. We congratulate […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160720_152753-115x115.jpg "Fair Information")
Fair Information
Posted on July 26, 2016 | No CommentsThank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Allamakee County Fair, July 20-24. We had a great turnout and enjoyed getting to visit with attendees. We congratulate […] -
Converting Cropland to Pasture
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![Allamakee County livestock producer, Ryan Collins, was featured in an article on the Iowa NRCS website. EQIP funds were used to help Collins set up a rotational grazing system including […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ryan_collins_access_ramp-115x115.jpg "Local Conservation Highlighted on Iowa NRCS Website")
Local Conservation Highlighted on Iowa NRCS Website
Posted on June 23, 2016 | No CommentsAllamakee County livestock producer, Ryan Collins, was featured in an article on the Iowa NRCS website. EQIP funds were used to help Collins set up a rotational grazing system including […] -
Cover Crops and Manure
Posted on June 23, 2016 | No CommentsLearn more about how cover crops and manure may work together for your conservation goals. -
![The Allamakee SWCD and partners will be hosting many events in the area. More details for the events will be posted later, but get them on your calendar now. Cover […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Upcoming_Events-115x115.png "Upcoming Events")
Upcoming Events
Posted on June 16, 2016 | No CommentsThe Allamakee SWCD and partners will be hosting many events in the area. More details for the events will be posted later, but get them on your calendar now. Cover […]