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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
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Streambank Stabilization Field Day
Posted on April 11, 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
Posted on April 15, 2024 | No Comments -
![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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![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 […] -
![The Allamakee SWCD was recently awarded a 3-year grant from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) to implement and promote adding a perennial grain, known as Kernza, […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0316-115x115.jpg "What is Kernza?")
What is Kernza?
Posted on June 30, 2016 | No CommentsThe Allamakee SWCD was recently awarded a 3-year grant from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) to implement and promote adding a perennial grain, known as Kernza, […] -
![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 […] -
Small Grain Production
Posted on June 13, 2016 | No CommentsSmall grain production is slowly growing in Iowa. The Allamakee SWCD would like to help producers develop the knowledge and infrastructure to produce a marketable product. -
![Cereal rye is a cover crop workhorse. It can help scavenge nitrogen, protect against erosion, fight weeds, and provide forage. It also can be planted later in the year than many […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_20160521_183249336-115x115.jpg "Can Rye Cover Crop Cause Yield Drag?")
Can Rye Cover Crop Cause Yield Drag?
Posted on June 13, 2016 | No CommentsCereal rye is a cover crop workhorse. It can help scavenge nitrogen, protect against erosion, fight weeds, and provide forage. It also can be planted later in the year than many […] -
![Cover crops are starting to become more popular in Iowa due to their ability to protect the soil and recycle nutrients that would otherwise be lost to leaching during winter […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2bu_1bu_comparison-115x115.png "Cover Crops at Don Elsbernd’s")
Cover Crops at Don Elsbernd’s
Posted on May 11, 2016 | No CommentsCover crops are starting to become more popular in Iowa due to their ability to protect the soil and recycle nutrients that would otherwise be lost to leaching during winter […] -
![Your NRCS Conservation Plans will now contain a “percent residue after planting” under the tillage section. If it doesn’t, please ask to see the RUSLE2 printout for your rotation. You […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/soil_residue-115x115.png "How to Measure Surface Residue")
How to Measure Surface Residue
Posted on March 30, 2016 | No CommentsYour NRCS Conservation Plans will now contain a “percent residue after planting” under the tillage section. If it doesn’t, please ask to see the RUSLE2 printout for your rotation. You […] -
![Every NRCS office in Iowa has a Soil Health Bucket that has simple equipment to test different aspects of soil health. Some of the tests include bulk density, a visual […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/soil_health_bucket-115x115.png "Measuring Soil Health")
Measuring Soil Health
Posted on March 29, 2016 | No CommentsEvery NRCS office in Iowa has a Soil Health Bucket that has simple equipment to test different aspects of soil health. Some of the tests include bulk density, a visual […]