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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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![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 […] -
![The time to plant oats is nearing…or now. It is suggested that oats be planted by April 15 in northern Iowa. One of the most important considerations when growing oats […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/oats-115x115.png "Seeding Oats")
Seeding Oats
Posted on March 22, 2016 | No CommentsThe time to plant oats is nearing…or now. It is suggested that oats be planted by April 15 in northern Iowa. One of the most important considerations when growing oats […] -
![A new project at the Allamakee SWCD office is focusing how different land uses can economically fit into a farming system. The focus of this project is to encourage cropland […]](https://allamakeeswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/soil_health-115x115.png "Economics of Land Use and Soil Health")
Economics of Land Use and Soil Health
Posted on March 9, 2016 | No CommentsA new project at the Allamakee SWCD office is focusing how different land uses can economically fit into a farming system. The focus of this project is to encourage cropland […]