Polk Soil and water conservation district
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The Effects of Cover Crops on early Corn growth
The Effects of Cover Crops on early Corn growth: A Polk SWCD Cover Crop Demonstration Project Background Polk Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) manages a ‘farming
Cereal Rye Cover Crops, Alleopathy and Corn
April 23, 2014 | Bob Hartzler By Bob Hartzler, Department of Agronomy. Published by Integrated Crop Management News and the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Planting
This is the Perfect year to start Cover Crops!
For new adopters, it is best to start simply. Cover crops are non-cash crops planted between growing seasons to improve and protect your soil. They offer a
Triticale: A Versatile Cover Crop Option
With spring planting on the horizon, it is time to look at our fall cover crops and see how well they performed. Here at the Polk Soil
What is a "Watershed"?
A defined area of land where every drop of water drains into a common place such as a river, lake, or wetland. Watersheds impact our drinking water, recreational opportunities, and essential habitat for wildlife. Polk SWCD has spent decades partnering with farmers, landowners, and urban residents to address local watershed issues to improve water quality and soil health. Everyone lives in a watershed and can play a role in protecting them!
How we help
The Polk Soil and Water Conservation District provides leadership to help people improve, conserve, and sustain our natural resources.
The goal of Polk SWCD is to protect water quality and conserve natural resources in Iowa.
To provide leadership that helps people improve, conserve, and sustain our natural resources while educating them on the importance and practicality of maintaining our environment and quality of life.
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- Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Closed on federal holidays
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