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As spring planting gets underway across Iowa, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how last fall’s cover crops performed—especially in the Polk SWCD Cover Crop Demonstration Plot. One clear standout? Oats.
A Report from Polk Soil and Water Conservation District As the planting season begins on the fields of Polk County, Iowa, the farmers have been reflecting on their fall Cover
By Cynthia Farmer, senior policy associate In partnership with Polk County and Iowa Cover Crop, the Polk Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has planted a cover crop demonstration plot
In Central Iowa, the NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) offers several programs designed to help farmers improve soil health and promote sustainable agricultural practices. These programs often include financial assistance,
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 Demonstration Project’ north
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 cereal rye as
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 low-risk way to
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 and Water Conservation
Fourmile Creek and its tributaries run for over 40 miles before draining into the Des Moines River. Along its path, the creek has a long history of extreme flooding, erosion,
Kurt Lehman, a producer in the Fourmile Creek Watershed, has recently installed a bioreactor and saturated buffer on his farm north of Ankeny. These two water quality practices focus on
WATERSHED 101 “Through the water we are all connected” – a phrase Polk Soil & Water Conservation District references daily. The reason we say this isn’t just because we all
In cooperation with several community partners, the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) completed the Greater Des Moines Water Trails and Greenways Plan which envisions an abundant network of
In a state where the weather can make or break a growing season, it’s crucial to have someone keeping a close eye on the skies. That’s where Dr. Justin Glisan comes in.
Casual gathering will provide local farmers, landowners and interested Iowans with an opportunity to listen, share and learn with peers and ISU experts regarding conservation topics Ames, Iowa – Iowa
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (November 12, 2024) – Wright Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation (“WFSI”) is pleased to award grants totaling $162,376 to three organizations: Friends of Des Moines Parks,
Casual gathering will provide local farmers, landowners and interested Iowans with an opportunity to listen, share and learn with peers and ISU experts regarding conservation topics.
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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