Conservation

Updates, information and management insights into best practices for deploying conservation on the farm.

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Engagement and education through partnering

Jul 26, 2019

ILF Profiles: In 2004 as Iowa Learning Farms got started, Jim Gillespie helped forge strong ties with ILF and IDALS.

Iowa conservation leaders help ILF celebrate 15 years

Jul 24, 2019

Iowa Learning Farms: The group is marking 15 years of soil conservation and water quality outreach efforts.

Jul 19, 2019

Conservation in Action Tour is Aug. 20-21 in central Iowa

Tenants need to communicate with landlords

Jul 15, 2019

Sharing information can bridge the divide between renter and landowner.

Conservation increasing, but rented land remains a barrier

Jul 11, 2019

Survey shows farmers are less likely to invest in conservation on land they rent.

EPA gives Iowa $1.15 million for water quality grant

Jul 08, 2019

Money will be used to fund new wetland projects in Middle Cedar River watershed.

2018 Farm Bill implementation update

Jul 05, 2019

From dairy to conservation, from SNAP to ARC, the latest on Farm Bill progress

Consider options for CRP contracts

Jul 03, 2019

USDA offers several choices for re-enrolling or extending expiring Conservation Reserve Program contracts.

Poll: 4R Plus practices gaining steam

Jun 27, 2019

Poll shows progress is being made toward reaching Iowa’s clean water goals.

Funding available to plant monarch habitat

Jun 24, 2019

Iowa farmers are encouraged to use cost-share program; July 12 is sign-up priority deadline.