Conservation

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

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Bioreactor helps nab nitrates from fields

Apr 25, 2019

Edge-of-field conservation practice filters pollutants from drainage water.

May is Wetlands Month

Apr 19, 2019

Slideshow: Water Rocks program uses songs and videos to teach about water quality and wetlands.

Iowa ag department names head of soil, water conservation

Apr 16, 2019

Susan Kozak had been serving as acting director of the state agency since January 2018.

Water quality, conservation thrust of Elaine Ilvess’ work

Apr 12, 2019

ILF Profiles: ‘Our environment, soil and water are the basis of our existence, as well as Iowa’s economy and livelihood.’

Conservation Stewardship Program enrollment open

Apr 11, 2019

USDA announces May 10 application cutoff for enrolling in its CSP working lands program.

It's time to get your CSP application in

Apr 10, 2019

Applications accepted throughout the year, but apply by May 10, 2019, to be considered for 2019 funding.

Helping farmers find answers to water quality questions

Apr 05, 2019

ILF Profiles: Matt Helmers, ISU ag engineering professor, helps guide Iowa Learning Farms program.

Father and son are Precision Farmers of the Year

Apr 04, 2019

Iowa’s Wisecup family receives award from Pheasants Forever for conservation efforts using precision farming methods.

Iowa Learning Farms delivers conservation message

Mar 29, 2019

ILF Profiles: Ann Staudt is director of Water Rocks — a youth education program focused on conservation and water quality.

Early years of Iowa Learning Farms

Mar 22, 2019

ILF Profiles: Board member Allen Bonini talks about conservation group’s start.