Conservation, water quality progress gaining momentum on Iowa’s farms
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2/3/2022
In a couple of months, when the snow melts away and Iowa’s weather finally warms, expect to see more green fields as you travel around the state. That’s because Iowa’s farmers are planting sharply more acres of cover crops as they take on the challenge of improving Iowa’s water quality and reduce soil loss.
To see how farmers are conserving soil and protecting water quality in your region of the state, check out ConservationCountsIowa.com.
By Dirck Steimel. Dirck is former News Services Manager for the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and former editor of the Iowa Farm Bureau Spokesman.Want more news on this topic? Farm Bureau members may subscribe for a free email news service, featuring the farm and rural topics that interest them most!