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Managing the federal government’s conservation programs has made Iowa’s progress and water quality efforts through the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (INRS) look even better to Bill Northey.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

Meet Iowa's 2020 Conservation farmer of the year

U.S. agriculture secretary praises water quality efforts by Iowa farmers.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

In this episode, we discuss how Iowa's conservation efforts pay dividends, for water quality protection and soil health and by cutting costs and creating potential revenue opportunities.

Taking on the challenge of improving Iowa’s water quality and protecting soil has long been a priority for Mark Jackson, who farms outside of Oskaloosa with his son, Michael. Jackson, an Iowa Farm Bureau member from Rose Hill, was named the 2020 Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year for his wide-ranging conservation efforts and decades-long commitment to promoting conservation education and sharing his experiences and success stories with fellow farmers.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

Mark Jackson of Mahaska County is 2020 Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year.

A perk of my job is traveling around to interview farmers all over Iowa committed to reducing soil loss, improving water quality and preserving the land for future generations.

In this episode, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig quantifies the growing number of practices Iowa's farmers are using to protect soil and water quality. And Mark Jackson (a Mahaska County Farm Bureau member who was recently named Iowa's 2020 Conservation Farmer of the Year) shares his advice for farmers who are looking to scale up their conservation efforts.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

Iowa farmers and landowners can sign up now for cost share funds through the state’s Water Quality Improvement (WQI) program.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

A new report shows that Iowa farmers' efforts have produced significant water quality gains in the state.

Despite a tough economic situation, Iowa farmers continue to take on the challenge of improving water quality.

Are we making clear and significant strides? Definitely, and we have the numbers to prove it!

There are upcoming conservation webinars under our Field Days & Events tab.

Iowa farmers, landowners building wetlands to benefit water quality

The recently released Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (INRS) progress report from Iowa State University (ISU) and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shows how farmer initiative has produced significant results in the seven years since the strategy was adopted.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

There are upcoming conservation webinars under our Field Days & Events tab.

Mitchell Hora of Washington County researches new farming methods to improve soil.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

More farmers are building wetlands to deal with problem fields, improve water quality.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

There is an upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that farmers and landowners can now sign up for cost-share funds through the state’s Water Quality Initiative.

There is one upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

There are two upcoming conservation webinars under our Field Days & Events tab.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) has been selected to receive federal funding for two conservation projects, totaling $13 million, which will help support water quality improvement projects in the state.

There are two upcoming conservation webinars under our Field Days & Events tab.

There is one upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

There is one upcoming conservation webinar under our Field Days & Events tab.

Cover crops are relatively new to most of Iowa’s landscape, so (naturally) Iowans have lots of questions. We’ve answered some of the most commonly Googled questions about cover crops with help from some Iowa experts.

Vogel spreads the word on the value of cover crops, no-till and other conservation practices.

Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig sees gains in improving water quality and reducing soil loss across the state, despite a tough ag economy.

The Gaesser family uses a range of conservation practices to protect soil health on their southwest Iowa farm.

Rensink brothers provide cover crop advice and other conservation solutions in northwest Iowa.

This National Agriculture Week episode (hosted by Delaney Howell) features an interview with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig on Iowa's water quality progress and the steps being taken to scale up water quality protection practices.

There are three upcoming conservation field days under our Field Days & Events tab.

Iowa's farmers have reduced phosphorus loss by 22%. Now they're using the same approach (involving innovation and collaboration) for the state's nitrate goals.

This episode is all about sustainability and agriculture’s shrinking environmental footprint.

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Nominations are now being sought to find the 2020 Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year. This is the 68th year this prestigious honor has been given to Iowa farmers who are committed to exceptional environmental stewardship.

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year award, which has been co-sponsored by the Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) since 1952.

In 2019, a group of university researchers and other experts representing government, agriculture and environmental organizations concluded that agriculture is on a trajectory to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 50%.

Nominations are open for the 2020 Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year award.

There is one upcoming conservation field day under our Field Days & Events tab.

There is one upcoming conservation field day under our Field Days & Events tab.

Livestock can convert inedible plant waste like corn stalk residue and soy hulls into protein-rich food for humans like meat and dairy through upcycling.

It’s going to be a tremendous decade of progress, not only for Iowa farmers but for all of us who want to make strides toward protecting our natural resources, improving the quality of our food and providing farm animals with the best care possible.

Iowa farmers are adopting new technologies, including precision agriculture and cover crop plantings, to benefit water quality.

In my years of observing Iowa agriculture, I’ve learned to never underestimate farmers’ drive and resourcefulness to accomplish their goals.

With significant progress in reducing phosphorus losses, Iowa farmers and supporters are focusing on nitrogen.

There are 2 upcoming conservation field days under our Field Days & Events tab.

Mahaska County Farm Bureau members have noticed an improvement in soil biology along with other benefits after multiple years of planting cover crops.

Economists say productivity gains in U.S. agriculture have helped protect the environment.

There are 3 upcoming conservation field days under our Field Days & Events tab.

In this episode, Iowa State University researcher Dr. Mike Castellano shares the results of a new study about the environmental benefits of updating Iowa's 100-year-old drainage system.

There are 5 upcoming conservation field days under our Field Days & Events tab.

Updating Iowa's drainage systems leads to less fertilizer, better nutrient absorption, & improves water quality when water goes through conservation structures.

There are 6 upcoming conservation field days under our Field Days & Events tab.

There are 5 upcoming conservation field days under our Field Days & Events tab.

There are 5 upcoming conservation field days under our Field Days & Events tab.

Ag retailer group hires specialist to help farmers establish practices to improve water quality.

Iowa Department of Agriculture demonstration project offers incentives for farmers to plant additional cover crop acres for conservation.

There are 3 upcoming conservation field days under our Field Days & Events tab.

There are 2 upcoming conservation field days under our Field Days & Events tab.

In this episode, American Farm Bureau chief economist Dr. John Newton shares proof that agriculture's environmental footprint is shrinking, and representatives from Iowa Farm Bureau, the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, and the Greater Des Moines Partnership discuss the importance of the USMCA trade agreement on WHO Radio's The Big Show.

There are 3 upcoming conservation field days under our Field Days & Events tab.

2019 Conservation Farmer of the Year Jarad Weber is deeply invested in his land. It's his livelihood, and he wants to keep the soil where it belongs.

Other states see Iowa as a leader at developing innovative ways to improve water quality.

There are 6 upcoming conservation field days under our Field Days & Events tab.

African Swine Fever, water quality, and a celebration of livestock and Iowa-raised meat with Fareway. Listen in to episode 21 of The Spokesman Speaks Podcast.

There are 9 upcoming conservation field days under our Field Days & Events tab.

Threatened Iowa ash trees get a new life as an effective water quality solution.

There are 6 upcoming conservation field days under our Field Days & Events tab.

It always perplexes me when I hear or see comments from folks who say they never visit a beach, go kayaking or eat fish from Iowa’s lakes and rivers because they’re worried about water quality.

Manure is a source of nitrogen for fertilizer, and you might be surprised to learn just how valuable it is. Are claims that Iowa has too much manure overblown?

There are 7 upcoming conservation field days under our Field Days & Events tab.

In this episode, Dr. Dan Grooms, the new Dean of Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, talks about the shortage of rural veterinarians, preventing devastating diseases like African Swine Fever, and antibiotic use.

There are 7 upcoming conservation field days under our Field Days & Events tab.

HabiTally enables farmers, ranchers, landowners and private citizens to support monarch butterfly populations.

A new wetland project in the Middle Cedar watershed will help accelerate the state's water quality goals.

Jarad Weber, Conservation Farmer of the Year, carries on a tradition of caring for the land.

There are 9 upcoming conservation field days under our Field Days & Events tab.

Environmental activists continue to misinform Iowans about the progress our state’s farmers are making in improving water quality.

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