Conservation Counts Articles

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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.

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

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.

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