Iowa Corn Sustainable Program Manager, Ben Gleason, shares the latest news, information and upcoming events related to stewardship. Elyssa McFarland, Southeast Iowa farmer and Soil Health Partnership (SHP) Field Manager, talks about the SHP and its initiatives to improve and measure soil and water quality.
Farmer to farmer:
Let’s talk soil health
Upcoming events
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Iowa Watershed Approach, East Nishnabotna: Sidney, June 1
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Iowa Watershed Approach, West Nishnabotna: Glenwood, June 2
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Upper Cedar Forestry Field Day: Ionia, June 3
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Iowa Watershed Approach, Upper Iowa: Decorah, June 8
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Benton/Tama County Saturated Buffer Field Day: Dysart, June 8
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Cover crops and strip till field day: Humboldt County, June 8
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Cedar River Watershed Meeting: Grundy Center, June 10
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Iowa Watershed Approach, Upper Wapsipinicon: Independence, June 14
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Iowa Watershed Approach, Clear Creek: Coralville, June 15
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Cover crop field day: Taylor County, June 15
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Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards – Nominations deadline: June 15
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4R Nutrient Stewardship Summit: Indianapolis, June 15-16
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Iowa Watershed Approach, Middle Cedar: Vinton, June 16
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Cover crop field day: Johnson County, June 16
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Pollinator Conference: Davenport, June 23-24
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Miller Creek WQI soil health workshop: Hickory Hills Park, June 28
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Latest Information
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Cost share available for water quality practices statewide
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Soil Health Partnership hosts soil field day
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Des Moines Water Works trial delayed until next year
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Des Moines wastewater facility invests in phosphorus removal
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Updates to nitrogen rate calculator
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Illinois River improves
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Flat ag budget will mean cutting costs
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Why WOTUS case matters
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Farmers willing to assist in monarch conservation efforts
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Moisture patterns have changed in the Midwest since the 1950s
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Tax treatment of water quality measures for farm operators and landowners
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