Water Quality News
Check out the latest water quality news. At IAWA, we’ve got a finger on the pulse. From USDA deadlines, to the newest research, latest in tech, and what partners are up to, we share it all here for you to stay informed.
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How Soil Testing Impacts Water Quality
Bridging the Gap: How Soil Testing Impacts Water Quality Water quality in Iowa is a…
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New IDALS Nitrogen Soil Sampling Project to Help Farmers Save Money, Benefit Water Quality
Residual nitrogen data coupled with N-FACT help farmers optimize fertilizer application rates, delivering monetary and environmental benefits DES MOINES,…
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IAWA Launches Conservation Compass
News Release CONTACT: Rebekah Jones, Cell: 515- 901-3147 | rjones@iaagwater.org MEDIA KIT: Conservation Photos & Videos | Compass materials Additional media tools can be found…
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New IAWA Resource Helps Farmers, Public Break Down Complex Cycle
Nitrogen makes up 78% of Earth’s atmosphere; it is an essential building block for life,…
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Farmer Demand far exceeds NRCS funding in Iowa; Is new funding on the horizon?
By Rebekah Jones STATEWIDE, Iowa – March 28, 2026 – Only about one in five…
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Cover crop interest strong, despite tough farm economy
By Dan Looker, IAWA writer DES MOINES, Iowa – March 25, 2026 – In a…
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Farmers have rising concerns about soil compaction
DES MOINES, Iowa – March 24, 2026 – Conservation adoption is often motivated by financial…
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Popular Iowa livestock program gets green light for 3 more years
Southwest Iowa – March 24, 2026 – A newly announced extension of Iowa’s Cattle and…
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A look at all the projects Iowa NRCS worked on in 2025
By Jason Johnson, Iowa NRCS DES MOINES, Iowa – March 20, 2026 – Iowa farmers…
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NRCS survey to measure impact of conservation on U.S. cropland
By Chris Maestas, NRCS Public Affairs Specialist BISMARCK, N.D. — How well are conservation practices working…
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Streamlined USDA Records Could Mean Faster, Easier Conservation Assistance for Iowa Farmers
WASHINGTON DC – March 18, 2026 – A new modernization effort from the U.S. Department…
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The Secret to Clean Water in Cedar Rapids
How the City of Cedar Rapids Treats It’s Drinking Water: A Step-By-Step Process As the…