Author: rjones@iaagwater.org
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Understanding Iowa’s Landforms
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Overview While many outsiders think of Iowa as a “flyover state” with the same landscape as far as the eye can see, us Iowans know that Iowa is unique from…
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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 Iowa NRCS applications received conservation funding in 2025, according to NRCS data for three of…
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Cover crop interest strong, despite tough farm economy
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By Dan Looker, IAWA writer DES MOINES, Iowa – March 25, 2026 – In a struggling farm economy, will Iowa’s progress with cover crops be dragged down by burdensome operational…
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Farmers have rising concerns about soil compaction
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DES MOINES, Iowa – March 24, 2026 – Conservation adoption is often motivated by financial factors like improved yields with soil health or reduced inputs using cover crops. Another related…
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Popular Iowa livestock program gets green light for 3 more years
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Southwest Iowa – March 24, 2026 – A newly announced extension of Iowa’s Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Project through 2028 signals growing momentum behind a simple idea: healthier soil…
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A look at all the projects Iowa NRCS worked on in 2025
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By Jason Johnson, Iowa NRCS DES MOINES, Iowa – March 20, 2026 – Iowa farmers and other private landowners invested millions in conservation practices to help treat natural resource issues…
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NRCS survey to measure impact of conservation on U.S. cropland
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By Chris Maestas, NRCS Public Affairs Specialist BISMARCK, N.D. — How well are conservation practices working on America’s farms and ranches? A nationwide survey led by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation…
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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 of Agriculture promises to simplify how farmers interact with federal agencies, an update that could…
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Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance Wins Marketing Award for Farmer-Focused Website
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News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan 19, 2026 CONTACT: Rebekah Jones, Cell: 515- 901-3147 | rjones@iaagwater.org DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance (IAWA) has been recognized with first place in Region Three…