Business Council Feature
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Conservation agronomists: the bridge between farm sustainability and profitability
Posted onBy Kaitlin Little Five years ago, the job title “conservation agronomist” didn’t even exist. Now it’s a growing network expanding across the state, thanks to Iowa Soybean Association’s (ISA) efforts…
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IAWA announces $7 million wetland restoration agreement with NRCS, RES
Posted onThe Iowa Ag Water Alliance (IAWA) is celebrating Earth Week with a broadcast in Central Iowa about the multiple benefits of wetlands, including improved water quality, more wildlife habitat, and…
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Upstream investments making a positive impact downstream in Des Moines
Posted onBy Kaitlin Little (Published March 29, 2022) As spring kicks off, we’re celebrating some of the green efforts the Iowa Ag Water Alliance and our partners support through the Midwest Ag…
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Polk County achieves quicker farmland nitrate reduction, spreads success to other counties
Posted on[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] More Iowa counties aim to replicate the 50-fold increase in Polk County saturated buffers and bioreactors to improve water quality. By Kurt Lawton Remove the burdens for farm…
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A Passion to Showcase Soil Health Builds Consultant Success
Posted onBy Kurt Lawton Taking a more holistic view of farming — from the health of microbes in the soil to the health of crop profits — has farmers paying attention…