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Five Iowa Watersheds to Take Part in Mississippi River Basin Initiative

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced five Iowa watersheds, known as Focus Areas, were selected to participate in a new initiative to improve water quality and the overall health of the Mississippi River Basin. These watersheds are the Boone, Maquoketa, North Raccoon, Upper Cedar (shared with Minnesota) and Lower Grand (shared with Missouri.) (A very small portion of northeast Iowa is also part of the Initiative through the Root watershed in Minnesota.)
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Tony Thompson evaluates tall grasses in one of his filter strips.

Soil and Water Conservation Week, Nov. 22-28

Iowa Governor Chet Culver has issued a proclamation recognizing November 22-28, 2009 as Soil and Water Conservation Week.
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Crop Residue is a Valuable Resource for Farmers

Listen to two Public Service Announcements from the Residue Matters partnership that discuss the value and importance of crop residue.
...Crop Residue - Consider Investment Costs Versus Savings
...Crop Residue - A Valuable Resource

Crop residue following fall harvest

Is It Good Under the Hood? Maintain Peak Soil Performance by Avoiding Fall Tillage

Without proper maintenance, even the most powerful engine can lose the ability to perform at it’s peak. Spark plugs and oil need changing, air filters need replacing, even tires need the proper inflation. The same goes for your soil.
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Last Modified: 11/23/2009