Check Farm Fields for Damage

June 25, 2008

Broadcaster:

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) urges farmers to check their fields for flood and rain related damage. Here’s NRCS state agronomist Barb Stewart:

Stewart (:24, MP3, 378 KB)

(Transcript) The recent heavy rains have damaged thousands of conservation practices across Iowa and caused severe erosion in others. Terraces have overtopped, grassed waterways have eroded and buffers and filter strips have filled with sediment. NRCS encourages farmers to check their fields for damage. If problems are found, farmers should contact their local NRCS office for assistance and recommendations in helping to fix the damage. 

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Contact information:
Barb Stewart
State Agronomist
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Room 693 Federal Bldg
210 Walnut St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-323-2260