16 Jul 2019

Analysis of State's Nutrient Reduction Strategy Progress Report Reveals Success Remains Generations Away

By Iowa Environmental Council

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 16, 2019) — An analysis of implementation rates of conservation practices identified in the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) reveals that participation is stalling, despite optimistic messaging in the 2017-2018 annual NRS progress report.

01 Jul 2019

Learn How to Establish Pollinator Habitat

By News from The Link

ANAMOSA, IOWA (July 1, 2019) — Trees Forever, Linn County, Indian Creek Soil Health Partnership, and partners are "creating a buzz" this summer through a series of field days and tours teaching the public about the needs of pollinators and establishing high quality pollinator habitat. 

30 Jun 2019

Substandard Living: Iowans Deserve a Microcystin Standard

By Iowa Environmental Council

 

27 Jun 2019

Setting Up a Photo-Friendly Feeding Station

By The Birding Wire

 

25 Jun 2019

Chairwoman Abigael Spanberger Opening Statement at Hearing on Managing for Soil Health: Securing the Conservation and Economic Benefits of Healthy Soils

By Tommy Mattocks

WASHINGTON DC (June 25, 2019) — House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry Chairwoman Abigail Spanberger of Virginia delivered the following remarks at the subcommittee hearing on “Managing for Soil Health: Securing the Conservation and Economic Benefits of Healthy Soils.”

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25 Jun 2019

NACD Testifies to Congress on Importance of Soil Health

By Sara Kangas

WASHINGTON – Today, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Secretary-Treasurer Ian Cunningham testified before the US House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry about the importance of soil-health practices.

Cunningham owns and operates a fifth-generation family farm with his son in southwest Minnesota, producing corn, soybeans and beef cattle.

25 Jun 2019

Calling All Volunteers: Register for Flood Cleanup 2019

By Kurt Liske

QUAD-CITIES — Xstream Cleanup, in response to record flooding,  is seeking volunteers for a one-day, region-wide flood cleanup on Saturday, June 29, 8-11AM. Xstream Cleanup volunteers have identified six areas in our region where volunteers can assist in the recovery from the recent flooding.

Multiple cleanup sites are located in Buffalo and Davenport, Iowa; and Hampton and Moline, Illinois.

23 Jun 2019

Art in the Garden Returns July 20

By Quad City Botanical Center

 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 21, 2019) — Local and regional artists, including jewelers, photographers, painters, woodworkers, fabric artists, and others who are inspired by nature to create, will exhibit and sell their art pieces at this outdoor show, back for its third year at the Quad City Botanical Center. 

20 Jun 2019

Chairman Filemon Vela Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on How Farm Policy Helps Farmers in Adverse Conditions

By Tommy Mattocks

WASHINGTON DC (June 20, 2019) — House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Chairman Filemon Vela of Texas delivered the following remarks at the subcommittee hearing on how farm policy helps farmers in adverse conditions.

“Good morning and thank you all for joining us here today to discuss how farm policy helps farmers take on the challenges they face this year.

20 Jun 2019

Chairman Filemon Vela Holds Subcommittee Hearing on Crop Insurance, Risk Management, and Federal Disaster Programs

By Tommy Mattocks

WASHINGTON DC (June 20, 2019) — Today, the US House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Chairman Filemon Vela held a hearing on Crop Insurance, Risk Management, and Federal Disaster Programs, “How Farm Policy Helps Farmers in Adverse Conditions.” The hearing included six witnesses discussing the economic hardships and extreme-weather conditions farmers and ranchers face and how current farm policies help address those challenges.

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