NRCS soil conservationists are encouraging Iowa farmers to keep heavy machinery out of wet fields as much and for as long as possible this fall after a wet fall has wreaked havoc on harvest conditions.

It's cover crops season again! Score game-winning field goals like erosion control, better soil health, and reduced weed pressure by including cover crops in your conservation game plan.

NRCS field offices are accepting applications through Oct. 18 for landowners interested in enrolling their flood-prone floodplain cropland into a permanent easement.

USDA is ready with many resources, including planning assistance and financial assistance programs, to help Iowa farmers and communities recover from recent flooding.

Join the other Iowa farmers who have committed to improving soil health by taking The 1% Challenge. Build the organic matter in your soil by 1% by using no-till, cover crops and other soil health practices