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A Wisconsin farmer is improving soil health and fertility on his cropland he farms in Iowa by adding wheat to the rotation followed by a diverse cover crop mixture.

Prospective student trainees have until Jan. 18 to apply for one of 22 soil conservationist student trainee positions and 1 engineering position.

Farmers in two Iowa watersheds may be eligible for higher conservation practice payments to help protect nearby lakes that serve as water sources for their local communities.

Iowa NRCS seeks agreement proposals that focus on: soil health, grassland, woodland or wildlife improvement, Iowa's Nutrient Reduction Strategy, or watershed infrastructure improvement.