by Christine | Mar 31, 2022 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
The 2023 Farm Bill, 100 years of Conservation, Appreciating Farmers, a Meteorologist who knows his stuff, and more… What’s happing in DC— Quick update from Izaak Walton League’s Agriculture Director, Duane Hovorka, March 30th… * President Biden...
by Christine | Feb 28, 2022 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
Come tell us what you think— The Izaak Walton League is hosting a discussion session to gather your input on what federal agriculture policy should be doing to promote better conservation on Iowa farm and ranches. The League played an instrumental role...
by Christine | Jan 31, 2022 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
All in the New Year— We’re rowing into the new year with our continued efforts of working with our partners in the watershed to achieve healthy soils and improve water quality. As our Executive Director David Zentner states, we aspire to “help bring healthy...
by Christine | Dec 31, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
“This is where state legislators have power to protect our natural resources or not. As citizens, we must make sure to vote for representatives that will advocate to protect our soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife for public health, recreation and long-term economic...
by Christine | Nov 30, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
Our Vision— Soul. Soil. Spark. November highlights— During this past year, IWL’s Iowa Conservation Director Mike Delaney ignited the “Sparks”, a special group of long-term conservationists (which he refers to as the Elders) to craft an Iowa...
by Christine | Oct 31, 2021 | Conservation Efforts, Iowa
Harvest Time in Iowa— With a dedicated Seed Expert… After several weeks of drought conditions, many Iowa farmers are pleasantly surprised by their yields. We had the opportunity to visit IWL’s Des Moines Chapter President, Doug Pooch, harvesting corn at Des Moines...
