Iowa Farmer Nick Vilsack

Farmer Sees Far-Reaching Benefits of Improving His Soil

Black Hawk County, Iowa, farmer Nick Meier is interested in the on- and off-farm benefits of 4R Plus practices.

Iowa Farmer Shawn

4R Plus Practices Help Iowa Reach its Water Quality Goals

Shawn Richmond, environmental services director at the Agribusiness Association of Iowa, encourages farmers to consider the 4R Plus practices that address their unique situations.

Saturated buffer flag on farm

Edge-of-Field Practices Enhance Water Quality

Edge-of-field practices provide farmers with immediate gratification because the water-quality benefits are quickly measurable.

Tim Smith

Cost Share Opportunities Designed to Help Farmers with Conservation Practices

Learn how farmers are working with state agencies through cost share programs to improve soil health and water quality.

Wayne Fredericks

What You Need to Know About Implementing a Cover Crops Strategy

Wayne Fredericks believes cover crops can make a dramatic difference in keeping nutrients and soil on farms and out of the waterways. Learn more…