Posts With Keyword ‘Natural Resources Conservation Service’

New Director at the Local Natural Resources Conservation Service

Posted: Monday, March 28th, 2011 at 6:26 am

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The Marion County Natural Resources Conservation Service is now under new leadership.

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Keywords: Jeff Mathias, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service Continues Projects

Posted: Friday, March 25th, 2011 at 6:22 am

As the spring season begins the Natural Resources Conservation Service continues to work on several projects.

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Keywords: Natural Resources Conservation Service, Terry McNeely

Conservation Program Payments Will Be Issued Beginning This Week

Posted: Thursday, November 11th, 2010 at 6:22 am

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Iowa agriculture and forestry producers who are part of the Conservation Stewardship and Conservation Security Program will begin receiving payments this week.

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Keywords: Conservation Security Program, Conservation Stewardship, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA

3M/Marvin Mensching Memorial Wetland Dedication

Posted: Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 at 3:46 pm

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The new 3M wetland in Knoxville was dedicated in honor of late former District Conservationist Marvin Mensching this aftermoon.

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Keywords: 3M, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Lands Stewardship, Marion County Pheasants Forever, Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District, Marvin Mensching, Natural Resources Conservation Service

Conservation Service Offers Tips to Prevent Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome

Posted: Friday, October 29th, 2010 at 6:26 am

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Many farmers in Iowa were hit with Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome this year due to the cold spring, moderate summer and large amount of rainfall.

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Keywords: Barb Stewart, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome

New Wetland in Knoxville Will be Dedicated Next Month

Posted: Friday, October 15th, 2010 at 6:24 am

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The Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District and 3M Corporation have decided to dedicate the new wetland in Knoxville to a man who worked to develop conservation projects in the county for more than 20 years.

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Keywords: 3M, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District, Marvin Mensching, Natural Resources Conservation Service, pheasants forever, wetland

Farmers Encouraged to Apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program

Posted: Saturday, October 9th, 2010 at 6:26 am

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Area farmers are encouraged to register early for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CRP) is a voluntary program run by the Natural Resources Conservation Service that encourages producers to adopt conservation practices on their properties.

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Keywords: conservation stewardship program, CRP, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS