Emmet Soil & Water Conservation District

07/13/2026

06/23/2026

This morning, I announced the launch of the Greater Des Moines Watershed Program — a new targeted effort to accelerate water quality practices upstream from the Des Moines metro.

Thanks to the Farm to Faucet water quality legislation passed this year, we are increasing cover crop cost-share to $25 per acre for both new and existing users in 22 counties, with up to 500 acres eligible per farmer or landowner.

Cover crops are one of the most effective tools we have to keep soil and nutrients in the field, improve soil health, and protect water quality.

Farmers continue to be part of the solution, and we’re going to keep working with them to scale up proven conservation practices across Iowa.

Farmers and landowners can learn more and sign up at a local USDA service center or visit CleanWaterIowa.org.

02/27/2026

If you are looking for trees. We still have some left. Call the office and see what we can do for you.