Farmer Resources

Explore comprehensive resources on state water quality, conservation and management practices for Iowa farmers. Elevate your farm’s nutrient efficiency while working toward a sustainable future for Iowa agriculture.

Recent Farmer Resources

A bioreactor is a buried trench on the edge of a farm field that is traditionally filled with woodchips. Agricultural drainage tiles outlet into the woodchips where bacteria convert tile water nitrate-nitrogen into nitrogen gas.
Protecting soil and water resources or addressing issues such as soil erosion, fertilizer and manure management, or improving water quality can be a daunting task. State and federal agencies have many knowledgeable people and financial and technical assistance programs available to help private landowners address their concerns and meet soil and water goals.
The Conservation Stewardship Program helps you build on your existing conservation efforts while strengthening your operation.