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WOTUS to take effect Aug 28; but for who?

For Immediate Release August 28, 2015 Des Moines - Many of you are aware that the final rule redefining Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) now called the Clean Water Rule will be in effect as of today, August 28, 2015. But not ...

$2.7 Million Grant Awarded for Environmental Initiatives

For Immediate Release July 9, 2015 Dean Lemke Director of Nutrient Management & Environmental Stewardship dean@agribiz.org Des Moines, IA - On Monday, July 6, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey announce ...

Measurement & Demostration
Collaborate with agronomy retailers, CCAs, and ISU scientists to develop and pioneer a first-of-its-kind progress measurement system using retailer and CCA farm records to track environmental progress being made by Iowa farmers, while maintaining confidentiality and security of individual farmers’ information.
Validation
Provide means for neutral science collection and evaluation of water quality data on environmental products and practices in an effort to expand science-based options for meeting water quality goals.
Enhance Knowledge
Tap into the huge role that retailers and CCAs play in advising Iowa farmers by providing increased outreach and training to help with advising farmer decisions regarding environmental technologies and practices.

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