Conservation professionals from around the world will convene in Albuquerque, New Mexico July 29 – August 1 for the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) 73rd International Annual Conference.
Newly released research shows that a large majority of those whose fields drain into western Lake Erie are adhering to ag experts’ guidelines for fertilizer rates and application practices.
Series of studies published by Soil and Water Conservation Society (www.swcs.org) shows smaller scale monitoring of agricultural runoff would likely lead to better protection of water resources.
Indianapolis, IN – The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS), with the support of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, will hold a National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health December 7 and 8, 2017, at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing in Indianapolis, Indiana. Conference highlights include: Nearly...
Ankeny, Iowa—The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) announced today that Clare Lindahl has been selected as the organization’s new chief executive officer. She will assume the position on August 15, 2017. “I am honored to be chosen by the board to further grow and develop the Society,” said Lindahl....
Memphis, Tennessee—The Soil and Water Conservation Society, in conjunction with the University of Arkansas, The Ohio State University, and Greenleaf Advisors, will hold the Nutrient Management and Edge of Field Monitoring Conference on December 1-3, 2015, in Memphis, Tennessee. As several cities and states respond to high nutrient loads in...
West Des Moines, IA – The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS), Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI), and the Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC) will hold the Iowa Cover Crops Conference on February 17‐18, 2015, at the Sheraton Hotel, in West Des Moines, Iowa. Conference highlights include: Iowa Secretary of...
Richard Cruse, Iowa State University, will present the 2014 Pritchard Lecture at the Soil and Water Conservation Society 69th International Annual Conference on Monday, July 28, 2014, in Lombard, Illinois. The lecture, “Is Soil and Water Degradation Inevitable? Don’t Bet Your Life on it!” will focus on major soil and...
