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EWG finds ‘modest progress’ in Iowa’s erosion control efforts

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) says “modest progress” is being made in tackling soil erosion in Iowa.  But the group says erosion rates are still “intolerable”.

EWG compared soil conditions on 18 fields in 2013 and again in 2014.  The group says overall erosion this year did not appear to be as severe as last year, but attributes some of that to the fact that central Iowa dodged the worst storms that hit the state this spring.  The group found that several growers have taken new steps to prevent the formation of ephemeral gullies and lessen soil loss, which it calls “an encouraging development”.  But in other places, EWG says, “essential” conservation practices were still missing on highly erodible land.

  • No enforcement of the conservation plan signed by almost every farmer to get the direct payments..most had no intention of doing what the NRD asked for.Every FSA office has enough staff to canvass thier county but will not do it .NO conservation NO crop Insurance subsidy.

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