Ecosystem Services Exchange

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Andy and Kate are on location in Greene County breaking ground on a set of two denitrifying bioreactors that were designed through Iowa's Midwest Ag Partnership's RCPP project, with the installation fully funded by IDALS' FARMS program.

05/21/2026

Pre-registration is required and walk-in registrations will not be accepted. Workshop materials, morning & break refreshments, and lunch are included in the registration fees.  The fees will also be used to offset other direct expenses and to support the Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension...

05/20/2026

The 2026 ILICA Drainage Water Workshop Series kicks off June 24 in Freeport!

Spend the day learning from top experts, connecting with peers, and exploring real conservation drainage solutions in action.

Producers, contractors, agency staff - everyone’s welcome.

Get full details and registration at illica.net/events

05/15/2026

Check out the great incentives we are now offering to both LICA contractors and landowners who participate in our Illinois River Basin Project!

LICA contractors can now receive $800 per completed design for landowner referrals, and eligible landowners will also get $1000 an outlet for their participation. The designs still won't cost you a dime, so call us today for more information!

05/14/2026

New research from Michigan State University (MSU) reveals that saturated buffers improve water quality more than originally anticipated, significantly reducing nitrate load by 66% compared to standard tile drainage systems.

05/13/2026

If you're curious about drainage water management, check out this video from our friends at ADMC and call us today at (515) 771-2495 for more information!

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05/06/2026

05/05/2026

https://ocj.com/2026/04/a-smart-way-to-manage-water-automated-controlled-drainage/

By Brianna Smith Managing water and the timing of water has become one of the biggest challenges in crop production, especially in recent years marked by wet springs followed by dry summers. Controlled drainage systems are an option for helping farmers better manage subsurface water. Now, new res

05/04/2026

From cover crops to wetlands and beyond, Iowa farmers once again shattered records for conservation and water quality practice adoption during 2025.