Beyond the Dirt

Thinking Like a Watershed

We sit down with folks from the Upper Mississippi River Basin Initiative (UMRBI) and talk about the success of Howard County.

Brian Hrdlicka: Jack of all Trades

Today we sit down with Brian Hrdlicka, who wears many hats all at once. Brian is currently the Howard SWCD Commissioner Chairman, Agronomist at Farmers Winn Coop and acti

CSP: Conservation Stewardship Program

Take a listen to the most all encompassing programs we have to offer. From soil testing, to cover crops, to tillage management there is a avenue for everyone! 

Do you got what it takes?

What does it take to be successful not only in the conservation career field but life in general? The man, the myth, the legend, Neil "Dirt Cop" Shaffer adds his thoughts

Grassed Waterways 101

Let us share our wealth of knowledge on the topic of Grassed Waterways. From identifying the gully, to surveying, to constructing and eliminating all that soil loss! You

Community Involvement

What is the secret sauce to conservation success? Well we may not have all the answers but one simple start is getting involved within your community and volunteer groups

Riley Wilson: 780 Hour IDALS Technician

Meet our newest addition to the Howard SWCD team! Riley is a Cresco native and brings a great deal of technical knowledge, he even knows and understands conservation prac

Farm the Best & Buffer the Rest: Conservation Reserve Program

This week is all about the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Don't get lost in all the codes but find yourself at your habitat destination! Stay in tuned through the en

Tim Sadler: Reicks View Farms

Tim Sadler, Finishing Supervisor for Reicks View Farms, sits down with us to discuss what he does at Reicks View Farms and how his experiences led him to the successful p

Thermographs & Trout

Hear about how Native Brook Trout have been re-introduced into Silver Creek Watershed and the steps leading up to this success story!

Silver Creek Water Quality Project

Learn about one of the most successful watershed projects in the state and maybe in the nation!

Turkey River Headwaters & Chihak Creek Water Quality Project

We've talked about the watershed projects here in Howard County, now you will know the nitty gritty of the Turkey River Headwaters project!

EQIP Ag Waste Planning

Let's talk about how we can help our cattle farmers and give them the optimal package for their operation.

Streambank Stabilization & Fish Habitat

Neil & Hunter take a "deep dive" into the streams of Howard County and how we try to improve our water bodies. After many projects have been completed Silver Creek is abl

Beyond The Dirt: Cover Crops and Howard County

We are getting down and dirty into the details of what we do here in Howard County and the whole spectrum of cover crops!