Are You Leaving Conservation Money on the Table?

Finding conservation funding shouldn't feel like solving a puzzle. In this episode of Rush Hour Ag, Jeff Lucas and Rebekah Jones from the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance break down Iowa's water quality challenges, farmer-led conservation efforts, and the launch of the new Conservation Compass—a one-stop resource designed to help farmers find, compare, and access conservation cost-share programs. The platform helps producers navigate funding opportunities, connect with experts, and make conservation decisions that fit their operation. If you've ever wondered: ✅ Which conservation programs fit your farm? ✅ How to stack incentives and maximize funding? ✅ Where to start with cover crops, nutrient management, no-till, or other practices? ✅ How conservation impacts profitability and water quality? This episode is packed with practical insights you can put to work today. Watch now and discover how Conservation Compass is helping farmers turn conservation goals into action. #RushHourAg #WaterQuality #ConservationCompass #IowaAg #Agriculture #Farming #Conservation #SoilHealth #CoverCrops #NoTill #NutrientManagement #SustainableAg #FarmProfitability #AgInnovation #FarmPodcast #AgTalk #FarmerLed #ConservationFunding #AgLeadership #RuralAmerica Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date! Got thoughts on today’s episode or topics you want us to cover? Email us anytime at [email protected]. See you next time for more real talk on farming, ag policy, and everything in between. Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, X (Twitter), Youtube