La Crosse Seed Recognized for Cover Crop Leadership by Receiving an Iowa Water Quality Initiative Award

Feb 12, 2016 – On February 10, 2016 La Crosse Seed was nominated and selected by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) to receive a Water Quality Initiative award at the Agribusiness Association of Iowa’s Annual Showcase and conference.

This award was presented to La Crosse Seed to recognize their leadership in the cover crop industry not only in Iowa but across the other states it serves as well. Specifically noted was La Crosse Seed’s efforts to advance the sustainability movement in Iowa through cover crop education and support through its Soil Firstâ¾Ã‚¢ brand. Cover crops are a crucial component of improving water quality throughout Iowa, and La Crosse Seed has been a leader in the effort to promote the benefits cover crops, and participates as an active partner in various opportunities, such as the ADM-Unilever Sustainable Soy Program Continuous Improvement Program.

‘La Crosse Seed is honored to be recognized as an agricultural leader in Iowa. It is such a privilege to be acknowledged while surrounded by so many of our ag retail customers that have helped to make this possible by advancing sustainability practices and exploring the benefits of cover crops,’ notes Scott Wohltman, Cover Crop Lead for La Crosse Seed. We are very excited about the future of soil health and we aim to further our commitment to Iowa by continuing to help ensure cover crop success through Soil Firstâ¾Ã‚¢ products, education and support,’ he adds.

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