Jackson County, IL Soil & Water Conservation District

Jackson County, IL Soil & Water Conservation District We provide technical and cost share assistance to land-owners in Jackson Co. Il with Natural Resource concerns.

It's finally here!!! Stop by the USDA office in Murphysboro and attend the OPEN HOUSE from 7am to 5pm. Come get your nam...
02/25/2026

It's finally here!!! Stop by the USDA office in Murphysboro and attend the OPEN HOUSE from 7am to 5pm. Come get your name in the raffle drawings, vote for your local Soil and Water Board, learn about programs and events, and get to know the staff. Everyone is invited!!!! WE HAVE 40 DIFFERENT ITEMS TO RAFFLE SO YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT.

You don't want to miss the Open House. We will have numerous giveaways!!
02/13/2026

You don't want to miss the Open House. We will have numerous giveaways!!

BACK IN STOCK! WALK IN PURCHASE! WILDFLOWER SEED is the Perfect stocking stuffer or present for someone who has everythi...
12/16/2025

BACK IN STOCK! WALK IN PURCHASE! WILDFLOWER SEED is the Perfect stocking stuffer or present for someone who has everything. Available at the USDA building 1213 N. 14th St., Murphysboro. $20.00 per bag and it plants approximately 50ft x 50 ft plot.

Wildflower is now available to pick up at the USDA office at 1214 N. 14th St., Murphysboro while supplies last.  $20.00 ...
11/17/2025

Wildflower is now available to pick up at the USDA office at 1214 N. 14th St., Murphysboro while supplies last. $20.00 bags that plant approximately 50ft x 50ft plot.

03/05/2025
New IDOA incentive for cover crops. Please contact Jackson County Soil and Water with any questions. 618-684-3471 EXT3
02/10/2025

New IDOA incentive for cover crops. Please contact Jackson County Soil and Water with any questions. 618-684-3471 EXT3

Invitation to Cover Crop Webinar Week, Feb. 10-14, 2025 Daily webinars produced by the Midwest Cover Crops Council and I...
02/04/2025

Invitation to Cover Crop Webinar Week, Feb. 10-14, 2025



Daily webinars produced by the Midwest Cover Crops Council and Iowa Learning Farms will feature leading Midwestern university researchers offering actionable cover crop advice for conservation professionals.

Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) and Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC) are teaming up to produce a weeklong series of webinars covering multiple critical topics regarding implementation and management of cover crops on row crop farms in the Midwest. Taking place at Noon CST Feb. 10-14, 2025, the hourlong webinars will feature presenters from Iowa State University, University of Minnesota Extension, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Missouri Extension, Purdue University, and Illinois Extension.



To join each webinar, participants may click the link below or type this web address into an internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xtAwWxycQZW8iwtNLz34GA



Registered participants are also invited to participate in the weekly ILF Conservation Webinar Series taking place each Wednesday at noon central time.



February 10-14, 2025, at Noon CST

Monday: Managing Risks When Using Herbicides in a Cover Crop Systems Liz Stahl, University of Minnesota Extension and Dan Smith, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tuesday: Corn Disease Concerns Following Cover Crops Alison Robertson, Iowa State University

Wednesday: From Ruts to Roots: Strategies to Protect and Rebuild Compacted Soils Aaron Daigh, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Thursday: Equipment Considerations for Cover Crops Charles Ellis, University of Missouri Extension

Friday: Cover Crops in Challenging Conditions Eileen Kladivko, Purdue University and Nathan Johanning, Illinois Extension

01/23/2025
SPRING FISH SALE IS BACK!!!!
01/02/2025

SPRING FISH SALE IS BACK!!!!

10/24/2024

Attention Farmers!
The district still has a little PFC money left that could be used for up to 9.5 acres of cover crops. It will be on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested stop by the office or call 618-687-3471 EXT 3 and ask for Laura.

Available for Rental!!Great Plains 7ft No-Till Drill can be rented by calling to make an appointment or in person at 121...
10/24/2024

Available for Rental!!
Great Plains 7ft No-Till Drill can be rented by calling to make an appointment or in person at 1213 N. 14th St., Murphysboro. This is great for pasture planting, pollinator plots, CRP planting, and cover crops. If you have any questions or want to make an appointment call 618-687-3471 EXT 3 and ask for Laura.

Address

1213 N 14th Street
Murphysboro, IL
62966

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16186843471

Website

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