Cost-share grants are aimed at increasing on-farm dairy processing and incorporating labor saving technology DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 17, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the launch of the brand-new Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation …
USDA NASS released their annual state and national crop production report and it showed historically strong numbers for Iowa despite significant weather challenges throughout 2023 DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 12, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 9, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement today after Gov. Reynolds delivered the annual Condition of the State Address: “Gov. Reynolds’ strong leadership and bold vision have kept Iowa …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 9, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the 2024 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards to two fuel marketers that have gone above and beyond in their efforts to promote and sell renewable fuels within Iowa. Secretary …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 8, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement today after the 8th Circuit Court unanimously overruled the District Court and upheld Iowa’s 2019 and 2021 agriculture trespass laws as …
By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig 2023 marked 100 years since the Iowa Legislature created the position of Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. In that time, fifteen different Iowans have had the opportunity to lead the talented team at the Iowa …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 19, 2023) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza …
Watershed project in Plymouth, Sioux, O’Brien, and Cherokee Counties DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 14, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that a successful Water Quality Initiative (WQI) project in Plymouth, Sioux, O’Brien and …
Protecting American farmers and preventing the spread of foreign animal diseases remains paramount DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 13, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and seven other Secretaries, Commissioners, and Directors of Agriculture from …
Choose Iowa grants match up to $25,000 per project to expand the availability of Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made foods, beverages, and other ag products DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 7, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today reminded Iowans …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 6, 2023) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( …
Secretary Naig serves as the states’ co-chair DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 6, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, who serves as the states’ Co-chair of the Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force, addressed the annual meeting today …
Project in Wapello, Keokuk, Jefferson and Mahaska Counties will cover more territory and include more water quality practices DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 6, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that a successful Water Quality …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 4, 2023) - Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke and a 20-member delegation have returned to Iowa from a trade mission delegation to Colombia. The delegation included representation from Iowa’s livestock and agricultural …
Secretary Naig Encourages Nominations for Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 30, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today encouraged Iowans to nominate fuel marketers in their communities for the Renewable Fuels Marketing …
Crop Insurance Discount Program Sign-Up Begins December 1 Those who planted fall cover crops can earn a $5 per acre discount on spring crop insurance premiums DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 30, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 29, 2023) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed two positive cases of Highly Pathogenic …
Using Iowa’s innovative “batch and build” model, the partnership will work with pork producers, farmers and landowners to install proven edge-of-field water quality practices in priority watersheds DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 29, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 23, 2023) — The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian …
Though cover crops and terraces will continue to be emphasized, added focus will be on edge-of-field practices such as saturated buffers, bioreactors, and grade stabilization structures DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 16, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike …
