Iowa's Water Quality Progress Continues to Accelerate By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig It may be an understatement, but these past few years have provided some unique challenges. Yet, despite supply chain disruptions, inflation, and …
Fourth generation Iowa County farm family recognized for outstanding contributions to their community DES MOINES, Iowa (May 30, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Mohr family during an …
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 25, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement today after the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Sackett v. EPA: “The Supreme Court’s decision is a step in the right …
Updated Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Dashboards Indicate Measurable Water Quality Progress With water quality and conservation practice implementation set to accelerate, Iowa State University’s logic model reports progress made in the first decade of …
Secretary Naig Invites Farmers and Landowners to Utilize Water Quality Cost Share Funding Addition of proven conservation practices on the land will accelerate water quality improvement in our communities DES MOINES, Iowa (May 23, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of …
Specialty Crop Farmers, Beekeepers Encouraged to Update Information on the Iowa Sensitive Crops Registry DES MOINES, Iowa (May 16, 2023) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today encouraged beekeepers and producers of pesticide sensitive crops to …
$800,000 in Grants Awarded from the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Statewide program continues momentum for greater consumer access to lower cost Iowa grown biofuels DES MOINES, Iowa (May 15, 2023) – The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure …
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 11, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement today after the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of National Pork Producers Council v. Ross: “Having the safest, most …
Iowa Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program Receives Funding Boost, Duration Extension Program strengthens supply chains and builds connections between Iowa farmers and consumers DES MOINES, Iowa (May 10, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig …
Century and Heritage Farm Program Applications due June 1 Farm families will be recognized during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair DES MOINES, Iowa (May 11, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig reminds eligible farm owners to apply for the 2023 …
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 4, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement today after the Iowa General Assembly concluded their work for the 2023 legislative session: “I want to commend Governor Reynolds and the Legislature …
Water Quality Project Focusing on Cattle and Conservation Expands into 5 More Counties Cattle and forage-focused conservation project that has been successful in Page and Taylor Counties is expanding north into Carroll, Guthrie, Cherokee, Ida and Woodbury …
$14.6 million in total investment will be made to support ongoing statewide water quality efforts DES MOINES, Iowa (May 3, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will …
Gov. Reynolds has proclaimed April 30 – May 7 as Soil and Water Conservation Week DES MOINES, Iowa (May 1, 2023) – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has proclaimed April 30 – May 7 as Soil and Water Conservation Week and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 28, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement today after the Biden Administration issued an emergency waiver to allow uninterrupted sales of E15 during the 2023 summer driving season: “As the …
The Fund provides indemnity coverage for Iowa farmers impacted by grain dealer and grain warehouse failure DES MOINES, IA (Apr. 27, 2023) – The board that oversees the Iowa Grain Depositors and Sellers Indemnity Fund (Grain Indemnity Fund) voted today, as …
Nominations are now due May 15 DES MOINES, Iowa (April 26, 2023) – The deadline to nominate individuals or families for the 2023 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award has been extended to May 15, 2023. Farmers and landowners who invest in conservation …
Nominations are now due May 15 DES MOINES, Iowa (April 26, 2023) – The deadline to nominate individuals or families for the 2023 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award has been extended to May 15, 2023. Farmers and landowners who invest in conservation …
By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig Spring is an exciting time of year. As the days get longer and warmer, we feel a sense of renewal and revitalization. Our students are anticipating the end of the school year, outdoor activities are in full swing, …
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 24, 2023) — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented today on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. …
