DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 12, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement after the court's decision today on the new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule: “The court’s decision to grant an injunction on the Biden …
Ida County farm family recognized for exceptional contributions to their community DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 11, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Volkert family during an event at 11 a.m. …
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will utilize the successful “batch and build”model with partners in Boone County to install proven edge-of-field water quality practices DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 5, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture …
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 4, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging school-age students to participate in the 2023 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest hosted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Artwork submitted …
Contact: Kanan Kappelman (IEDA), 515-348-6248 or communications@iowaeda.com Don McDowell (IDALS), 515-326-1616 or don.mcdowell@iowaagriculture.gov April 3, 2023 (DES MOINES) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and a 15-member delegation have just …
By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig With the most productive farmers and farmland in the world, Iowa is blessed to grow and raise significantly more than the 3 million people of our state can consume. Therefore, we have both the opportunity and the …
Agriculture in the Classroom, Central Iowa Shelter & Services, John Mortimer and Dr. John Lawrence honored at the 11th Annual Ag Leaders Dinner DES MOINES, Iowa (March 22, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig this week recognized …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 14, 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 …
Working in priority watersheds, conservation agronomists assist farmers and landowners with implementing proven water quality and conservation practices DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 8, 2023) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today …
Choose Iowa grants will help farmers, small businesses, and non-profits expand and diversify the availability of Iowa grown, raised, and processed products DES MOINES, Iowa (March 7, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the …
2023 statewide winner will receive use of a John Deere tractor DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 6, 2023) - Nominations are now open for the 2023 Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year. This prestigious annual honor is given to an Iowa farmer who has demonstrated an …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 1, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following comment today after the Biden Administration unveiled their latest rulemaking on year-round E15: “Despite delays from the EPA, I appreciate the strong advocacy …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 28, 2023) – Twenty-three Iowa locations in 16 different counties were awarded more than $1.1 million in cost-share grants from the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) during the latest quarterly application cycle. The …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 27, 2023) – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon invite Iowans to nominate individuals or families in their communities for the 2023 …
February 21, 2023 (DES MOINES, IA) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is currently leading a 16-member trade mission delegation to Japan and Korea. The mission, which is focused on the food and ag industry, is aimed at expanding trade and investment …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 20, 2023) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the individuals appointed to serve on the Local Food and Farm Program Advisory Council. The Council exists to support and advise statewide efforts to increase the …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 15, 2023) –Recipients of the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture’s Leader in Conservation Awards were announced today during the Agribusiness Showcase and Conference in Des Moines. The Ag Leader Awards are presented by Iowa Secretary of …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 14, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding its proposed rulemaking and volume obligations for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2023, 2024 …
Applications will be accepted through June 1, 2023 DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 6, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encourages eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for the 2023 Century and Heritage Farm Program now through June 1. The program was …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 25, 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 …
