Page County pork producer recognized for outstanding community leadership DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 25, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Liljedahl family during a ceremony today at the Iowa …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 23, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is accepting applications for the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through March 10. The program, …
Ash tree-killing insect now confirmed in all but three of Iowa’s 99 counties DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 19, 2023) – Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been discovered in Monona, Osceola, and Woodbury Counties for the first time. Since its original detection in 2010, …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan 13, 2023) – Mike Naig was sworn-in for his second full term as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture today during a formal public ceremony at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan 12, 2023) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today announced that the November 10 order cancelling all live bird exhibitions at fairs and other gatherings of birds due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 12, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today extended the deadline to apply for the Crop Insurance Discount Program for cover crops to Jan. 27. Farmers who planted fall cover crops in 2022 can apply to receive $5 per …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 10, 2023) — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement today after Gov. Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address: “Gov. Reynolds’ bold vision, strong leadership, and responsible fiscal management has …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 10, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that Growmark FS and Kwik Trip | Kwik Star are the winners of the 2023 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards. The awards were created to recognize fuel marketers that …
A public swearing-in ceremony will take place in the Iowa State Capitol on Friday, January 13 DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 5, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced employees who will serve in leadership positions at the Iowa Department …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 3, 2023) — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig reminds farmers and landowners who planted cover crops this past fall to apply for the state’s Crop Insurance Discount Program. Eligible Iowans can receive a $5 per acre discount on …
Julie Kenney to depart after nearly 5 years of dedicated service DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 19, 2022) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that Julie Kenney will leave the Department for a new opportunity shortly after the new year, after …
USDA’s national survey is conducted every five years DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 15, 2022) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today encouraged Iowa farmers and producers to participate in the 2022 Census of Agriculture, which is underway across the …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 12, 2022) — 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 …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 11, 2022) — 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 positive cases of highly pathogenic avian …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 9, 2022) — 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 …
State marketing and promotion program connecting consumers to Iowa products moves closer to launch Des Moines, Iowa (Dec. 7, 2022) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that Beth Romer has been named the Choose Iowa Program Director. …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 6, 2022) — 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 positive cases of highly pathogenic avian …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 2, 2022) — 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 …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 1, 2022) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today encouraged farmers and landowners who planted cover crops this fall to apply for the Crop Insurance Discount Program by Jan. 13, 2023. Eligible Iowa farmers and landowners can …
Additional step is taken to limit the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza DES MOINES, Iowa (November 10, 2022) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today announced an order cancelling all live bird exhibitions at fairs and …
