Aug. 11 – 17, 2025 DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 18, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April …
In the second year of the contest, Dairy Zone's The Butter Cow Tornado was selected by popular vote of fairgoers DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 15, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today congratulated Dairy Zone for winning the second annual “ …
Program celebrates farms that have been in the same family for 100 and 150 years, respectively DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 14, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson honored 449 Iowa farm families …
Louisa County farm family to be recognized at the 2025 Iowa State Fair DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 13, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Gieselman Family of Louisa County on Friday, Aug. 15. …
Prestigious award recognizes farmers who are leaders in conservation and water quality DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 13, 2025) – Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla …
Secretary Naig Honors 16 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest Artists at the 2025 Iowa State Fair Annual calendar contest highlights Iowa students’ artwork and their connections to Iowa agriculture DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 12, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture …
Polk County farm family will be honored during the 2025 Iowa State Fair DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 8, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Clark Family of Polk County on Monday, Aug. 11, during …
Proven water quality practices will help prevent nutrients from entering public lakes DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 5, 2025) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that …
Choose Iowa will be highlighted throughout the 2025 Iowa State Fair by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship DES MOINES, Iowa (July 31, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig welcomes Iowa State Fairgoers to indulge in fun ‘ …
The Department is working with Heartland Co-op and other partners to get more nitrate reducing practices efficiently installed in Tama and Grundy Counties DES MOINES, Iowa (July 30, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that …
Projects in 17 counties receive cost-share grants through the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program DES MOINES, Iowa (July 23, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board …
Delaware County farm recognized for livestock care, conservation and community mentorship DES MOINES, Iowa (July 22, 2025) – Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award on behalf of Secretary of …
Decatur County cattle and crop farmers recognized for their commitment to conservation, animal care, and community involvement DES MOINES, Iowa (July 9, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the …
Three-year watershed project is upstream from the Des Moines Metro and will add nitrate-reducing conservation practices and incentivize the use of cover crops DES MOINES, Iowa (July 8, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that …
DES MOINES, Iowa (July 3, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today issued the following statement after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was passed by the House and sent to President Trump for his signature: “The passage of the One Big …
Eighth generation Monroe County crop and livestock farmers are leaders for Iowa agriculture locally and globally DES MOINES, Iowa (July 1, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Tim and Cindy …
As of July 1, the Department will occupy the fifth floor of the Hoover Building located on the Iowa Capitol Complex DES MOINES, Iowa (June 24, 2025) – As of July 1, 2025, The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will call the Hoover State …
DES MOINES, Iowa (June 13, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released record proposed renewable volume obligations (RVO) within the Renewable Fuel Standard ( …
Iowa fuel stations in 48 counties to receive cost-share grants totaling more than $1.23 million through the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program DES MOINES, Iowa (June 12, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Renewable …
Pilot program enables students to enjoy fresh, local food sourced from Choose Iowa members’ farms and small businesses DES MOINES, Iowa (May 29, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced 33 schools or school districts have received …
