#IowaAgWeek celebrates Iowa agriculture’s significant contributions to the state and highlights efforts to give back to the communities we call home DES MOINES, Iowa (March 20, 2025) – Gov. Kim Reynolds has proclaimed March 24-31 as Iowa Agriculture Week …
DES MOINES, Iowa (March 14, 2025) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza …
Cost-share grants will incorporate labor saving technology, increase on-farm dairy processing AMES, Iowa (March 12, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that 15 Iowa dairy projects have been awarded Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation …
Applications for recognition at 2025 Iowa State Fair will be accepted through June 1 DES MOINES, Iowa (March 11, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig invites eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for Century or Heritage Farm recognition as part of …
Students will enjoy fresh, local food sourced from Choose Iowa members’ farms and small businesses DES MOINES, Iowa (March 10, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program for Schools …
DES MOINES, Iowa (March 8, 2025) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( …
Individuals and farm families will be recognized by Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Cournoyer, Secretary Naig and Director Lyon at the 2025 Iowa State Fair DES MOINES, Iowa (March 6, 2025) – Gov. Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of …
Harrison County poultry producers are leaders in their community DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 26, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Jason and Jami Sherer family of Harrison County on Friday, …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 26, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today commented on the announcement made by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins regarding the updated response plan to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI): “Iowa…
DES MOINES (Feb. 24) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and a 13-member delegation have just returned from a trade mission to Costa Rica and Guatemala. The mission, coordinated by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), included …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 13, 2025) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 13, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Brooke Rollins to lead the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): “Congratulations to Secretary Brooke …
Awards presented to Iowa Soybean Association conservation agronomist and recently retired GROWMARK leader ALTOONA, Iowa (Feb. 12, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Secretary’s Ag Leader Award for Conservation to two individuals …
ROCKWELL CITY, Iowa (Feb. 7, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the 2025 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards to two fuel retailers that are leaders in promoting biofuels in Iowa. Al’s Corner Oil, which operates Sparky’s One Stop, a …
Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy continues to evolve based on nutrient-reduction data, real-world applications and new technical solutions DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 6, 2025) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa Department of …
Free digital tool empowers corn growers to make input decisions that maximize productivity and environmental performance DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 4, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging Iowa corn growers to leverage the new Nitrogen …
Small-scale meat processors and custom lockers are encouraged to apply for Choose Iowa cost-share grants DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 3, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grant …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 31, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement following the news of the passing of State Rep. Martin Graber (R-Fort Madison): “Rep. Martin Graber was an incredible husband, father, and grandfather …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 24, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s first week back in office “President Donald Trump hit the ground running with a whirlwind first week back in the White …
Secretary Naig Presents the Ditch Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 22, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Matt and Melissa Ditch Family of Center Point. …
