DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 15, 2025) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is advising Iowa pet owners to keep their cats and dogs away from sick or deceased wild birds and animals. Pet owners should also discourage indoor/outdoor cats from …
Annual USDA NASS report shows that Iowa farmers once again produced a near record corn and soybean crop DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 10, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the 2024 Iowa Crop Production Annual Summary released by the …
Every fall, IDALS samples new corn crop around the state for the presence of mycotoxins – fungi that can contaminate grain, creating health issues for livestock. Because of last year’s growing conditions, IDALS anticipated the study would show low levels …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 7, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig introduced the team he has selected to lead the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship in 2025. The group is comprised of both tenured advisors and talented new …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 6, 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 (Dec. 16, 2024) – 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 three cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 23, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig provided the following statement after a United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute resolution panel ruled against Mexico’s baseless decree banning imports of …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 20, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig provided the following statement today after Congress passed a continuing resolution, which included a one-year extension of the current Farm Bill: “While I am disappointed that a …
Proven practices outlined in the Nutrient Reduction Strategy will be implemented within priority watersheds ANKENY, Iowa (Dec. 18, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 16, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig provided the following statement today after Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed State Senator Chris Cournoyer of LeClaire as Iowa’s 48th Lieutenant Governor: “Governor Reynolds is a …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 14, 2024) – 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 (Dec. 11, 2024) – 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 (Dec. 8, 2024) – 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 (Dec. 6, 2024) – 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 ( …
Multi-generational Fayette County farm family has a long history of community involvement and leadership DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 3, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Tim and Amanda Arthur …
Choose Iowa grants match up to $25,000 per project to expand the availability of Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made foods, beverages, and other ag products DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 2, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the …
Farmers who planted cover crops this fall can earn $5 per acre discount on spring crop insurance premiums on those acres DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 2, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the sign-up for the state’s Crop …
Projects and initiatives are aimed at strengthening Iowa’s food supply chains DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 26, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is investing more than $5. …
November 25, 2024 (DES MOINES) - Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke and a 16-member delegation have just returned from a trade mission to Taiwan and Japan. The mission, coordinated by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), included …
Committee will provide input on water quality and soil conservation programs and promote the adoption of practices throughout Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 20, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the appointment of Iowans to serve …
