Closing of final Ag Drainage Wells concludes more than a quarter-century of sustained work GILMORE CITY, Iowa (Nov. 19, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today celebrated the closing of the state’s last remaining Agricultural Drainage Wells ( …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 18, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today encouraged Iowans to nominate fuel marketers and gas station owners in their communities for the Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards. The Secretary’s annual awards recognize …
Stakeholder advisory council will provide feedback and input to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 31, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the formation of the Iowa Organic Advisory …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 25, 2024) – On September 30, Pure Prairie Poultry, Inc. notified the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship that, due to their financial position, they were unable to purchase feed for approximately 1.3 million broiler …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 25, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig provided the following statement today regarding the situation involving Pure Prairie Poultry, Inc.: "This is an incredibly unfortunate situation and raises serious questions …
First case of ash tree-killing insect confirmed in Emmet County DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 17, 2024) – Emerald ash borer (EAB), an ash tree-killing insect, has now been confirmed in all of Iowa’s 99 counties. Insect samples were collected from a declining ash …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 11, 2024) – The Iowa Tourism Office and Choose Iowa have partnered with the Iowa Restaurant Association to launch a seasonal farm-to-table dinner series, celebrating the connection between Iowa’s agricultural diversity and its …
Stakeholder advisory council will provide feedback and input to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 10, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the establishment of the Farm Deer Advisory …
Greater access to homegrown biofuels saves drivers money DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 9, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board recently approved 126 project applications …
Cost-share grants are aimed at increasing on-farm dairy processing and incorporating labor saving technology DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 7, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the availability of Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants, …
Minnesota-based company, which operates a processing facility in Charles City and contracts with Iowa farmers, is financially unable to provide feed for approximately 1.3 million broiler chickens DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 2, 2024) – The Iowa Department of …
Reclamation projects re-establish productive uses of the land and enhance habitat availability while improving water quality and soil health DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 2, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department …
With fall migration underway, poultry producers, dairy farmers, and those with backyard flocks should harden their biosecurity defenses DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 1, 2024) – As fall migration begins, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is strongly …
Choose Iowa is the state’s signature brand for Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made food and ag products DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 25, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that Choose Iowa, the state’s official brand and …
With strong propane supplies and prices comparable to last year, now is a good time to ‘top off the tanks’ DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 20, 2024) – With harvest upon us and the winter months approaching, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is reminding …
National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 15 - 21 DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 19, 2024) – With the busy harvest season commencing across the state, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is urging Iowans to keep safety top of mind in the field, …
At the invitation of Committee Ranking Member Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Deputy Secretary Grant Menke testified on behalf of Secretary Mike Naig, who is in India on a trade mission WASHINGTON D.C. (Sept. 18, 2024) – Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture …
Photos are available for publication and public use DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 12, 2024) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship hosted three successful award ceremonies during the record-setting 2024 Iowa State Fair. Official photos from …
Cost-share grants leverage significant local public and private investment to improve water quality DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 11, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is …
Farmers and landowners who plant fall cover crops can earn $5 per acre discount on spring crop insurance premiums DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 10, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land …
