Des Moines County Heritage Farm family contributes to the success of their community, while taking good care of their land and livestock DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 3, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor …
The Grain Indemnity Fund serves as a low-cost insurance policy for Iowa farmers DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 27, 2024) – The assessment on grain sold to or deposited at Iowa-licensed grain dealers and warehouses as part of the Iowa Grain Depositors and Sellers …
As a new school year begins, 137 public school districts or private schools will receive grants to purchase local meat, produce, eggs, dairy and other food from area farmers DES MOINES, Iowa (August 26, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig …
Specialty Crop Block Grants are authorized as part of the Farm Bill DES MOINES, Iowa (August 23, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded more than $368,000 in …
Entrepreneurial Franklin County farm family to be recognized for their commitment to the community and care for their land and livestock DES MOINES, Iowa (August 21, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm …
Record broken for the 3rd year in a row, demonstrates continued acceleration AMES, Iowa (August 19, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, working with Iowa’s 100 Soil and …
In the first year of the contest offered by the Iowa State Fair, the Hot Beef Sundae served by Cattlemen's Beef Quarters was selected in an online vote by fairgoers DES MOINES, Iowa (August 16, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today …
Program celebrates farms that have been in the same family for 100 and 150 years DES MOINES, Iowa (August 15, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson honored 439 Iowa farm families with …
Governor’s Office, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Iowa Department of Natural Resources partner on this annual award celebrating Iowa farm families DES MOINES, Iowa (August 14, 2024) – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant …
Annual calendar contest highlights Iowa student artists and their connections to Iowa agriculture DES MOINES, Iowa (August 13, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recognized 16 Iowa students whose artwork was selected for inclusion in the 2024- …
DES MOINES, Iowa (August 7, 2024) – Following the announcement today in Omaha by Attorneys General Brenna Bird of Iowa and Mike Hilgers of Nebraska that the states will jointly file a petition with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the …
Proven water quality practices will help protect public lakes for the enjoyment of Iowans DES MOINES, Iowa (August 6, 2024) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced today that eight …
Innovative pilot program demonstrates how government, non-profits and the private sector can partner together to address community challenges like food insecurity while also building Iowa’s economy DES MOINES, Iowa (July 31, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of …
Choose Iowa will be highlighted throughout the 2024 Iowa State Fair by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and partners DES MOINES, Iowa (August 5, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig welcomes Iowa State Fairgoers to catch “ …
By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig Over the past few months, following the devasting storms and floods that have affected so many Iowans, I have traveled to communities, visiting farms, businesses and homes that have endured the worst of Mother …
Sioux County farm family is not only a leader within Iowa agriculture, but they are deeply connected and committed to their community DES MOINES, Iowa (July 22, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor …
Water quality wetlands help to improve Iowa’s water quality while providing habitat for wildlife DES MOINES, Iowa (July 12, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship …
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will utilize the successful “batch and build” model with partners in Sac County to install bioreactors and saturated buffers DES MOINES, Iowa (July 10, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig …
Wapello County farm family is focused on the future of agriculture OTTUMWA, Iowa (July 1, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Doug and Janet Brinegar Family of Wapello County today. The …
DES MOINES, Iowa (June 27, 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 cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ( …
