Popular statewide cost-share program, now open for enrollment, helps build Iowa’s water quality momentum DES MOINES, Iowa (May 7, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship …
Individuals and families will be recognized at the 2024 Iowa State Fair DES MOINES, Iowa (May 1, 2024) – The deadline to nominate Iowa farmers and Iowa farm families for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award has been extended from Monday, May 6 to …
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 1, 2024) – Following yesterday’s release of guidance by the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service on the 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Credit, which incorporates an updated version of the GREET (Greenhouse …
From April 28 to May 5, Iowans are encouraged to participate in programming hosted by local partners and take action on their own land to protect and conserve our soil and water DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 26, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is …
$3.6 million from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will leverage a total investment of approximately $10 million toward statewide water quality efforts DAVENPORT, Iowa (Apr. 23, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 22, 2024) – Following the conclusion of another strong and successful legislative session, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today thanked Governor Reynolds and the members of the Iowa Legislature for their steadfast support of …
Secretary Naig Welcomes E15 Emergency Waiver DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 19, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig welcomed today’s announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing an emergency waiver for E15 during the summer …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 19, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today applauded the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board’s support of Daisy Brand’s new dairy processing plant that will bring more than 250 jobs to Boone: “Daisy’s …
Cost-share grants will increase on-farm dairy processing and incorporate labor saving technology WOODWARD, Iowa (Apr. 18, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that 20 Iowa dairies across 12 counties have been awarded Choose Iowa …
Without immediate action, Iowa drivers will lose access to this lower cost fuel option on June 1 DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 16, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging …
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is closely and continually monitoring the evolving situation, while reminding consumers that pasteurized milk and dairy products are safe to enjoy DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 12, 2024) –The Iowa Department of …
Contest winners to be honored at the 2024 Iowa State Fair DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 11, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging school-aged Iowa students to participate in the 2024 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest hosted by the Iowa …
Project proposals are due to the Department by Friday, May 24 DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 10, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is now accepting applications for water …
Multi-generational Monroe County farm family has a deep devotion to their community DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 9, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Lawless Family of Monroe County during an …
DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr. 9, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement today after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 2204, legislation strengthening Iowa’s Foreign Ownership of Farmland law: “Keeping Iowa’s precious …
7th generation Greene County Heritage Farm family recognized for commitment to their community, care for their land and livestock SCRANTON, Iowa (April 5, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the …
Ash tree-killing insect now confirmed in all of Iowa’s counties except Emmet County DES MOINES, Iowa (April 1, 2024) – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of the …
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is monitoring the evolving situation DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 25, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today commented on the announcement made by the United States Department of Agriculture ( …
Value-added grants help farmers, small businesses, and non-profits expand and diversify the availability of Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made products. INDIANOLA, Iowa (Mar. 20, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the …
Buchanan County farm family will receive honor as part of Iowa Ag Week festivities DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 20, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Albert Family of Buchanan County on …
