@IADeptAg

Led by Secretary @MikeNaigIA, the Department ensures animal health, food safety, consumer protection and promotes soil health and water conservation practices.

 Iowa
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Sec. @MikeNaigIA encourages Iowa farmers to plant cover crops this fall to improve water quality & soil health. Farmers who plant eligible cover crops this fall may receive a $5 per acre discount on their 2027 crop insurance premiums. Learn more at iowaagriculture.gov/news/cov…
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Secretary @MikeNaigIA today announced that the @IADeptAg has awarded 13 grants to support education and outreach, research & market development that benefits Iowa’s specialty crop producers, including @ChooseIowa members. iowaagriculture.gov/news/spe…
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Sec. @MikeNaigIA invited small-scale meat processors & custom lockers to apply for @ChooseIowa Butchery Equipment Only Grants to purchase cold storage, meat processing, and/or packaging equipment that expands processing capacity in Iowa. iowaagriculture.gov/choose-i…
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With diesel prices high & harvest underway, @GovKimReynolds issued a proclamation to temporarily allow the expanded use of dyed diesel for on-road hauling of agricultural products on Iowa roadways. @iowadot developed a useful guide for farmers & drivers. iowadot.gov/media/15970/down….
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Secretary @MikeNaigIA commented on today's Iowa Crop Progress & Condition report, which was released by the @usda_nass. The report is released weekly April through November. The @IADeptAg also provides a weekly weather summary. iowaagriculture.gov/news/cro…
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Official photos from 2026 @IowaStateFair ceremonies hosted by @IADeptAg, including @ChooseIowa coloring calendar, Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards & Century & Heritage Farm ceremonies are available for publication & public use at flickr.com/photos/Iowaagricu…
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Sec. @MikeNaigIA announced the @IADeptAg is accepting pre-applications for cost-share grants to support urban conservation & water quality projects. Pre-applications are due Nov. 6 at 4:30pm CST. For more information, email [email protected]. iowaagriculture.gov/news/urb…
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Secretary @MikeNaigIA commented on today's Iowa Crop Progress & Condition report, which was released by the @usda_nass. The report is released weekly April through November. The @IADeptAg also provides a weekly weather summary. #IowaAg iowaagriculture.gov/news/cro…
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The @IADeptAg & @USDA_APHIS have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) in a multi-species backyard flock in Boone County. This case is Iowa’s seventh detection of H5N1 HPAI in 2026. iowaagriculture.gov/news/HPA…
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Sec. @MikeNaigIA encourages Iowans to explore local farms & businesses in the 2nd annual @ChooseIowa Fall Crawl during Oct. 9-10. The 125 Choose Iowa member stops will be featured on the free, mobile friendly Choose Iowa Passport. Learn more at iowaagriculture.gov/news/cho…
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Sec. @MikeNaigIA urges farmers & drivers to prioritize safety & mental health during harvest season. He shared several tips & resources to help Iowans ensure a safe & productive harvest. Read more at: iowaagriculture.gov/news/saf… #IowaAg #NationalFarmSafetyandHealthWeek
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Secretary @MikeNaigIA commented on today's Iowa Crop Progress & Condition report, which was released by the @usda_nass. The report is released weekly April through November. The @IADeptAg also provides a weekly weather summary. #IowaAg iowaagriculture.gov/news/cro…
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Sec. @MikeNaigIA announced 125 Iowa public & private schools will receive funding through the @ChooseIowa Local Food for Schools Program to purchase Iowa grown & raised food. He also encouraged Iowans to participate in Iowa Local Food Day on Sept. 23. iowaagriculture.gov/news/cho…
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Sec. @MikeNaigIA announced six SWCDs will receive over $405,000 in water quality cost-share funding to support conservation practices protecting six publicly-owned lakes through the Publicly Owned Lakes program administered by @IADeptAg & @iowadnr. iowaagriculture.gov/news/wat…
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Secretary @MikeNaigIA commented on today's Iowa Crop Progress & Condition report, which was released by the @USDA_nass. The report is released weekly April through November. The @IADeptAg also provides a weekly weather summary. #IowaAg iowaagriculture.gov/news/cro…
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Sec. @MikeNaigIA announced the final four urban water quality projects funded in 2026. The projects will generate a total investment over $2.8 million bringing the total 2026 investment in 16 locally led urban water quality projects to over $10.49 million. iowaagriculture.gov/news/urb…
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Secretary @MikeNaigIA commented on today's Iowa Crop Progress & report, which was released by the @usda_nass. The report is released weekly April through November. The @IADeptAg also provides a weekly weather summary. #IowaAg iowaagriculture.gov/news/cro…
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Yesterday, Sec. @MikeNaigIA announced an additional $2.1 million in funding for the expanded Cattle & Conservation Working Lands Program due to overwhelming demand. For more information, visit CleanWaterIowa.org or your local USDA Service Center. iowaagriculture.gov/news/rec…
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At the Farm Progress Show, Sec. @MikeNaig announced record cover crop cost-share signup, nearly tripling cover crop acres in the Greater Des Moines Watershed, which will help reduce nutrient loss & improve water quality in the Des Moines & Raccoon Rivers. iowaagriculture.gov/news/rec…
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Secretary @MikeNaigIA commented on today's Iowa Crop Progress & Condition report, which was released by the @usda_nass. The report is released weekly April through November. The @IADeptAg also provides a weekly weather summary. iowaagriculture.gov/news/cro…
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