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State launches new funding round for Choose Iowa Value-Added projects
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship opened applications for its competitive grant program supporting local food and agricultural product development Dec. 1, with individual awards reaching $25,000. The Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants provide matching funds to help agricultural…
State launches ‘Butchery Innovation Grant Program’ through Choose Iowa
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Butchery…
Iowa Department of Agriculture opens applications for Choose Iowa Value-Added grants
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the return of the Choose Iowa Value-Added Grant…
24 Iowa food supply chain projects receive millions in grant funding
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced it is channeling more than $5.2…
Iowa dairy farmers, poultry producers encouraged to remain vigilant against threat of HPAI
With spring migration in full swing, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship are…
Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging awarded Choose Iowa Grant
Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging, a rural Johnson County agribusiness, was awarded a $19,500 Choose…
Application deadline extended for Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant Program
Dairy farmers have two extra weeks to apply for the Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant…
Iowa secretary of agriculture: Making an impact in 2023
2023 marked 100 years since the Iowa Legislature created the position of Iowa Secretary of…
Eighth Circuit Court upholds agriculture trespass laws
On Jan. 8, the Eighth Circuit Court unanimously overruled the District Court and upheld Iowa’s…
Applicants have until Dec. 15 to apply for Choose Iowa grants
Applications are now being accepted for the Choose Iowa value-added grants. Choose Iowa grants can…
Iowa looks to lead with carbon sequestration task force
On Oct. 19, the Iowa Carbon Sequestration Task Force met virtually for the third time…
USDA awards $17M to three watershed projects in Iowa
Three regional conservation projects in Iowa have received federal funding, the Iowa Department of Agriculture…
August’s derecho leaves storage, quality problems for Iowa farmers
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] The aftermath of the Aug. 10 derecho will continue through the…