Tag: Mike Naig
Casey’s, Hy-Vee among local fuel retailers awarded grants for biofuel upgrades
Three Casey’s General Stores in Linn County and three fuel retailers in Johnson County were among 90 Iowa sites awarded state funding to upgrade...
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture unveils Choose Iowa passport to boost agritourism
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has launched the Choose Iowa Passport, a free, interactive digital tool that connects Iowans and visitors with local...
USDA pulls back millions in promised local food investments
Iowa’s local food network is facing an uncertain future after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that anticipated funding for key farm-to-school and food...
State launches ‘Butchery Innovation Grant Program’ through Choose Iowa
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grant program, which aims to expand meat processing...
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 program, offering matching funds of up to $25,000 to...
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 million into 24 projects aimed at bolstering Iowa’s food...
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 urging both dairy farmers and poultry producers to heighten...
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 Program, thanks to an extension granted by The Iowa...
Iowa secretary of agriculture: Making an impact in 2023
2023 marked 100 years since the Iowa Legislature created the position of Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. In that time, 15 different Iowans have had...