Tag: Mike Naig
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...
Eighth Circuit Court upholds agriculture trespass laws
On Jan. 8, the Eighth Circuit Court unanimously overruled the District Court and upheld Iowa’s 2019 and 2021 agriculture trespass laws as constitutional.
"The Eighth...
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 be used to expand the availability of Iowa grown, Iowa...
USDA awards $17M to three watershed projects in Iowa
Three regional conservation projects in Iowa have received federal funding, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced Monday.
“There is great conservation work...
August’s derecho leaves storage, quality problems for Iowa farmers
By Dave DeWitte
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The aftermath of the Aug. 10 derecho will continue through the fall for Iowa farmers, many of whom will be tested by...