Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship The Department ensures animal health, food safety, consumer protection and promotes soil health.

Today, on Patriot Day, we pause to remember and honor the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives on 9/11 and the th...
09/11/2026

Today, on Patriot Day, we pause to remember and honor the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives on 9/11 and the thousands of first responders, law enforcement, emergency personnel, and citizens who showed incredible strength, courage and resilience that day and in the weeks that followed. Twenty-five years later, we reflect on the unity, pride and patriotism that guided our nation through one of the most challenging times in our nation's history.

This afternoon, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig spoke at the Iowa Association of Water Agencies Annual Conferenc...
09/10/2026

This afternoon, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig spoke at the Iowa Association of Water Agencies Annual Conference in Iowa City. Secretary Naig thanked the water utilities for providing safe drinking water to communities around our state. The Secretary highlighted the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship's systems-wide, farm to faucet approach, to investing in agricultural conservation practices upstream and water treatment infrastructure downstream to improve water quality.

Today, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the final four urban water quality projects funded in 2026, wra...
09/09/2026

Today, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the final four urban water quality projects funded in 2026, wrapping up a strong year of state investments in locally led urban conservation and water quality efforts. The latest projects in Kalona, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines will receive more than $1 million in state cost-share funding from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and generate a total investment of more than $2.8 million in urban water quality projects. These final four projects bring the total 2026 investment in 16 locally led urban water quality projects to more than $10.49 million.

https://iowaagriculture.gov/news/urban-water-quality-projects-9-2026

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig spoke at the Iowa Corn Grassroots Summit in Ankeny this morning. Secretary Naig ...
09/09/2026

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig spoke at the Iowa Corn Grassroots Summit in Ankeny this morning. Secretary Naig thanked the farmers for their partnership on important agriculture initiatives, including the first-ever, bipartisan Iowa Farm Act, building international trade markets, fighting for nationwide, year-round sales of E15, and accelerating water quality initiatives in the Greater Des Moines Watershed. Thanks to Iowa Corn and other public-private conservation partners, Iowa farmers enrolled 1 million acres in state cost-share programs this fall!

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on today's Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report, which was released...
09/08/2026

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on today's Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report, which was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship also provides a weekly weather summary.

Happy Labor Day! Today we recognize Iowa farmers whose hard work helps to feed our families and fuel our nation. Iowa fa...
09/08/2026

Happy Labor Day! Today we recognize Iowa farmers whose hard work helps to feed our families and fuel our nation. Iowa farmers play a vital role in driving our state’s economy, strengthening rural communities, and preserving our way of life.

While in the southeastern part of the state, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig stopped in Mt. Pleasant at Midwest ...
09/04/2026

While in the southeastern part of the state, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig stopped in Mt. Pleasant at Midwest Old Threshers, the largest steam show in America. The iconic Iowa event attracts thousands of visitors from around the world to see antique and steam powered equipment while honoring and celebrating our agricultural heritage.

Congratulations to the Marc and Mary Ann Knupp Family of Washington County who received the Good Farm Neighbor Award tod...
09/04/2026

Congratulations to the Marc and Mary Ann Knupp Family of Washington County who received the Good Farm Neighbor Award today. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the award during an open house at the farm of Tanner Knupp, located between Washington and Kalona. The sixth-generation farm family was recognized for livestock care, conservation, agricultural leadership, and community service.

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Yesterday, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced an additional $2.1 million in funding for the expanded Catt...
09/03/2026

Yesterday, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced an additional $2.1 million in funding for the expanded Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program due to overwhelming demand. The initial funding was fully obligated to Iowa livestock producers within just 10 days of the program expansion being announced at the Iowa State Fair. The program, currently offered in 28 counties, is designed to improve water quality, keep working lands working, and grow Iowa's beef herd by converting underperforming row crop acres into pasture and hay ground. For more information, visit CleanWaterIowa.org or your local USDA Service Center.

Today at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced record cover crop cost-share...
09/02/2026

Today at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced record cover crop cost-share signup, nearly tripling cover crop acres in the Greater Des Moines Watershed. Farmers in these priority counties have enrolled nearly 300,000 acres of cover crops in state cost-share programs this fall, which will help reduce nutrient loss and improve water quality in the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.

Farmers and landowners can still apply for cover crop cost-share through your local USDA Service Center until Sept. 9 at 4:30pm/CST. Find your local office at costshare.iowaagriculture.gov/districts.

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1305 E. Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA
50319

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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