@IADeptAg

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

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Iowa is experiencing above-avg. temperatures this fall. It's important to plan nutrient applications based on soil temperatures, not calendar dates. @IowaState recommends waiting until the 4-in. soil temperature is at least 50 & falling to protect your investment & water quality.
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Sec. @MikeNaigIA announced the @IADeptAg has begun construction on 4 new abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation projects in Mahaska & Marion Counties covering approx. 150 acres & representing nearly $4.9M in new water quality & soil conservation work. iowaagriculture.gov/news/aba…
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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…
Iowa maps with first showing average temperatures from 1 to 12 degrees above normal and second with accumulated precipitation from .01 to 4 inches

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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…
Iowa maps with first showing avg. temperatures from -1 to 9 degrees above normal and 2nd with accumulated precipitation from 0 to 8 in.

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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…
Iowa maps with 1st showing temperatures from 3 to 6 degrees below normal and 2nd with accumulated precipitation from 0 to 8 in.

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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…
Iowa maps with 1st showing avg. temperatures from 1 degree below to 9 degrees above normal and 2nd with accumulated precipitation from .5 to 10 in.

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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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Urban conservation project near Belle Plaine

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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…
Iowa maps with 1st showing avg. temperatures from 5 to 18 degrees above normal and 2nd showing accumulated precipitation from 0 to 5 inches.

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