Happy Earth Day! Iowa farmers are excellent stewards of the soil, water, wildlife & other natural resources on their land. Iowa set records for implementation of conservation practices the last two years. Every day is Earth Day for Iowa farmers! #IowaAg

You may know that Iowa leads the nation in production of corn & is a leader in soybeans. But, did you know we also lead the nation in the production of ethanol & biodiesel? It's true! These renewable fuels, which fuel the world, are grown & produced right here in Iowa! #IowaAg

Happy Earth Day! Iowa farmers do much to care for their soil, water, wildlife and other natural resources on their land, today and every day! #IowaAg

Cover or move feed so other animals cannot access it and remove bird droppings. For more information on HPAI and biosecurity, visit iowaagriculture.gov

Dairy producers - educate yourself, your employees and visitors about biosecurity and sanitation. For more information, visit iowaagriculture.gov/HPAI

Thank you Mike Naig for your support in getting this victory!

Dairy producers, management movements of livestock as well as machinery and vehicles - on and off your farm. For more information on HPAI and biosecurity, visit iowaagriculture.gov.

Secretary Mike Naig welcomes the emergency waiver issued by U.S. EPA for E15 during the summer driving season. The renewable fuel, which is made from corn, burns cleaner and costs less.
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Daisy’s announcement is a dollop of good news for the city of Boone, the State of Iowa and our state’s dairy farmers! Secretary Mike Naig applauds IEDA’s support of Daisy brand’s dairy processing plant in Boone. #IowaAg
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Generational Farm Families! If your farm has been in your family for 100 years or longer and you're interested in having it recognized as a century (100) or heritage (150) farm this summer - applications are due June 1.
Details and application at iowaagriculture.gov/century-and-he…

In efforts to encourage poultry producers to remain vigilant against the threat of HPAI, which has been reported in dairy cattle in other states, check here all next week for biosecurity recommendations. For more info, visit iowaagriculture.gov/HPAI

This was a great event today! Congrats to all these new Choose Iowa grant recipients. #IowaAg #ChooseIowa

Iowa farmers, biofuel producers and consumers appreciate the support of Secretary Mike Naig in advocating for the availability of lower cost, cleaner burning #E15 this summer!

So great to see a sea of blue corduroy in Hilton Coliseum today! Secretary Mike Naig spoke to hundreds of bright, talented young leaders at the 96th Annual @IowaFFA Leadership Conference in Ames. Special thanks to the State FFA officers for the invitation to speak! #IowaAg

Iowa teachers - Encourage your students to submit their Iowa artwork for this fun calendar contest! #IowaAg #IowaEducators via Iowa Dept of Agriculture & Land Stewardship

Secretary Mike Naig sent a letter to the EPA urging the signing of an “emergency waiver” to allow summer sales of E15 in 2024. Without immediate action, Iowa drivers will lose access to this homegrown, cleaner burning, lower cost fuel option on June 1.
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Although planting is underway in areas of the state, April weather continues to keep everyone on their toes!
Check out the latest Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by National Agricultural Statistics Service
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Please make sure you are weather aware today!

Do you know a farmer who is an excellent steward of their land and other natural resources? Nominate them for the 2024 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award! Applications are due May 6. Award winners will be recognized at the 2024 Iowa State Fair in Aug.
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If you are a dairy farmer or interact regularly with dairy farms, we'd encourage you to take a look at this resource. As we work to prevent the spread of #HPAI to poultry flocks and dairy herds, this includes some biosecurity recommendations to consider. iowaagriculture.gov/sites/default/…