As we gather around the table this Thanksgiving, we have much for which to be thankful. What a blessing it is to live, work and play in Iowa here in Iowa! And we are thankful to be able to serve Iowans and Iowa agriculture. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Government Administration
Des Moines, Iowa 2,292 followers
Providing leadership, ensuring safety and protecting natural resources for all aspects of agriculture.
About us
Led by Secretary Mike Naig, the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship serves the farmers that call Iowa home. Through its 12 diverse bureaus, the Department promotes Iowa agricultural products while ensuring consumer protection and taking action to conserve our soil and water. Learn more at iowaagriculture.gov.
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https://iowaagriculture.gov
External link for Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
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- Government Administration
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- 201-500 employees
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- Des Moines, Iowa
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- Government Agency
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502 E 9th St
Des Moines, Iowa, US
Employees at Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
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Secretary Mike Naig announced today the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is investing more than $5.2 million in 24 Iowa projects and other supply chain improvement initiatives through USDA's Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure grant program, which aims to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain by developing and expanding markets for Iowa’s small farms and food businesses. #IowaAg https://lnkd.in/g-32pFdW
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The new Crop Progress and Condition Report, which is also the last one of the season, was released today as the 2024 harvest season wraps up. Reports will resume in April 2025. The report, which is released by the USDA - National Agricultural Statistics Service, also includes comments from Secretary Mike Naig and Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship's weather update. https://lnkd.in/gp7t3UNC
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Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke and a 16-member delegation have just returned from a trade mission to Taiwan and Japan. The mission, coordinated by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), included representation from Iowa’s meat production, grain, and meat processing industries. https://lnkd.in/gUUecG3M
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Secretary Mike Naig today announced the appointment of Iowans to serve on the State Soil Conservation and Water Quality Committee. The Committee promotes the adoption of proven water quality practices and provides expert advice and input related to technical and financial assistance programs administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gc9P2_bQ From Left to right – Back row: Kent Stuart, Mike McGhee, Ashley Utt, Colleen Miller, Dennis Carlson, Susan Kozak From Left to right – Front row: Luke Monat, Ramona Nitz, Steve Hofmann, Judy Kerns #CleanWaterIowa
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Catch Dr. Gretchen Paluch, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Pesticide Bureau Chief, in this informative webinar next Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 12:30pm. Learn more and register at - https://lnkd.in/gQ_yMzma
Curious about changes to pesticide labels and mitigation options? Join Dr. Gretchen Paluch, Pesticide Bureau Chief, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, to learn more during the November 20th webinar called, "New Pesticide Mitigations, Labels, and Bulletins (Oh My!)" Dr. Paluch will outline what these changes mean for landowners and pesticide applicators. She will explain which updates are already active and what additional revisions are in progress. Register to receive the link: https://lnkd.in/gQ_yMzma
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Check out the most recent Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report, which is released each week by the USDA - National Agricultural Statistics Service, with weather summary by Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. #IowaAg https://lnkd.in/gnv5HJk7
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As we commemorate Veterans Day, we extend our deepest appreciation to all the men and women who have answered the call to serve our country in uniform. THANK YOU! #VeteransDay
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See the most recent Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report, which is released each week by the USDA - National Agricultural Statistics Service, with weather summary by @IADeptAg. #IowaAg https://lnkd.in/gADrgc2p
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Secretary Mike Naig today announced the formation of the Iowa Organic Advisory Council within the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and appointed seven Iowans to serve on it. #IowaAg https://lnkd.in/eeqJxbkQ
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