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Secretary Naig Welcomes Applications for Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants

Cost-share grants are aimed at increasing on-farm dairy processing and incorporating labor saving technologyIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the availability of Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants, and welcomed grant applications for projects that will increase on-farm dairy processing, reduce farm labor costs, and expand the availability of Iowa dairy products for consumers.
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Breakenridge Memorials Welcomed to Vinton

Breakenridge Memorials is a family business that started over 27 years ago.  9 years ago, Joe and Dawn took over the operations from Joe’s parents, Scott and Judy, who started the business.

Secretary Naig Announces Availability of Crop Insurance Discount Program

Farmers and landowners who plant fall cover crops can earn $5 per acre discount on spring crop insurance premiumsIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will once again offer its Crop Insurance Discount Program for acres that are planted with cover crops.
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Safety First: Considerations for Early Fall Manure Removal

As fall approaches, many farmers are evaluating the timing of their manure application. Ideally, ammonium-rich manures are applied when temperatures are cooler (50 degrees Fahrenheit and cooling) to increase the probability that applied nitrogen will still be in the upper soil profile next year when crops are growing.

Naig Announces Availability of Online and In person pesticide applicator testing

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship offers testing to help ensure the safe, accurate, and effective application of crop protection products Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is again offering in-person and online pesticide applicator testing options for commercial and private applicators this fall.
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