Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Managing Iowa’s land stewardship and agriculture programs for the good of both city and rural Iowa residents

Grain Pricing

State Average 2/15/2019

Corn

3.43

Change 0

Soybeans

8.18

Change +5

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What We Do

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship exists to connect Iowans with programs and information about crops, food safety standards, livestock and more. We work together with local farmers markets and Iowa farmers to continue to support the robust industry and culture Iowa has focused around agriculture.

Recent News

Secretary’s Iowa Ag Leader Award presented at Agribusiness Showcase

Monday February 18, 2019

Naig: Laboratory Bureau Recognized as ISO Accredited

Friday February 15, 2019

Naig: Century and Heritage Farm Owners Encouraged to Apply

Thursday February 7, 2019

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Clean Water Iowa

Clean Water Iowa presents a research-based approach to keeping our water sources clean and safe.

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Iowa Agriculture Quick Facts

85% of Iowa is used for farmland

Ranked 1st in U.S. corn and egg production

1/3 of the nation's hogs are raised in Iowa