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

Forms & Licensing

Licenses

Secretary Naig

Programs

Soil Conservation & Water Quality

Grain Pricing

State Average 11/19/2019

Corn

3.45

Change +2

Soybeans

8.39

Change +3

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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

Iowa Crop Progress and Conditions Report Nov. 11-17, 2019

Monday November 18, 2019

Secretary Naig Thanks Gov. Reynolds for Continuing to Support Rural Communities during the State’s Propane Shortage

Friday November 15, 2019

Secretary Naig Hopeful that China Lifting its Ban on U.S. Poultry Signals More Agricultural Purchases on the Horizon

Thursday November 14, 2019

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Clean Water Iowa

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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