Ag News

Naig: Pork remains safe after pseudorabies case

IARN – Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says consumers should remain confident in the safety of pork products after Iowa confirmed a rare case of pseudorabies tied to pigs brought

John Deere right-to-repair settlement announced

IARN – John Deere has agreed to a $99 million settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding its right-to-repair policies, which allegedly restricted farmers’ access to necessary diagnostic tools and

Naig says E15 backers finally proved their case

IARN – Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says the recent House vote approving nationwide year-round E15 sales confirmed what biofuels supporters have argued for years: once lawmakers finally allowed the

Naig urges Senate action on Farm Bill

IARN – The House has passed its version of the Farm Bill, but Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says the focus now turns to the Senate, where the legislation could face a

Naig highlights bipartisan wins for Iowa agriculture

IARN – The Iowa Legislature wrapped up its 2026 session with several agriculture-related priorities crossing the finish line, including the bipartisan Iowa Farm Act and a major water quality and

Naig: Recent weather helped Iowa farmers catch up

IARN – After a slow and uneven start to planting season this spring, Iowa farmers have made up significant ground over the past few weeks. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig