Iowa farmers continue adopting conservation practices at a record pace, and Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says new state investments will help keep that momentum going. During a recent interview, Naig said conservation remains one of the department’s top priorities, with strong participation in programs that improve soil health and water quality.
Naig says interest in conservation programs remains high, particularly for cover crops. He says producers interested in participating should be prepared to sign up quickly, as demand for available funding continues to outpace expectations.
Naig says the additional funding approved by the Iowa Legislature this year will allow the department to expand existing conservation efforts while introducing new initiatives in the months ahead. He says the goal is to continue giving farmers practical, voluntary tools that improve soil health and water quality while keeping Iowa farms productive. With producer interest remaining strong, Naig says conservation will continue to be a major focus as those new opportunities become available.
