iowa department of natural resources

Aerial view of a tank truck spreading manure on a recently harvested corn field. (iStock │ #181878441 - BanksPhotos)
Iowa, Midwestern Region, Regional Roundup, Soil Health

Dry manure applicator certification workshops offered in February 2026

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer manure applicator certification workshops for dry/solid manure operators. Read More

Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship
Animal Health, Avian, Backyard Birds, Chickens, Game Birds, Iowa, Livestock, Turkeys, USDA

Iowa confirms avian flu in backyard flock

Silver waters abstract picture on a lake. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #128666336 - Jenn's Photography)
Fishing, Iowa, Midwestern Region, Outdoors, Regional Roundup, Soil Health

Iowa awards $450,000 to help state lakes

Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards

44 families recognized at Iowa fair

Close-up image of the equipment and process of drilling a new residential water well. Here is the finished, capped and tagged pcv pipe of the property's new water well. (Photo: iStock - skhoward)

Private Well Stewardship Program offered in four counties

Loran Steinlage of Fayette County, Iowa, has been named the Iowa Leopold Conservation Award winner. (Photo courtesy of Sand County Foundation.)

Loran Steinlage receives Iowa Leopold Conservation Award

Land Stewardship Leadership Academy holds inaugural graduation

Iowa Department of Natural Resources seeks public help on flood study