DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 28, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 25, 2024 The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship embarked this month on a 162-acre abandoned mine land reclamation project in the Pella Wildlife Area. This is one of about 120 reclamation projects that have taken place in Iowa since the 1980s, several of which have garnered […]
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 2.9 percent in September amid a labor force that remained largely static despite job reductions. The state’s labor force participation rate held steady at 66.3 percent. The U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 4.1 percent in September. “The September report is evidence that many Iowa […]
First case of ash tree-killing insect confirmed in Emmet County DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 17, 2024) – Emerald ash borer (EAB), an ash tree-killing insect, has now been confirmed in all of Iowa’s 99 counties. Insect samples were collected from a declining ash tree in Armstrong earlier this month by staff from the Iowa Department […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 16, 2024 Early voting has officially begun in Iowa, as of Wednesday, Oct. 16 for the 2024 general election. Iowans will have an early chance to weigh in on their choice for president and U.S. representative, in addition to a number of state legislative and local races and […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 15, 2024 Iowa corn and soybean harvest is expected to wrap up in the next couple of weeks. The dry conditions from mid-August through October have meant no days off and an expedited harvest for most farmers. The crop progress and condition report for Oct. 7 through Oct. […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 15, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 11, 2024 A population density study of white-tailed deer in Iowa confirmed what most Department of Natural Resources specialists suspected: deer populations are highest where their habitats are most intact. The report also estimated the economic impacts and found deer are an economic benefit in Iowa, with $181 […]
Oskaloosa Teen Discovers Rare Freshwater Jellyfish at Russell Wildlife Area OSKALOOSA, Iowa — A routine fishing trip led to an extraordinary scientific discovery when Oskaloosa High School freshman Oscar Schiferl spotted rare freshwater jellyfish at Russell Wildlife Area over the weekend. “I was fishing in between a tree that fell to see if I could […]
The Iowa National Guard has wrapped up its mission to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, showcasing remarkable dedication and heroic service throughout the operation. As hurricane relief efforts enter a new phase, the contributions of Iowa’s National Guard aircrews have not gone unnoticed, as they worked tirelessly to deliver vital […]
