Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig visits North Iowa producers

Posted: April 16, 2025 in Featured Coverage

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Mike Naig, Iowa Ag Secretary, standing in front of Upper Iowa Beef

While visiting producers in northern Iowa, Iowa’s agriculture secretary highlighted both local farm effort and broader market concerns that matter to producers and processors alike. Secretary Mike Naig spent time on a working farm and at Upper Iowa Beef, where regional export opportunities and the impact of global trade on cattle markets were part of the conversation.

Producers in the area shared how they are responding to current challenges, from finding new markets for cuts that traditionally moved overseas to seeking support for local value added production. Naig emphasized the importance of more export opportunities and fair trade conditions to support Iowa agriculture going forward.

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