Water
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2025 Bourlaug Dialogue exclusive
In this special edition of the Iowa Podcast, recorded during the World Food Prize’s Borlaug Dialogue, host Justin Brady captures a rare cross-section of voices that drive the global food security conversation—from international leaders to Iowa farmers. Interviews with Mashal Husain, President of the World Food Prize Foundation; Brent Renner, soybean farmer and United Soybean…
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Central Iowa Nitrate Levels May Exceed Safe Limits
Despite public assurances from Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) stating tap water nitrate levels remain below the federal safety threshold, independent at-home testing may indicate levels may exceed the 10mg/L legal limit for nitrates. What nitrate levels are considered “safe”? Des Moines Water Works has stated nitrate levels in central Iowa tap water are at…
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Fluoride and nitrates in tap water? Polk County Supervisor says it’s safe.
Editors Note 6/12: This interview was recorded before Des Moines Water Works officially announced high nitrate levels in the water. Iowa nitrate levels fluctuate seasonally, and many Iowans wants to know: is Iowa tap water safe? Podcaster Dr. Andrew Huberman cautions listeners on tap, citing fluoride among other concerns, but the American Dental Association argues…