Water
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Zach Lahn on data center pusback, big ag meetings, cancer accountability
Businessman Zach Lahn surprised the state of Iowa getting the GOP nomination for Governor but before Iowans can vote for him, they have questions about the permanency of his data center “moratorium,” what was discussed in his meetings with big ag he mentioned on Iowa Press and if he will take a hard stance against…
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Secretary of Ag Mike Naig addresses glyphosate concerns
With cancer rates rising and water quality concerns, Iowans are paying closer attention to the Secretary of Agriculture election. Should we make changes? Should we ban chemical pesticides or herbicides like glyphosate? Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said his administration will prioritize accelerating voluntary conservation practices and infrastructure investments to improve water quality, while maintaining…
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Chris Jones is running for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture to fix our water
Jones says the runoff and nitrate issues are entirely preventable if we change regulations around farming. He also suggests new state funding to help farmers re-design their fields but also suggests farmers may have to contribute new tax revenue to get our water problems under control. In the past, the Secretary of Agriculture position wasn’t…
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Zach Lahn, Iowa’s MAHA Candidate for Governor wants to break up big ag
Zach Lahn is running for Governor in Iowa and is the first candidate to be endorsed by RFK JR’s MAHA Action organization. If elected, he intends to stop subsidies and veto incentives for big ag, actions that could anger likely campign contributors. Can he win without party backing if it comes to that? Lahn discusses…
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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…