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Meet the candidates running for Iowa secretary of agriculture in 2026 (opens the original)
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Iowa’s water quality has been a major focus in the run-up to electing the state’s next secretary of agriculture. The two candidates believe in different approaches — with Democrat Chris Jones proposing more regulations and incumbent Republican Mike Naig strongly opposed, saying it would hurt small- and medium-sized farmers. Despite these differences, the candidates have some overlapping views on the value of local food and grass-fed cattle. At Tim and Vickie Robbins’ farm, north of Scranton in G
Why one Iowa family made the leap from pigs to mushrooms (opens the original)
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Inside a long, dimly-lit building, Tyler Faaborg slipped into a “fruiting room” cordoned off by what looked like plastic curtains. Fog rolled over shelves of sprouting mushrooms. A bulbous fungi called lion’s mane still had another week before harvest, he explained. “You can see they’re sort of, a little bit pinkish,” Faaborg said. “When they get mature, they’re going to be almost all the way white.” Tyler Faaborg, along with his parents and brother, grow specialty mushrooms on their family farm
Can purple corn replace some synthetic food dyes? Midwest scientists see potential (opens the original)
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Researchers at the University of Missouri say purple corn could offer a natural alternative to artificial food dyes and new opportunities for farmers in the region. Their latest study comes as food and drug manufacturers face mounting pressure from consumers and state and federal agencies to phase out petroleum-based dyes. Previous research suggests these synthetic color additives can increase risks for certain cancers, allergies and behavioral changes in children. The Trump administration last
Scientists warn rising energy demand from data centers puts Iowa at a 'fork in the road' (opens the original)
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Nearly 200 researchers and faculty from across the state say Iowa is at a “fork in the road” when it comes to addressing the rapid increase in electricity demand. Rather than investing in new gas plants and higher coal usage to scale up generation, the signatories of the 2026 Iowa Climate Statement are advocating for more wind and solar. They say renewable energy is critical for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting Iowans from air pollution and global price fluctuations from fossil f
Water quality and cancer are top of mind for many Iowa voters. This new coalition is calling for change (opens the original)
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Policy experts, healthcare providers and farmers from across the state gathered at Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines Thursday to announce a new campaign: Protect Water Prevent Cancer. Led by the Iowa Environmental Council (IEC), the campaign includes state-level policy recommendations, along with guidance for contacting lawmakers and advocating for cleaner water and better protection from known carcinogens. Protect Water Prevent Cancer follows nearly two years of listening sessions the IEC a
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