Iowa Capital Dispatch

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‘Very high’ crop fire danger for northwest Iowa

There now are “very high” risks of cropland fires in areas of northwest Iowa, the National Weather Service says.

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A new justice at the U.S. Supreme Court, and an Idaho wetlands case up first

The U.S. Supreme Court opens its fall term with its first case which is a challenge to the definition of “waters of the United States,” and how wetlands can be regulated under the Clean Water Act.

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Ag secretary candidates split on carbon pipelines, future of ethanol

The two candidates for Iowa secretary of agriculture split Friday on their views on pipelines, ethanol, solar and wind power, and the state’s efforts to reduce farm pollution.

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Judge says Iowa’s third ag-gag law is unconstitutional, like previous versions

For the third time in five years, a judge has struck down the Iowa Legislature’s efforts to criminalize the use of cameras in agriculture facilities.

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Another pipeline company sues landowners for survey access

Summit Carbon Solutions filed lawsuits against three sets of northern Iowa landowners who have allegedly prevented its agents from surveying their properties, according to court records.

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Longhorned tick that can cause illness to cattle found in northern Missouri

A species of tick known to cause severe weight loss in cattle has been discovered in northern Missouri, researchers from the University of Missouri reported this week.

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