AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Centers vs. Communities: A Wells Fargo tracker finds local moratoriums on data center construction have surged to 374 nationwide, with Iowa among the states seeing the most restrictions—driven by worries over electricity costs, grid capacity, and water use. Local Water Protection: Iowa’s Environmental Protection Commission approved an EPA grant to tackle potential algae problems in Clarinda and Panora water supplies, using conservation incentives tied to regenerative practices. Private Well Safety: University of Iowa researchers are offering free arsenic testing kits for private well owners in six Iowa counties, after past testing showed notable numbers of wells above federal limits. Ag & Climate Tech: ADM says its regenerative agriculture push cut about 946,000 metric tons of CO2 in 2025, with high farmer re-enrollment rates. Health Alert: FDA classified a hand soap recall as Class II after possible bacterial contamination in products sold across 15 states, including Iowa.
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