National Ag News

Iowa ag leaders are hopeful that a state Supreme Court decision in the Des Moines Water Works lawsuit will lead to a more collaborative approach in addressing water quality issues.

Last week’s ruling prohibits the utility from seeking damages from drainage districts in three northwest Iowa counties targeted by the lawsuit.

Aaron Putze of the Iowa Soybean Association says there’s renewed optimism Des Moines Water Works will abandon the lawsuit.

“The decision does renew optimism that the utility is going to re-engage and work with landowners and farmers, as is being done in other communities across the state, to very positive ends,” Putze says.

Continue reading More reaction to Iowa’s water lawsuit decision at Brownfield Ag News.