Why fighting Big Ag is defining the Iowa governor race

Big Ag has long dominated Iowa politics, but in this year’s governor’s race, both parties are challenging the industry’s political power in part because of concerns over farm pollution. POLITICO’s Ellie Borst breaks down why Big Ag is on the defensive, how the issue is reshaping both parties’ strategies and what it means for winning Midwestern voters ahead of the midterm elections. Plus, a federal judge has dealt a blow to New York’s efforts to force polluters to pay for the effects of climate change. ----------------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgjtvMmHXbutALaw9XzRkAg?view_as=subscriber Check out our video catalog: https://www.politico.com/video Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/politico/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/politico/