Iowa Senate Leader Mike Klimesh: Hydrogen Could Mean New Income and Landowner Protections

This week, we’re joined by Iowa Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh to discuss new laws governing hydrogen exploration in the state, where companies are searching for deposits roughly 8,000 feet underground that could create new income opportunities for landowners. The legislation requires at least 25% voluntary participation in pooled land agreements, adds landowner protections, and could eventually help lower fertilizer costs, which currently run $200–$250 per ton higher in Iowa than in Texas.