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134M poultry and counting: Interactive charts show hardest-hit counties in bird flu crisis
The latest data from the CDC and USDA show the continued devastating effects of bird flu outbreaks across the United States – ...
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New Senate agriculture committee leadership has extensive ties to industry heavyweights
The new leader of the U.S. Senate’s agriculture committee, Arkansas’ John Boozman, has several ties to meatpacking behemoths, ...
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Juan Vassallo to cover Oklahoma agribusiness and meat industry
Investigate Midwest is pleased to announce Juan Vassallo has joined its editorial staff as an Oklahoma-based reporter ...
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Trump inherits another Big Ag lawsuit as FTC sues John Deere
This story was updated to add Deere & Company’s statement. Deere & Company, one of America’s largest farm equipment ...
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As foodborne illnesses sicken tens of millions each year, FDA falls behind on mandated inspections
An FDA scientist tests recalled peanut butter for salmonella. photo from Jan. 8, 2025 GAO report on food safety inspections. The Food and Drug Administration has not performed its legally required ...
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John Deere has cut more than 4,500 jobs since 2015
For nearly 200 John Deere workers in Iowa, the first few days of 2025 marked the end of their employment. On Jan. 3, 112 employees were laid off at the Waterloo facility and 80 were laid off at John ...
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Tag: food policy
Investigate Midwest is pleased to announce Juan Vassallo has joined its editorial staff as an Oklahoma-based reporter covering the state’s agribusiness and meat industry. Vassallo started Jan. 13 and ...