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September 26, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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Major meatpackers have taken in more than half a billion in tax subsidies since 2006 Minnesota Reformer

Most of America’s beginning farmers don’t farm full time. AG Daily

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July 24, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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More than 1,500 data centers are planned nationwide, many in rural communities. Each day this week we are breaking down their water use, environmental impact and the growing opposition.

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July 29, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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September 19, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Helene und Milton haben einen wichtigen Teil des Agrarsystems des Landes auf den Kopf gestellt

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Helene and Milton upended a key part of the nation’s agriculture system. - Investigate Midwest
This story was originally published by Grist. When Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida three weeks ago, Jason Madison was alone at his place, which doubled as a shrimp storefront in Keaton Beach...
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November 2, 2024 at 6:21 AM
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September 22, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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ICYMI: Back in March, this Data Harvest showed how beef imports from Argentina and Brazil have surged since 2016, even as the U.S. cattle inventory continues to decline.
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August 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the agribusiness Monsanto and its claim that it failed to warn consumers of cancer risks associated with herbicide, Roundup.

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June 25, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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More than 1,500 data centers are planned nationwide, many in rural communities. Each day this week we are breaking down their water use, environmental impact and the growing opposition.

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July 28, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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More than 1,500 data centers are planned nationwide, many in rural communities. Each day this week we are breaking down their water use, environmental impact and the growing opposition.

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July 27, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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#ICYMI: This September 2025 investigation examines the reality Black and queer farmers face amid DEI cuts at the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the second Trump administration.
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July 7, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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Dairy farms have been dwindling in the U.S. since 2003, but industrialized dairy farms have continued to increase the amount of dairy milk produced. However, with increased operational costs, small dairy farms struggle to stay afloat.
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August 27, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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Major meatpacking plants received billions of dollars in tax subsidies for creating new jobs in small towns – however, these programs often fail to create as many jobs as promised.

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July 1, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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#ICYMI: A March 2026 investigation found Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources understaffed and unable to fully oversee CAFO wastewater permits. Federal cuts have left it short of the 20-to-1 ratio needed for proper oversight.

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July 14, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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September 8, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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2025 summer reporting intern Melissa Dai investigated internet access for Native and Black farmers and how the disparity raises questions about safety for farmers across the country. Click the link to watch the full interview.
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Behind the Byline - Ep. 3: Broadband's Broken Promise
In this episode of "Behind the Byline," Investigate Midwest's audience engagement intern Paloma Sanchez-McGee sits down with 2025 summer reporting intern Melissa Dai to discuss her award-winning investigation into internet access for Native and Black farmers – and what it means for farmers' safety,
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June 30, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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361 small farms filed for chapter 12 bankruptcy in just the first 6 months of Trump's idiotic administration.

There were 216 in all of 2024.

$12B sounds like a lot, but according to InvestigateMidwest, US farms are in a $44B hole just this year. It doesn't look like this bailout will save them.
US farmers face $44 billion in losses as costs rise and markets shrink - Investigate Midwest
Soybeans sit in storage, farm bankruptcies are rising, and total farm debt continues to climb. By nearly every measure, American farmers are struggling. Experts say financial pressures are expected to...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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September 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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September 12, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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September 5, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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September 1, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Global trade impacts many everyday items like fuel and food, but it also impacts where our clothes are manufactured. Click the link below to watch Behind the Byline with Caspar Dowdy.

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August 31, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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August 24, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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August 13, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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National diesel prices jumped nearly 39% during the 2026 planting season compared to last year. Illinois recorded the highest overall increase of $163.2 million, according to a newly released congressional committee report.
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