Beardstown, Illinois, is an example of how immigration crackdowns are impacting Midwestern communities and the nation’s food supply.
Number of Black-Owned Farms Has Decreased Drastically Since 1900
After peaking in 1920, Black-owned farms have dwindled. It hit a low of less than 20,000 in the late 1990s.
After peaking in 1920, Black-owned farms have dwindled. It hit a low of less than 20,000 in the late 1990s.
A Farmer’s Fight: Cancer, Chemicals and a Return to Organic Living
William Caplinger raises all his food pesticide-free after a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis.
William Caplinger raises all his food pesticide-free after a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis.
The Unseen Harvest: Pesticides, Cancer and Rural Missouri’s Health Crisis
The counties with the highest use of pesticides per square mile are all located in Missouri’s Bootheel. Many of these counties have some of the state’s highest cancer rates and their health care options are dwindling.
The counties with the highest use of pesticides per square mile are all located in Missouri’s Bootheel. Many of these counties have some of the state’s highest cancer rates and their health care options are dwindling.
Meatpacking Plant Workers at Higher Risk for Severe Finger Injuries Compared To Other Industries
OSHA has reported that a lack of plant safety features at plants is a top concern.
OSHA has reported that a lack of plant safety features at plants is a top concern.
Faster Lines, Less Federal Oversight and Rising Risks at US Pork and Poultry Plants
At some swine and poultry plants, line speeds are increasing and federal inspectors are stepping back. Industry groups support the changes, but critics warn about risks to food safety, worker health and animal welfare.
At some swine and poultry plants, line speeds are increasing and federal inspectors are stepping back. Industry groups support the changes, but critics warn about risks to food safety, worker health and animal welfare.
Mar-Jac Poultry, Chick-Fil-A’s Chicken Provider, Fined for Child Labor
Chick-fil-A buys its chicken from a company fined by the Department of Labor for employing 14-year-olds to eviscerate poultry at an Alabama packing plant
Chick-fil-A buys its chicken from a company fined by the Department of Labor for employing 14-year-olds to eviscerate poultry at an Alabama packing plant
Over 500,000 Immigrants Lost Work Authorization, Squeezing AG Sector and Likely Driving up Food Prices
A new study projects that recent and proposed immigration policies could raise food, beverage, and tobacco prices by 14.5% between 2024 and 2028 — adding to current inflation.
A new study projects that recent and proposed immigration policies could raise food, beverage, and tobacco prices by 14.5% between 2024 and 2028 — adding to current inflation.
Who Profits When You Buy Ice Cream or Butter at the Store?
Processing, packaging and marketing eat into the ‘farm share,’ leaving farmers with 19% of ice cream’s price but earning 57% from butter.
Processing, packaging and marketing eat into the ‘farm share,’ leaving farmers with 19% of ice cream’s price but earning 57% from butter.
High Temperatures Browbeat US as Regulators Discuss New Heat Protection Rule for Workers
Dozens of farm and agricultural workers have died from heat stroke since 2015, according to federal data. But the future of the proposal is unclear under the Trump administration.
Dozens of farm and agricultural workers have died from heat stroke since 2015, according to federal data. But the future of the proposal is unclear under the Trump administration.
Deportations, Raids and Visa Access. How the Presidential Election Could Alter Life for Immigrant Farmworkers.
Donald Trump says he’ll deport millions of undocumented workers, including many who work in the agriculture industry. Kamala Harris publicly supports a path to citizenship for farmworkers but espouses tough border policies.
Donald Trump says he’ll deport millions of undocumented workers, including many who work in the agriculture industry. Kamala Harris publicly supports a path to citizenship for farmworkers but espouses tough border policies.
Rare Illinois Dust Storm Shows How Far Climate Shifts Are Reaching
The number of dust storms recorded annually across the U.S. doubled in just over a decade. As bare cropland and rising temperatures dry out the Midwest, even states like Illinois are seeing warnings once reserved for the Southwest.
The number of dust storms recorded annually across the U.S. doubled in just over a decade. As bare cropland and rising temperatures dry out the Midwest, even states like Illinois are seeing warnings once reserved for the Southwest.
Tomatoes Become Latest Flashpoint in US-Mexico Trade Tensions
Nearly nine out of 10 tomatoes imported into the United States last year came from Mexico, according to trade figures from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Nearly nine out of 10 tomatoes imported into the United States last year came from Mexico, according to trade figures from the U.S. Census Bureau.
New Screwworm Threat Halts Cattle Imports From Mexico, Fueling Beef Supply Worries
With US cattle numbers down for the sixth straight year and prices already up 53% since 2019, experts warn the screwworm-related import halt could drive further price hikes.
With US cattle numbers down for the sixth straight year and prices already up 53% since 2019, experts warn the screwworm-related import halt could drive further price hikes.
Trump Says He Loves Farmers. He’s Dismantling the Agency Helping Their Communities Survive.
About 10% of the 15,000 federal employees who have left the U.S. Department of Agriculture worked for Rural Development, the agency most responsible for federal investment in farming communities.
About 10% of the 15,000 federal employees who have left the U.S. Department of Agriculture worked for Rural Development, the agency most responsible for federal investment in farming communities.
Sewage Fertilizer Can Cause Illness and Harm the Environment. Why Are Some Oklahoma Officials Resistant to a Ban?
Despite health warnings about PFAs, pathogens, and insurance fallout, Oklahoma continues spreading human waste on thousands of acres of farmland.
Despite health warnings about PFAs, pathogens, and insurance fallout, Oklahoma continues spreading human waste on thousands of acres of farmland.