The new tornado epicenter is moving east, but intensity of severe weather events are affecting rural, agricultural communities across the Midwest.
The Government Spends Millions to Open Grocery Stores in Food Deserts. The Real Test Is Their Survival.
‘Without the grocery store, communities just have a really hard time succeeding economically,’ an expert said.
‘Without the grocery store, communities just have a really hard time succeeding economically,’ an expert said.
Michigan Lands a Victory in Effort to Rein in Polluting Farm Waste
Ruling sets stage for stemming the mammoth tide of farm pollution in Great Lakes State.
Ruling sets stage for stemming the mammoth tide of farm pollution in Great Lakes State.
Minnesota Gov. Walz Brings AG, Biofuels Background to Democratic Ticket
Vice President Kamala Harris named Tim Walz her running mate on Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris named Tim Walz her running mate on Tuesday.
As Investors Pay Top-Dollar for Land, Farmers Are Often Priced Out
America is losing farmers. This is the role land values play.
America is losing farmers. This is the role land values play.
‘We Should Have a Sense of Urgency’ as Farm Drainage Tile Drives Nutrient Pollution
Agricultural drainage tile, a system used by farmers to increase crop yields, is a main contributor to excess nutrients in waterways.
Agricultural drainage tile, a system used by farmers to increase crop yields, is a main contributor to excess nutrients in waterways.
‘We Are Here With That Insecurity’: Mixed-Status Families Weigh Leaving Iowa
Immigrants are a major component of Iowa’s agriculture labor force. But the state’s new immigration law allows law enforcement to arrest and charge noncitizens with a crime if they are found in the state after previously being deported or blocked from entering the U.S.
Immigrants are a major component of Iowa’s agriculture labor force. But the state’s new immigration law allows law enforcement to arrest and charge noncitizens with a crime if they are found in the state after previously being deported or blocked from entering the U.S.
Hive Mentality: Drone Swarms Are on the Horizon
The FAA recently approved the use of multiple unmanned aircraft on a single farm, promising to make it easier to manage large fields. But regulators say the technology is weighed down by a lot of unknowns.
The FAA recently approved the use of multiple unmanned aircraft on a single farm, promising to make it easier to manage large fields. But regulators say the technology is weighed down by a lot of unknowns.
‘None of Us Saw This Coming’: Michigan Confronts Bird Flu in Cows
Michigan has reported the most cases of the bird flu in dairy herds in the country, but officials said that’s likely because of widespread testing in the state.
Michigan has reported the most cases of the bird flu in dairy herds in the country, but officials said that’s likely because of widespread testing in the state.
An Iowa Farm County Seeks Answers to Cancer Rate 50% Higher Than National Average
‘We need to find out what’s going on’: Palo Alto County has the second highest cancer incidence among all US counties.
‘We need to find out what’s going on’: Palo Alto County has the second highest cancer incidence among all US counties.
Early Morning Calls. Barren Chicken Barns. Millions in Debt.
Tyson Foods says recent plant closures ‘drove out waste from the business.’ Contract chicken farmers are now stuck with uncertainty and massive loans.
Tyson Foods says recent plant closures ‘drove out waste from the business.’ Contract chicken farmers are now stuck with uncertainty and massive loans.
Graphic: USDA Has Received Almost 1,000 Complaints About Operations Selling ‘Organic’ Products Without Certification in Recent Years
More than half of the investigations resulted in compliance or a civil penalty, according to newly released data.
More than half of the investigations resulted in compliance or a civil penalty, according to newly released data.
Cancer in Iowa: What Role Does Agriculture Play in Iowa’s High Cancer Rates?
In a state where college sports arenas blaze with fertilizer logos, the phrase “corn grows Iowa” is common on TV and radio and nearly 15% of lawmakers are farmers, there’s reluctance to pinpoint agriculture as a possible reason for Iowa’s rising cancer rate without conclusive evidence.
In a state where college sports arenas blaze with fertilizer logos, the phrase “corn grows Iowa” is common on TV and radio and nearly 15% of lawmakers are farmers, there’s reluctance to pinpoint agriculture as a possible reason for Iowa’s rising cancer rate without conclusive evidence.
New Report Sparks Questions and Controversy Over Possible Causes for Iowa ‘Cancer Crisis’
Binge drinking not seen as cause of Iowa’s rising cancer rates, researchers say.
Binge drinking not seen as cause of Iowa’s rising cancer rates, researchers say.
Droughts, Complicated by Climate Change, Result in US Beef Herd Hitting Historic Low
In major cattle states, ranchers have been coping with intense precipitation events, followed by long stretches with no rain.
In major cattle states, ranchers have been coping with intense precipitation events, followed by long stretches with no rain.
The Essential Workers Missing from the Farm Bill
The legislation has long supported farm owners—but not the people fueling their operations.
The legislation has long supported farm owners—but not the people fueling their operations.