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Author Archives: Keith Schneider, Circle of Blue
This story was originally published by Circle of Blue. FREMONT, Michigan — Anticipating a surge of funding for building manure biodigesters, which capture methane for electricity and transportation ...
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GRAPHIC: Tyson Foods under investigation for employing minors amid surge in US child labor ...
Tyson Foods is being investigated by the Department of Labor for employing minors at two of its Arkansas poultry processing ...
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‘Climate-smart’ beef is an oxymoron
Last year, Tyson Foods unveiled Brazen Beef, a new line of meat the company claims produces 10% less greenhouse gas emissions from pasture to production when compared to traditionally produced cattle.
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Investigate Midwest wins top honor for uncovering environmental impact of Nebraska governor ...
Our collaborative series with the Flatwater Free Press on Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen’s global hog enterprise, water quality issues surrounding his operations, and his political influence over ...
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ADM sued by man severely injured in 2023 explosion
A man injured in a 2023 explosion at Archer Daniels Midland’s facility in Decatur, Illinois, has sued the company, alleging ...
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Syngenta spent decades attempting to quiet health concerns about its profitable herbicide.
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Meatpacking plants mostly pollute low-income, communities of color, EPA data shows
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Midwest farmers advocate for steady policies amid trade challenges
Recent trade policies have imposed tariffs to boost U.S. production, but Midwest agriculture has suffered, losing ground to competitors like Brazil in soybeans and pork. Farmers urge the new ...
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Regenerative farming practices require unlearning past advice
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GRAPHIC: Since 2023, half of the USDA’s billions in bird flu payments have gone to just ...
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In new blow to corn contractors, Bayer requires they provide their own safety equipment
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