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Access to PPE, a critical tool in fighting bird flu, is mixed across dairy-producing states, records show
In May, the Centers for Disease Control recommended that state public health departments, veterinarians and epidemiologists ...
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Bird flu is racing through farms, but Northwest states are rarely testing workers
On a recent Monday morning, workers began their week on a large poultry farm in Franklin County, Washington, home to over 800 ...
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It’s time to crack down on the meat market monopoly
Big Beef has a history of breaking the law if it means making more money for its shareholders and company executives. When ...
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GRAPHIC: Irrigation, water use on US farms are in decline
Irrigation on U.S. farms declined between 2018 and 2023, with fewer farms using irrigation methods and less water applied ...
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Author Archives: Rachel Spacek, InvestigateWest
At Investigate Midwest, we dig deeper to bring you the facts behind agriculture, climate change, and policy decisions affecting rural America and beyond.
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Huge organic farm in Iowa thrives without chemicals
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Meatpacking plant workers at higher risk for severe finger injuries compared to other industries
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