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Author Archives: Christopher Walljasper, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

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Posted inClimate Change

Agriculture is one of the biggest contributors to climate change. But it can also be a part of the solution.

by Christopher Walljasper, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting September 27, 2019January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness

Kraft, Mondelez agreed to pay $16 million for allegedly manipulating the wheat market. Now, they’re complaining the feds talked about it.

by Christopher Walljasper, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting September 4, 2019July 5, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness

General Mills launches pesticide reduction plan after traces found in cereal

by Christopher Walljasper, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting August 16, 2019July 5, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness

As scientists predict ‘killer heat’ in near future, ag companies and farmers prepare

by Christopher Walljasper, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting July 29, 2019January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inIowaWatch

Brazilian Firm A Big Winner For USDA Payments To Offset Trade War

by Christopher Walljasper, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting July 2, 2019July 5, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness, Government

JBS a big winner in USDA trade war relief contracts

by Christopher Walljasper, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting July 1, 2019January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inGovernment

Food pantries struggle with abundance of meat, milk as USDA triples food buys

by Christopher Walljasper, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting July 1, 2019July 2, 2019 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness

DowDupont split off its agriculture business; here’s what to know about Corteva Agriscience

by Christopher Walljasper, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting June 12, 2019June 12, 2019 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness

Experts concerned about dicamba overuse

by Christopher Walljasper, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting May 26, 2019July 5, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness

Controversial pesticide use sees dramatic increase across the Midwest

by Christopher Walljasper, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting and Ramiro Ferrando/For Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting May 26, 2019July 5, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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