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Author Archives: Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest

Posted inEnvironment, National

Large CAFOs are known polluters. Here’s why EPA permits only cover one-third.

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest November 17, 2022November 22, 2022 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inMidwest Center for Investigative Reporting, National

Reporter’s Diary: How we reported on the Trump administration’s ‘unprecedented’ payments to American farmers

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest November 2, 2022November 4, 2022 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness, Region

JBS, Tyson Foods invest in smartwatch app that monitors workers

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness, National

Scaling Up: Production contracts more common in North Carolina than Midwestern pork states

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest October 5, 2022January 19, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness, National

Scaling Up: Raising hogs has gotten less expensive, especially for big farms

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest September 28, 2022January 19, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness, National

Scaling Up: Use of production contracts has become the norm

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest September 21, 2022January 19, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inGraphic of the Week

Scaling Up: Pork producers are becoming more specialized

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest September 14, 2022January 19, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inGraphics

Scaling Up: The weighty impact of hog farming’s evolution?

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest September 7, 2022January 19, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inGovernment, National

In Washington, agricultural policymakers circulate among Farm Bureau, USDA and industry

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest August 24, 2022January 19, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inGraphic of the Week, National

GRAPHIC: As enrolled acres decline, CRP payment rates have increased 

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest August 17, 2022January 19, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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