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Author Archives: Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest

Posted inGraphic of the Week, National

GRAPHIC: Public funding of agriculture R&D has dropped precipitously since early 2000s

by Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest June 9, 2022January 19, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

America has fallen behind other countries, particularly China, in publicly funding agriculture research and development.

Posted inGraphic of the Week, National

GRAPHIC: During pandemic’s first year, higher meat prices negatively affected U.S. households, USDA finds

by Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest May 12, 2022January 19, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inCOVID-19 and Meatpacking, Government, National

OSHA and USDA should have collaborated more to protect meatpacking workers from COVID-19, government watchdog says

by Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest April 5, 2022January 19, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inGraphic of the Week, National

GRAPHIC: USDA pledges investment in U.S. fertilizer as Russia’s invasion is expected to disrupt global market

by Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest March 15, 2022January 19, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness, Graphic of the Week, National

GRAPHIC: Fertilizer prices are spiking ahead of the planting season

by Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest February 24, 2022April 21, 2022 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inGovernment

Former OSHA officials urge court to side with workers in case against OSHA

by Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest February 11, 2022February 1, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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GRAPHIC: Despite COVID-19 closings and slowdowns, pork production was higher in 2020 than the year before

by Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest January 26, 2022January 19, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Cows in a field
Posted inGraphic of the Week

GRAPHIC: Large family farms produced most beef, hogs and dairy in 2020

by Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest January 19, 2022January 19, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Posted inCOVID-19 and Meatpacking

After hundreds of COVID deaths tied to the meatpacking industry, the federal government requires vaccinations or tests

by Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest November 4, 2021January 19, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inGraphic of the Week

GRAPHIC: Which region’s growing season has increased the most?

by Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest November 3, 2021January 19, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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