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GRAPHIC: Beef and pork producers are earning less while meat consumers are paying more than a year ago

By Kendall Little, Investigate Midwest | June 30, 2022

The situation might be due to fewer cows and hogs available available.

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GRAPHIC: USDA reports over 13 million birds affected by bird flu in Iowa

By Aruni Soni, Investigate Midwest | June 16, 2022

Overall in the U.S., 40 million birds have been affected.

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

By Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest | June 9, 2022

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

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GRAPHIC: Soil management accounts for half of all agricultural greenhouse gas emissions

By Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest | May 25, 2022

Agriculture accounts for 11% of the country’s greenhouse gasses, according to Congressional researchers.

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

By Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest | May 12, 2022

COVID-19 outbreaks at meatpacking plants may have had negative consequences for consumers.

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GRAPHIC: New EPA data shows fewer staff overseeing more pesticide registrations

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest | April 15, 2022

Since 2005, the number of pesticide registrations has more than doubled, while the number of employees has dropped by a quarter.

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GRAPHIC: Midwestern states received most direct operating loans last year

By Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest | March 30, 2022

The loans are provided to farmers who don't qualify for credit from other lenders.

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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, 2022

The situation in Ukraine has already garnered action from the USDA — a $250 million investment in US fertilizer production.

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GRAPHIC: Food prices — especially meat — are outstripping historical inflation

By Amanda Perez Pintado, Investigate Midwest/Report for America | March 2, 2022

In the past 20 years, inflation on food prices was about 2% each year. Last year, it jumped.

GRAPHIC: Fertilizer prices are spiking ahead of the planting season

By Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest | February 24, 2022

The USDA expects the prices to affect some producers' plans.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) meat inspectors and graders perform their mission.

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