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Tag: subsidies

Posted inGovernment, National

Secret Subsidies: Program meant to help farmers in trade war overspent, lacked transparency and compliance checks

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest; Emily Featherston and Jamie Grey, InvestigateTV October 24, 2022January 19, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

The $23 billion in USDA program payouts set a precedent for spending without Congressional approval, experts say.

Posted inAgribusiness, Government

Puerto Rico Gives Away Over $519 Million to Multinational Seed Corporations Including Monsanto | Centro de Periodismo Investigativo

by Eliván Martínez Mercado | Center for Investigative Journalism July 15, 2016January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness

Tax breaks, grants and ‘pay-to-play’ politics

by Robert Holly May 12, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness

Agribusiness companies capitalize on tax breaks, grants, subsidies and loans

by Robert Holly May 12, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inGovernment

White House budget proposal seeks crop insurance cuts

by Robert Holly February 10, 2015January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness, Government

Looking to cut costs, feds explore slashing insurance subsidies

by Robert Holly September 22, 2014January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness, Government

Cutting subsidies may plant financial doubt, make it harder to become a farmer

by Robert Holly February 14, 2014January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inEnvironment, Government & Politics, IowaWatch

Corn Ethanol May Heighten Food Scarcity for World’s Poor

by Lauren Mills October 18, 2011January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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