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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

Large family farms in the beef industry are more likely to operate feed lots, according to the USDA.

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GRAPHIC: One in six U.S. residents get sick from food poisoning each year. These are among the costliest germs.

by By Pam Dempsey, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting February 10, 2021February 11, 2021 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inAgribusiness, Coronavirus, COVID-19 and Meatpacking, Government

Plagued by COVID outbreaks, the meatpacking industry could be forced to change under Biden

by Sky Chadde, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting; Rachel Axon and Kyle Bagenstose, USA Today November 20, 2020January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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GRAPHIC: Americans throw away more food today than ever before

by Pramod Acharya, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting September 30, 2020January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Foreign investment in U.S. farmland on the rise

by Johnathan Hettinger and Robert Holly with additional reporting by Jelter Meers/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting June 22, 2017January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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