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Trump inherits another Big Ag lawsuit as FTC sues John Deere
This story was updated to add Deere & Company’s statement. Deere & Company, one of America’s largest farm equipment ...
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Juan Vassallo to cover Oklahoma agribusiness and meat industry
Investigate Midwest is pleased to announce Juan Vassallo has joined its editorial staff as an Oklahoma-based reporter ...
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New Senate agriculture committee leadership has extensive ties to industry heavyweights
The new leader of the U.S. Senate’s agriculture committee, Arkansas’ John Boozman, has several ties to meatpacking behemoths, ...
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As foodborne illnesses sicken tens of millions each year, FDA falls behind on mandated inspections
The Food and Drug Administration has not performed its legally required number of food safety inspections each year since ...
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John Deere has cut more than 4,500 jobs since 2015
For nearly 200 John Deere workers in Iowa, the first few days of 2025 marked the end of their employment. On Jan. 3, 112 employees were laid off at the Waterloo facility and 80 were laid off at John ...