Investigation
How Corporate Agriculture Is Funding Both Sides of the Iowa Governor’s Race
Executives in the ethanol, egg, and meat and dairy byproduct industries have spent millions of dollars on the ongoing race.
Elections•9 min read
Solutions
Why the U.S. Still Bleeds Horseshoe Crabs Despite a Lab-Made Alternative
Science•9 min read
Fishing in the Deep Ocean’s Data-Blind Spot
Climate•5 min read
News
EU Pledges to Block Animal-Sourced Food Imports From Brazil Over Antibiotic Use, But the Move May Have Little Actual Effect
Farms•5 min read
News
Why Is Drug-Resistant Salmonella Breaking Out in Backyard Chicken Flocks so Far Apart?
The outbreak has hit 31 states, with 184 infections and one death. About 30% of cases have been in children under 5.
Health•3 min read
Analysis
Ready to Recall: These Meats Are Behind 40% of USDA Food Warnings
Health•12 min read
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Iowa Senator Catelin Drey Knows her State’s Cancer Crisis. She’s Living it.
Health•8 min read
Feature
Inside the High-Tech World of Cattle Embryos on Snow
The genetics sales event, where embryos are sold for $200K, is a stark contrast to the ‘natural’ image the meat and dairy industry wants consumers to believe.
Science•8 min read
Investigation
When Your “Local” Meat Market is Actually Owned by JBS
Wild Fork Foods, owned by the largest meatpacker in the world, is the latest manifestation of industry consolidation.
Food•9 min read
Opposition to Factory Farming, Mapped. Communities across the U.S. are organizing to oppose the expansion of factory farms. Here are their stories.
Investigations
Investigation
‘You Feel Like You’re Marked’: Salvadoran Workers at Tyson Foods Face Risks Due to Work Permit Delays
Policy•9 min read
Feature
Factory Farms in Iowa Generate 110 Billion Pounds of Manure Per Year. No One Tracks Where It’s Going.
Manure management planning could prevent fertilizer pollution. But an antiquated system isn’t doing enough to track manure, a former state employee says.
Climate•9 min read
Investigation
What Does a Small Town Do When the Water Is Undrinkable?
Nitrate pollution is straining small water facilities in Iowa, even when they have advanced filtration systems.
Climate•8 min read
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Old-Growth European Forests Are More Crucial Than Thought for Carbon Storage
Climate•4 min read
Picture This Pig: Diners Shift From Selecting Meat On the Menu
A new study finds that adding animal images to menus increases the odds of choosing the vegetarian dish by 22%.
Food•3 min read
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Can Egg Credits Crack Asia’s Cage-Free Bottleneck?
A new system helps restaurants meet cage-free commitments even when supply chains keep them serving caged eggs.
Farms•6 min read
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