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Fact-Checking Claims Made About Oklahoma’s Lawsuit Against Tyson Foods
As a judge issued a final order, the state’s attorney general and governor have criticized one another.
Food•5 min read
Juan Vassallo, Investigate Midwest
Juan Vassallo covers agribusiness and the meat industry in Oklahoma for Investigate Midwest. Before joining Investigate Midwest, Vassallo conducted investigative reporting on public health and consumer protection, exposing issues such as fraudulent practices at a Brooklyn employment agency targeting undocumented migrants — a story that led to the agency's shutdown. His work also includes a comprehensive, 7-month investigation into the influence of patient advocacy groups on the approval of high-risk medical treatments. Vassallo brings his investigative and data expertise to uncover the economic, environmental, and regulatory challenges shaping Oklahoma's meat industry. He earned a Master of Science in Investigative Journalism from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. Originally from Uruguay, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota.
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Oklahoma’s Ban on Chinese-Owned Farmland Made an Exception For Smithfield Foods
Despite China’s low ownership of land, fear and skepticism about Chinese influence continue to drive legislation in Oklahoma and across the country.
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Oklahoma Officials Clash Over Tyson Pollution Case
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is seeking more than $100 million from poultry companies over water pollution from chicken farms.
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Oklahoma’s Loophole: How Tyson’s Water Use Goes Unchecked
While Tyson says its growers obtain water from ‘lawfully acquired sources,’ the state’s permitting system allows poultry operations to pump water without permits.
Food•15 min read
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