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Donald Trump · Los Angeles

Nannies voice fears about ICE amid Trump immigration crackdown

88% Center coverage: 17 sources

One organization says some nannies have stopped going to public parks, and others have been fired by their employers over their immigration status.See the Story

Joe Biden · United States

USDA Shuts Down Regional Food Business Centers Created Under Biden Administration

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Tuesday announced USDA would terminate the Regional Food Business Centers created under the Biden administration. USDA said the Biden administration created programs without a way to fund them, though the funding for the programs came out of the American Rescue Plan.See the Story

Climate Change

The Surprising Shifts Climate Change Is Bringing to Vermont Farms: Rice Paddies, Peaches, Saffron — Waterbury Roundabout

Since 1900, annual temperatures in Vermont have increased by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit, and annual precipitation has increased by 21% over the same span, according to the state.July 15, 2025 | By Maeve Fairfax | Community News ServiceTOWNS STATEWIDE — Vermont’s farmers are growing crops that better suit the state’s warmer and wetter climate — and branching into products that provide income even when traditional crops fail. Since 1900, annual te…See the Story

During latest dust explosion, ADM’s prevention systems were insufficient, OSHA found - Investigate Midwest

A dust explosion rocked ADM’s facility in Decatur, Illinois on July 28, 2024. video provided by the Decatur Fire Department via a public records request When a tower at its flagship facility in Decatur, Illinois, exploded in July 2024, Archer Daniels Midland’s measures to prevent grain dust explosions were not adequate, according to a federal government investigation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation is the latest…Decatur, Illinois · Decatur Read Article

Help us report on cancer in farming communities - Investigate Midwest

Cancer rates are growing in many farming communities. Multiple studies indicate a potential link to widespread pesticide use. Investigate Midwest is undertaking a major investigative series exploring that potential link. This project involves an in-depth analysis of health and pesticide data, investigating the influence of pesticide companies and exploring how state and federal laws are falling short. However, this project also aims to connect…Cancer · United States Read Article

Wisconsin pig farmer holds on at Wonderfarm as Washington breaks a promise - Investigate Midwest

KLEVENVILLE, Wis. — Two piglets jostled in the barnyard as Jess D’Souza stepped outside. Neither youngster seemed to be winning their morning game of tug-of-war over an empty feed bag. Jess approached the chicken coop. She swung open the weathered door. The flood of fowl scampered up a hill to a cluster of empty food bowls. Groans resembling bassoons and didgeridoos leaked from the hog house as groggy pigs stirred. Jess often greets them in a si…Wisconsin · Wisconsin See the Story

'It doesn’t have to be this way' – Scientists confirm Iowa farm pollution is creating dire health risks - Investigate Midwest

This story was originally published by The New Lede. Agricultural operations across Iowa are a leading cause of significant water pollution problems in the state, posing dire risks to public and environmental health, according to a new scientific report that is sparking heated debate in the key US farm state. The 227-page “Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment” (CISWRA) was formally released by Polk County, Iowa, officials on July 1 afte…Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines Read Article

Kraft Heinz Recalls 368,000 Pounds of Fully Cooked Turkey Bacon

78% Center coverage: 134 sources

Kraft Heinz · United States See the Story

New Data Shows the Impact of President Trump’s Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants in Iowa.

50% Right coverage: 4 sources

In this episode of Trumponomics , we explore the potential for collateral damage and whether there will be an upside in the longer term for US-born workers.Donald Trump · United States See the Story

Fodder donations appreciated, but farmers call for greater financial support

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Communities breathe easier as flood threats diminish. Farmers urge for increased disaster relief to recover from previous damages.Donald Trump · New South Wales See the Story

Concern Arises over Food Assistance Program Cuts Under Trump Bill

58% Center coverage: 41 sources

There are concerns about what the president's tax and spending cuts bill could mean for programs that many families depend on to put food on the table.JD Vance · Brooklyn Park See the Story

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