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Foreign Investment in US Cropland Nearly Triples in Past Decade, USDA Data Shows

Growing foreign investment has spurred legislative action in states and Congress

by Jonathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

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Opening This Spring in Kansas: A High-Tech Lab Researching Livestock Diseases

At the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, researchers will try to find cures for and ways to prevent highly contagious diseases, such as foot-and-mouth disease, affecting livestock and humans.

by Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest

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Room to Roam with No Money Down

Rural Development Loans Encourage Rural Living

by Cami Koons

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Food Prices Jump, Even As More Go Hungry

Not So Happy Holidays For The Food Insecure

by Jacob Douglas

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USDA’s MIDAS Computer Program Tarnished; Overdue, Over Budget

by Peggy Lowe, KCUR 89.3

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How redefining ‘farmers’ could change a farm-subsidy loophole

by Abby Wendle

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At USDA, Vilsack focused on rural development

by Amy Mayer

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Foreign Investment in US Cropland Nearly Triples in Past Decade, USDA Data Shows

Growing foreign investment has spurred legislative action in states and Congress

Opening This Spring in Kansas: A High-Tech Lab Researching Livestock Diseases

At the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, researchers will try to find cures for and ways to prevent highly contagious diseases, such as foot-and-mouth disease, affecting livestock and humans.

Room to Roam with No Money Down

Rural Development Loans Encourage Rural Living

Food Prices Jump, Even As More Go Hungry

Not So Happy Holidays For The Food Insecure

USDA’s MIDAS Computer Program Tarnished; Overdue, Over Budget

How redefining ‘farmers’ could change a farm-subsidy loophole

At USDA, Vilsack focused on rural development

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