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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Governor Kim Reynolds’ plan to provide monthly boxes of food for low-income Iowa kids over the summer instead of sending their families money for food.
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Chris Neal/For the Kansas News ServiceScientists in the Midwest and Great Plains were poised to start research to cut U.S. reliance on fertilizer imports, keep biofuel farming cost-competitive and tackle a potent greenhouse gas. -
Arthur Jones/Nebraska Public MediaThe Conservation Reserve Program incentivizes farmers to take environmentally sensitive land out of production. Project 2025 says the Trump administration should champion its elimination. -
Anna Pope/Harvest Public MediaWith high prices at the grocery store, legislators across the middle of the country have moved away from sales taxes on food purchases. -
Skyler Rossi/Harvest Public MediaPeople are flocking to backyard chickens this year, in part due to the sky-high cost of eggs at the grocery store. Some first-timers have turned to chicken rentals to try out ownership for a few months.
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