Data Harvest Argentina rarely sold beef to the US. Now, the country surpasses major trade partners. While the domestic cattle inventory declines, reliance on South American beef products increases. By John McCracken, Investigate Midwest / 11 Mar 2026
Government Fact-checking Trump’s call for an investigation into meatpacking companies The President blames beef monopolies for rising meat costs, ordering the Department of Justice to look into the ‘Big Four’ meatpackers. By John McCracken, Investigate Midwest / 18 Nov 2025
Environment 'Forever chemical'-laden sewage sludge is a national emergency Risks associated with PFAS have been known for decades. EPA only released its risk assessment of the chemicals in biosolid fertilizer in April 2024. By Dave Dickey, Columnist / 4 Feb 2025
