Data Harvest GRAPHIC: After a calm summer, avian flu outbreaks spiked in October The contagious pathogen continues to plague the country’s poultry stock, despite fewer cases this year. By John McCracken, Investigate Midwest / 9 Nov 2023
Data Harvest GRAPHIC: Which states have the most organic livestock and poultry farms? The USDA is revising standards for organic animal farms, the first significant update in 20 years. By Ben Felder, Investigate Midwest / 1 Nov 2023
Data Harvest GRAPHIC: With no avian flu outbreaks, egg prices drop There have been no reported cases of avian flu since December, contributing to the decline in egg prices. By Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest / 12 Jul 2023
Data Harvest GRAPHIC: Back wages owed to H-2A workers have doubled in the last 15 years Migrant farmworkers comprise a minority of America’s agricultural workforce but are owed nearly two-thirds of the industry’s back pay. By Ryan Murphy, Investigate Midwest / 5 Jul 2023
Data Harvest GRAPHIC: Farm bankruptcies hit record low in 2022 Government subsidy programs for farmers boosted farm income and helped reverse previous years of upward trending farm bankruptcies. By Talia Duffy, Investigate Midwest / 22 Jun 2023
Data Harvest GRAPHIC: U.S. ag industry has increased its foreign investments in past decade, government data shows In particular, American companies involved in crop production have increased their foreign holdings. By Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest / 8 Feb 2023
Data Harvest GRAPHIC: As enrolled acres decline, CRP payment rates have increased Through the Conservation Reserve Program, the USDA pays farmers not to plant crops on land. By Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest / 17 Aug 2022
Data Harvest GRAPHIC: Wheat, rice and milk prices have increased since last year As American consumers feel the effects of inflation, so do farmers. By Mary Norkol, Investigate Midwest / 21 Jul 2022
Data Harvest GRAPHIC: Sales of cows' milk continues decades-long decline The decrease could be attributed to, in part, the popularity of almond and oat milk. By Marley Schultz, Investigate Midwest / 14 Jul 2022
Data Harvest GRAPHIC: Americans want more honey. Domestic production hasn't kept up. In 2021, Americans consumed about 620 millions pounds of honey, with just 20% being produced domestically. By Heather Robinson, Investigate Midwest / 7 Jul 2022
Data Harvest GRAPHIC: Beef and pork producers are earning less while meat consumers are paying more than a year ago The situation might be due to fewer cows and hogs available available. By Kendall Little, Investigate Midwest / 30 Jun 2022
Data Harvest GRAPHIC: Midwestern states received most direct operating loans last year The loans are provided to farmers who don't qualify for credit from other lenders. By Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest / 30 Mar 2022
