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Sheila Brummer/Harvest Public MediaPopcorn festivals and even "popcorn capitals of the world" dot the middle of the country. Yet this ubiquitous snack is grown on fewer than 1,000 farms in the U.S. today. -
Eric Lee/St. Louis Public RadioAlong with calls for better disaster mitigation programs, the mayors announced a new federal data tool that will compile information on drought, flooding and river levels. -
Illinois Environmental Protection AgencyQuick-growing blooms of bacteria and algae have long been a hazard in lakes and rivers, because of the toxins they produce. Fueled in part by agricultural runoff, these blooms are also threatening public water systems, making water temporarily unusable, and forcing some cities and towns to take costly preventive measures. -
Preston Keres/USDAA plan to disperse Washington-based USDA jobs to five hubs, including Kansas City and Indianapolis, is making waves across agriculture. Critics say the shakeup could hobble the agency, while proponents say it will move staff closer to farmers and save money.
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