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Rural Americans have higher rates of depression, and farmers are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population, according to the National Rural Health Association.
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President Joe Biden referenced former president Donald Trump's response to the Perry High School shooting in his State of the Union Thursday night.
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The Iowa House of Representatives unanimously passed Gov. Kim Reynolds’ bill Monday to strengthen enforcement of limits on foreign ownership of farmland, sending it to her desk for her signature.
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A bill advanced Wednesday in the Iowa House of Representatives would limit Iowans’ ability to sue pesticide companies when their products are linked to serious health problems.
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Chris Luken knows cheese more than almost anyone else and has gained some prestigious titles to back that up.
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At least 21 states are considering legislation to block foreign companies and individuals from purchasing farmland. The issue has gained momentum in recent years.
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A U.S. Department of Agriculture report found “socially disadvantaged producers,” especially Black farmers, operate at a higher risk level compared to their white counterparts and are less likely to receive government payments.
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One conservationist says the Deep Creek Water Quality Initiative is making an impact, but more work needs to be done.
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The annual report by Iowa State University also shows varying values for farmland across the state.
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Only 72 Black farmers in Iowa were reported in the 2017 Census of Agriculture, but they're all invited to the first Iowa Black Farmers conference this Des Moines.