West North Central U.S. Food Safety Newsletter
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A year of putting Iowa farmers first
22 Jan 2026 06:18 GMT
… since January 2025.
Here in Iowa, this includes $832.7 … – strengthening agriculture and food security in communities across Iowa.
One of the … These wins matter here in Iowa, where exports support farm … USDA Farm Service Agency for Iowa.
During 250 years of …
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Iowa’s farm income projected to plummet in 2026. Who is Here to Help?
22 Jan 2026 01:12 GMT
… of Iowa workers.
Iowa is an ag-dependent state. Iowa’s … and foreign markets for Iowa products, rather than making … essential operations in animal health, food safety, consumer protection, and water … and much-needed.
However, Iowa Republicans may have a …
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Two UNI alums enter race for open Iowa House District 75 seat
22 Jan 2026 00:55 GMT
… after 11 terms in the Iowa House, two University of … Stendland has worked in the Iowa State Auditor’s Office, … “I’ve seen friends leave Iowa, public schools struggle for funding … Cedar Valley, protecting clean drinking water and the environment and supporting …
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South Dakota State's Hankui Zhang named to new Landsat science team
21 Jan 2026 06:02 GMT
… helping scientist better understand agriculture, food security, the environment, water resources, urban … of science and society.
Recently, South Dakota State University's Hankui …
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Who regulates ag drainage? Minnesota lawsuit seeks clarity
21 Jan 2026 17:59 GMT
… program.
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association and Minnesota Soybean Growers … downstream rivers, streams and drinking water supplies. Petitioners cited research … burdensome, expensive and unnecessary.”
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President …
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What to expect from Trump's Davos speech. And, the DOJ subpoenas Minnesota officials
21 Jan 2026 12:15 GMT
… his aggressive tactics in Minnesota, are drawing attention … multiple government officials in Minnesota, including Gov. Tim … ;s immigration crackdown.
🎧 Minnesota officials suggest the subpoenas do … of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said …
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Does Kansas Need Immigrants Despite Crackdown? Key Business Leaders Say ‘Yes’
21 Jan 2026 06:10 GMT
… crucial to U.S. food security.
Even Trump’s own … refugees, are crucial to Kansas employers. Since 2011, the … executive director of the Kansas Farmers Union.
“Many households … surveys.
Its numbers concerning Kansas’ undocumented people contradict many …
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PFAS Drinking Water Standards: State-by-State Regulations - January 2026
19 Jan 2026 18:53 GMT
… Interim Drinking Water Standard, 2024 Maine PFAS Drinking Water … related information
Minnesota
Concentration level … Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota …
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Is It Actually Illegal To Eat A Burger On Sundays In This Minnesota Town?
20 Jan 2026 18:39 GMT
… regarding hamburgers. So, enjoy Minnesota's favorite burger, … of arrest.
Some strange Minnesota food laws are actually … stuff of internet myths, Minnesota does have some unusual …
On the topic of food safety, Minnesota has some interesting laws regarding …
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Why nitrate moves faster in southeast Minnesota
20 Jan 2026 11:48 GMT
… drinking water. Larsen said groundwater and spring monitoring across southeastern Minnesota … see nitrate concentrations over the drinking water standard,” Larsen said.
… nitrate concentrations consistently exceed drinking water standards under corn and …