David A. Lieb

Associated Press

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September 1, 2025

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Detectable Plastics, Rubber a 'Game-Changer' in Contamination Prevention

September 17, 2025

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 10, 2014, about a House proposal that would deny Americans the right to know about the genetically engineered ingredients in their food during a news conference.

Jerry Quits Ben & Jerry's, Saying Its Independence on Social Issues Has Been Stifled

September 17, 2025

Boutique Pretzel Maker Stays Relevant By Focusing on Ingredients, Quality Despite Rising Costs

September 17, 2025

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September 1, 2025

Cans and boxes of food sit on a bench outside the Samaritan Center food pantry in Jefferson City, Mo., July 1, 2025.

Medicaid, Food Aid Recipients Worry About Safety Net Cuts

The legislation requires all states to shoulder more of the administrative costs of SNAP.

July 7, 2025

A shopper pushes a cart of groceries at a supermarket in Bellflower, Calif., Feb. 13, 2023.

Big Changes Proposed for SNAP Program

Here's a breakdown by the numbers.

June 11, 2025

Protesters at the Iowa state capitol building in Des Moines on Feb. 10, 2025.

North Dakota Law Shields Roundup's Maker from Cancer Lawsuits

Bayer faces an onslaught of lawsuits seeking billions of dollars for alleged harm from the weedkiller.

April 25, 2025

A billboard supporting legislation that would provide legal protection to manufacturers of pesticides such as Bayer's popular weedkiller Roundup, is shown in Jefferson City, Mo., May 13, 2024.

Weedkiller Maker Asks Supreme Court to Block Cancer Lawsuits

Bayer disputes the claims but has set aside $16 billion to settle cases.

April 8, 2025

Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek at his Capitol office in Jefferson City, Jan. 4, 2024.

State Lawmakers Back Big Expansion of Low-Interest Loan Program

Higher interest rates have made loans more expensive for farmers and small businesses.

April 22, 2024

A soybean field is sprayed in Iowa, July 11, 2013. The maker of a popular weedkiller is turning to lawmakers in key states to try to squelch legal claims that it failed to warn about cancer risks.

Bayer Lobbies for Shield from Pesticide Lawsuits

About 167,000 legal claims against Bayer assert Roundup causes cancer.

April 16, 2024

Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek stands near a poster promoting drought conditions and state aid programs at his Capitol office in Jefferson City, Jan. 4, 2024.

States Expand Low-Interest Loan Programs for Farms, Businesses

The programs have taken off after a series of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

January 18, 2024

Crosby Smith, care provider at Ludeman Developmental Center, a state home for the developmentally disabled, poses for a portrait near the center premise, Thursday, July 8, 2021 in Park Forest, Ill. Smith and his fiancee were among numerous staff and residents at the Ludeman Developmental Center who contracted the virus last year. He said the hazard money helped pay down credit cards and avoid further debt when buying clothing and shoes.

Bonus Pay for Essential Workers Varied Widely Across States

While some were paid thousands of dollars, others with similar jobs elsewhere received nothing.

July 14, 2021

Eggs

Supreme Court Declines Egg Cases

Those spearheading the lawsuits vowed to continue fighting for local farmers and consumers.

January 9, 2019

Egg Chicken Farm

13 States Challenge California Egg Law

They're attempting to block a law requiring any eggs sold in California to come from hens raised in larger cages.

December 5, 2017