How to Know if Toxic Sewage Sludge Has Been Used in Your Community

Fertilizer containing potentially unsafe levels of “forever chemicals” has been used around the country.

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Trump Officials Ask Texas Court to End Protections for Lesser Prairie Chicken

The lesser prairie chicken, known for the males’ quirky courtship dance, inhabits grasslands sought-after by farming and energy developers.

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Farmers in Iowa Are Caught in Trump’s Trade War

With high costs and low prices for their crops, soybean and corn farmers were already nervous as they planned for planting season this year. A big trade war isn’t helping.

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Upheaval in Washington Hinders Campaign Against Bird Flu

Determined to cut costs and manage communications, the Trump administration is moving too slowly to contain the virus, experts say.

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Out of War’s Shadow: Vietnam on the Move

Nothing defines Vietnam more right now than the desire to be seen anew, to have the country and its people recognized for their strengths.

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National Climate Assessment Authors Are Dismissed by Trump Administration

The Trump administration told researchers it was “releasing” them from their roles. It puts the future of the assessment, which is required by Congress, in doubt.

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Pakistan’s Detention of Indian Border Guard Adds to Tensions

While the case is fairly routine, it comes as India indicates it is preparing to strike Pakistan in response to last week’s deadly terrorist attack.

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Japan’s Rice Is So Expensive, It’s Willing to Eat South Korea’s

Japanese consumers embraced Korean rice for the first time in 35 years, finding it more familiar than other types of foreign rice.

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Swampbuster, Which Protects Millions of Acres of Wetland, Is Under Threat

A longtime provision of federal law called Swampbuster, which has protected millions of acres of wetland from being farmed, is facing a legal challenge.

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How India’s Threat to Block Rivers Could Devastate Pakistan

After a militant attack in Kashmir, the Indian government said it was suspending its participation in a treaty that governs most of the water used in Pakistani agriculture.

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