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Photo of the Week
A farmer in Rwanda shells her maize after harvesting.
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Guest Commentary: TTIP – Views from Europe
A guest post from Fredrik Erixon on the TTIP negotiations.
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A Midwestern Poet
In this season of noisy discord, when Midwestern states and cities compete for bad jobs and large young men concuss each other on Saturdays for our amusement, it’s good to be reminded that our region still harbors poets who speak to our better natures and to more homely verities.
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Roger Thurow- Outrage and Inspire- The Dreams of New Mothers
In the rural Indian village of Barjor Khera, Seema Kumar cradled her two month old daughter, Deepansi, in her arms. It was a time to dream of the future.
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Global Trade enters Crunch Time
Those who enjoy sports will be familiar with the rhythm of a season. The global trade agenda is entering an analogous critical stage.
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In a World Full of Holiday Excess, Let’s Stand Up and Combat Food Waste
The holidays are all about excess. Overpriced gifts, overbooked schedules, and—of course—too much food.
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Interview with Barbara Schaal
Professor Barbara Schaal discusses the importance of investing in agriculture research to meet the demands of the future.
External Commentary
The Needed Deal with Iran
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The Midwest's States: Who's Right?
Midwestern states have become both battlegrounds and test labs in the past three years for clashing theories on economic development.