Researchers, patients optimistic in fight against alpha-gal syndrome
A support group and a lab in the St. Louis area provide resources for people with the allergy to mammal products — and evidence that its effects can be reversed.
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Stories highlighting innovative approaches to agriculture, water and environmental challenges across the Mississippi River Basin
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Whooping cranes are on the cusp of a comeback story. Could a Trump policy change the ending?
A program in Louisiana aims to be a model for endangered species preservation as protections for habitats are scaled back.
Tourism, entertainment give towns along Mississippi River a reboot
The Great River Road, an artery running from Minnesota to Louisiana, is providing a lifeline to small towns
Here’s what communities can do when data centers arrive
We interviewed more than 50 experts to create a community toolkit. It lays out how ordinary people can respond — and how communities can prepare to handle projects beforehand.
Grain bin accidents remain deadly. One farmer hopes his family's story can help.
About half of grain bin entrapments are still fatal despite advances in safety training and rescue efforts.
Where legislatures lag, local officials are stopping data centers altogether
In Missouri and many other states, regulatory efforts have been stymied. That’s prompting fierce debates in city council chambers.
How one program is working to bring Corn Belt farmers together for conservation agriculture
The 'farmer-led movement' aims to shape the agricultural landscape — by strengthening soils and building community
‘Gaining back our identity’: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe looks to expand buffalo herd
Reaching a goal of 1,000 buffalo will require more land and fencing. An alliance of tribal nations may help.
Firewood banks offer heat, and hope, to rural homes in need
As the cost of everything, especially energy, increases, nonprofit organizations stockpile wood to help neighbors stay home through winter
Iowa monks protect forest while crafting caskets. Federal funds will help them, and others, do more
PEOSTA, IOWA – Whirring saws and buzzing power sanders can be heard from the New Melleray Abbey as Trappist monks craft
Mississippi River Basin communities launch new effort to deliver disaster relief within 72 hours
Mayors from cities and towns along the Mississippi River are taking action on natural disaster response. This week they launched
Why Arkansas Wants More Americans to Eat Invasive Carp
As the Natural State works to keep the carp out of the Great Lakes at all costs, can it convince consumers that these fish are delicious?
Earthquake insurance rates have skyrocketed in southeast Missouri. Why?
NEW MADRID, Mo. — If you lived near New Madrid, Missouri in 2000, it would cost just $57 a year to