Corn Belt Confidential

Writing about confluence of agriculture and environment from the heart of the big ag beast here in Iowa

A fresh take on rural America

A view from rural America: immigration, agriculture, environment, politics

News, opinions and ideas from the Quad-Cities, where the river runs east to west

Join me on my travels in Iowa outdoors.

The politics and culture of Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond.

Essays, observations, and analysis about how climate change is subtly and not-so-subtly shaping our lives, our ecosystems, and our relationships.

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