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Mexico City's cultural revolution fueled by the versatility of U.S. Soy
The beauty of Mexico's people, especially those in its heart, Mexico City, captivated my attention last week. Every journey through its lively streets…
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Soybeans steal the spotlight at Missouri Festival, showcasing their role in thousands of products
Surrounded by fields of soybeans stretching for miles in every direction, the city of Norborne in Carrol County, Missouri, considers itself the "Soybean…
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Book Corner - Sebastião Salgado
The world of photography has been graced with many remarkable talents, but few have the impact and lasting relevance of Sebastião Salgado. A Brazilian…
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Photos, Obituaries and Honoring Loved Ones
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Why the Iowa State Fair Keeps Me Coming Back Year After Year
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An evening at the drive-in
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Book Corner - Robert Frank
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Book Corner - William Eggleston
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Standing at the crossroads
In the history of American music, few names are as celebrated as much as Robert Johnson. A larger-than-life figure in the history of blues music…
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The Future of Dairy Farming: How Soybeans and Robots Are Reshaping the Industry
Automation helps with our daily lives, whether it’s the coffee maker that starts your morning ritual or the robot that helps put milk on the table…
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Why the Iowa State Fair Keeps Me Coming Back Year After Year
I'm beyond excited for the start of the Iowa State Fair (ISF) today! After watching Our Great Fair on PBS, I have a renewed love for the annual…
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How South Carolina’s Inland Port at Dillon is Changing the Game for Farmers
This time of year, Fitzhugh Bethea III spends a lot of time in his truck. There aren’t many people he doesn’t know as he drives from the quiet town of…
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Book Corner - William Eggleston
Understanding the Genius of William Eggleston
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Farmers work with top chefs to cook with U.S. Soy
U.S. Soy farmers recently had the opportunity to don their aprons and practice their cooking skills at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Copia…
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An evening at the drive-in
After working with several farmers in Illinois, I stumbled upon an old drive-in theater on the outskirts of Galesburg, Illinois. The now-defunct…
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One year later and 365 photos snapped
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Generations at harvest
Three Generations Work Together to Put Another Season in the Books
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Puckerbrush Dispatch
Puckerbrush Dispatch
Welcome to the Puckerbrush Dispatch, a mix of photography and short stories highlighting the people behind your next meal and other interesting folks I meet along the way.

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