Investigate Midwest staff
Why this work is personal
My rural roots shaped who I am and why this reporting matters.
Cotton, health insurance, the cattle industry
We’re looking for farmers, ranchers and experts for upcoming projects.
The story doesn't end at publication
Why reader support matters to Investigate Midwest
USDA’s sending mixed signals on competition
The latest chapter in the fight over consolidation in ag.
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Our summer fundraising campaign begins June 16. Here's what to expect.
A quick heads-up from Investigate Midwest
Our summer fundraising campaign begins June 16. Here's what to expect.
Why a Supreme Court ruling on Roundup matters
From cancer rates to liability shield laws, here’s 5 facts you should know.
Bayer contracts, pesticide data and Deere stock
This week’s reporting examines seed contracts, pesticide data in Illinois and Deere stock purchases tied to Trump’s investment portfolio.
Have you noticed your grocery bill creeping up again?
New inflation data shows the sharpest monthly food price increase since August 2022.
What we heard from cancer survivors, farmers and families
Preview text: Attendees left our recent panel asking deeper questions about pesticides, cancer risk, groundwater contamination and rural health.
States left holding the (grocery) bag
How Oklahoma is working to support ag producers and state food programs





