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ADM sued by man severely injured in 2023 explosion

The explosion is one of several incidents at the Decatur, Illinois, facility in recent years that have injured employees and first responders.

By Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest

/ 22 Oct 2024

ADM sued by man severely injured in 2023 explosion

Another Midwest drought is causing transportation headaches on the Mississippi River

The majority of U.S. agricultural exports rely on the Mississippi River to reach the international market.

By Kristoffer Tigue, Inside Climate News

/ 16 Sep 2024

Another Midwest drought is causing transportation headaches on the Mississippi River

Bayer notches win in Roundup litigation

The legal victory could pave the way for the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on Roundup, which has generated years of litigation alleging it caused cancer.

By Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest

/ 19 Aug 2024

Tyson Foods is being investigated by the USDA

Investigation follows Tyson Foods' recent closure of nine meatpacking plants across the country.

By John McCracken, Investigate Midwest

/ 16 Aug 2024

Tyson Foods is being investigated by the USDA

Oklahoma governor vetoes effort to enforce the state’s groundwater limits

As groundwater levels rapidly decline, lawmakers pushed for meter requirements.

By Ben Felder, Investigate Midwest

/ 18 Jun 2024

Oklahoma governor vetoes effort to enforce the state’s groundwater limits

Tyson Foods, Cal-Maine Foods sued for alleged antitrust action

Former contract growers said in a legal complaint that Tyson's sale to Cal-Maine might drive them deeper into debt.

By John McCracken, Investigate Midwest

/ 17 Jun 2024

Tyson Foods, Cal-Maine Foods sued for alleged antitrust action

As Illinois session ends, lawmakers’ attempt to reinstate wetland protections fails

The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a major Clean Water Act provision protecting wetlands. Illinois lawmakers attempted to codify protections into state law during this year’s session. The bill will be brought up again during the fall veto session.

By Jennifer Bamberg, Investigate Midwest

/ 17 Jun 2024

As Illinois session ends, lawmakers’ attempt to reinstate wetland protections fails

Oklahoma governor signs bill shielding poultry companies from lawsuits over chicken litter pollution

Lawmakers continue efforts to protect companies following federal lawsuits.

By Ben Felder, Investigate Midwest

/ 10 Jun 2024

Oklahoma governor signs bill shielding poultry companies from lawsuits over chicken litter pollution

The US labor department added new farmworker protections, but agency needs more resources ‘to do what we need to do,’ agency head says

Labor officials and farmworker advocates praise the new rules, which aim to hold farmworker employers who violate workers’ rights accountable. But the acting secretary of labor says the agency needs more resources to get more ‘boots on the ground.’

By Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest

/ 30 Apr 2024

The US labor department added new farmworker protections, but agency needs more resources ‘to do what we need to do,’ agency head says

Investigate Midwest, Flatwater Free Press stories on Nebraska governor recognized with SABEW award

Winning stories hold ‘the powerful accountable’ and ‘of great importance,’ judges say.

By Investigate Midwest staff

/ 21 Mar 2024

Investigate Midwest, Flatwater Free Press stories on Nebraska governor recognized with SABEW award

Midwest journalists to share their ‘inside scoops’ at April 12 Iowa City event

The event supports agribusiness reporting by IowaWatch, the local newsroom of Investigate Midwest.

By Investigate Midwest staff

/ 6 Mar 2024

Midwest journalists to share their ‘inside scoops’ at April 12 Iowa City event

Oklahoma bill would shield poultry companies from lawsuits over chicken litter pollution

Environmentalists worry the new bill could give poultry companies a ‘license to pollute.’

By Ben Felder, Investigate Midwest

/ 20 Feb 2024

Oklahoma bill would shield poultry companies from lawsuits over chicken litter pollution

News Article

ADM sued by man severely injured in 2023 explosion

Another Midwest drought is causing transportation headaches on the Mississippi River

Bayer notches win in Roundup litigation

Tyson Foods is being investigated by the USDA

Oklahoma governor vetoes effort to enforce the state’s groundwater limits

Tyson Foods, Cal-Maine Foods sued for alleged antitrust action

As Illinois session ends, lawmakers’ attempt to reinstate wetland protections fails

Oklahoma governor signs bill shielding poultry companies from lawsuits over chicken litter pollution

The US labor department added new farmworker protections, but agency needs more resources ‘to do what we need to do,’ agency head says

Investigate Midwest, Flatwater Free Press stories on Nebraska governor recognized with SABEW award

Midwest journalists to share their ‘inside scoops’ at April 12 Iowa City event

Oklahoma bill would shield poultry companies from lawsuits over chicken litter pollution

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