Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Midwestern farmers are once again caught in a storm of economic uncertainty. As we reported in February, the threat of high tariffs and strained trade relationships is putting their livelihoods at risk — raising serious concerns about financial stability across our agricultural communities.
At Investigate Midwest, we don't just report the news — we dig deeper. We uncover how federal and state policies, corporate and big agribusiness interests, and trade decisions impact the people who grow our food and sustain our region's economy. And we make sure the public and policymakers alike understand what's really going on.
Mónica Cordero has been hard at work breaking down the complex policies and exposing the ripple effects of decisions made in Washington and beyond. With her sharp investigative skills and data analysis chops, she makes these issues clear and accessible in her stories.
But Mónica's reporting can't happen without your support.
Investigative reporting is time-intensive and often underfunded. That's why Investigate Midwest relies on our members to keep this work going. When you become a member, you're not just funding journalism — you're ensuring that farmers, rural communities and consumers have access to reporting that holds powerful institutions accountable.
Become a member today and help sustain accessible investigative journalism.
Your monthly membership makes a real difference in our newsroom — thank you for joining us.
With gratitude,
Erin Orr, Executive Director
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Investigate Midwest is an independent, nonprofit newsroom. Our mission is to serve the public as a watchdog over influential corporations and institutions through in-depth and data-driven investigative journalism.
