TOP TAKEAWAYS: Five things to know from our investigation into Illinois’ monitoring of human…Over several months, we examined how the state of Illinois monitors for human pesticide exposure. In particular, our reporting focused on…Apr 14, 2022Apr 14, 2022
How Illinois’ ‘fragmented system’ of monitoring pesticide exposure ‘allows individuals to get…A crew of farmworkers claimed they were sprayed with pesticides. What should have been a “rapid response” was a “big mess.”Apr 14, 2022Apr 14, 2022
E. Coli outbreaks linked to leafy greens continue despite FDA, industry prevention effortsFour outbreaks have occurred in the two years since the Food and Drug Administration announced its action plan to combat E. coli in leafy…Apr 8, 2022Apr 8, 2022
OSHA and USDA should have collaborated more to protect meatpacking workers from COVID-19…An Office of Inspector General report released Tuesday concluded the two agencies could have done more to ensure the safety of meatpacking…Apr 6, 2022Apr 6, 2022
Opening this spring in Kansas: A high-tech lab researching livestock diseasesAt the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, researchers will try to find cures for and ways to prevent highly contagious diseases, such…Mar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022
GRAPHIC: Midwestern states received most direct operating loans last yearBy Madison McVan, Investigate MidwestMar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022
EPA internally questioned its ability to properly regulate pet collars linked to tens of thousands…For years, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials have raised concerns that the agency’s process for determining the danger of the…Mar 24, 2022Mar 24, 2022
Shuttered offices, potentially high fertilizer costs: Here’s what the situation in Ukraine means…“We import 80% of the fertilizer we use from outside the U.S. so the situation in eastern Europe will affect those supply chain issues…Mar 3, 2022Mar 3, 2022
GRAPHIC: Food prices — especially meat — are outstripping historical inflationBy Amanda Perez Pintado, Investigate Midwest/Report for AmericaMar 2, 2022Mar 2, 2022