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For years, families across rural America have been raising concerns about pesticide exposure, cancer clusters and regulatory gaps. This Thursday, our newsroom is hosting a virtual conversation focused on data, reporting and the human impact. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/pesticides-a…

We don’t take lawsuits lightly. But after 14 months without records we requested, our newsroom decided to sue the USDA. Our editor-in-chief, Ben Felder, explains why, in this video. More at the link: investigatemidwest.org/2026/05/04/inv…

As the Supreme Court hears arguments today in a major #Roundup case, join us May 7 at 10 a.m. CT for a virtual panel on pesticides and cancer risk in farming communities. Data, policy, science, and lived experience. #Roundup #Pesticides Free tix here: eventbrite.com/e/pesticides-a…

Join us May 7 to take a closer look at what the data shows about pesticide exposure and cancer risk in agricultural communities. Moderated by our newsroom's editor-in-chief Ben Felder.

Our upcoming panel brings together researchers from @Iowa_Env and @foodandwater, Dr. Richard Deming of @MercyOne_Iowa, investigative journalist Carey Gillam of @thenewledenews and Iowa cancer survivor Lisa Lawler. Register here for free: eventbrite.com/e/pesticides-a…

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One-hour Zoom panel discussion on the personal health risks our love affair with #pesticides creates. Free from @IMidwest great panel. Important stuff, especially Iowa, but all rural states. Sign up here. https://www.event rite.com/e/pesticides-a… #health #cancer

Which states have the most foreign-owned farmland? Chinese-owned farmland has become a political flashpoint in the state of Oklahoma's governor’s race. Our latest looks at what candidates are saying — and how the data compares. investigatemidwest.org/2026/04/13/chi… #farmland #OKgovernor

Food prices were already expected to rise in 2026. Now, USDA projections are moving higher. New data shows increases across categories, from beef to vegetables, as fuel costs climb during the Iran war. Read more at the link: investigatemidwest.org/2026/04/14/wit…

Local reporting connects what’s happening in one community to larger systems shaping everyday life. Our latest coverage from rural Missouri shows how national immigration policy is playing out at the local level. Read more: investigatemidwest.org/2026/04/08/a-n…

In counties with the highest pesticide use, about 60% also have higher-than-average cancer rates. Investigate Midwest's editor in chief @benfelder_okc breaks down what the data shows and what it doesn’t in speaking with The Ohio Newsroom. Listen here: ideastream.org/2026-04-08/far…

In eastern North Dakota, some counties rank among the highest in the U.S. for pesticide use and also report higher cancer rates. The pattern doesn’t prove cause, but it’s being studied. Advocates say it points to potential risks from exposure. Explore: #pesticidedata" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">investigatemidwest.org/pesticides-can…

The work often starts locally, but the implications rarely stay there. That’s what #LocalNewsDay is about. Sign up for our free, weekly newsletter to stay up with the latest investigations: investigatemidwest.org/subscription-o…

Sometimes that means following a tip about #immigrationarrests in a small Missouri town. Other times, it’s tracking how #pesticides, #labor practices or #corporate decisions are shaping daily life across the Midwest.

At Investigate Midwest, we're a regional newsroom with national reach, but much of our reporting begins with local people who trust us to take a closer look at what’s happening in their communities. #localnewsday

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Federal farm payments were meant to stabilize operations. But the data shows many farmers are using that money just to stay afloat. See the latest data here: investigatemidwest.org/2026/03/24/far…

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