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E. Coli outbreaks linked to leafy greens continue despite FDA, industry prevention efforts

By Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest | April 7, 2022

Four outbreaks have occurred in the two years since the Food and Drug Administration announced its action plan to combat E. coli in leafy greens.

Agribusiness

San Diego County avocado farmers must pay water district thousands to switch their service — or lose it

By Camille von Kaenel, inewsource | March 25, 2022

Dozens of local water agencies are scrambling to stop costs from spiraling out of control amid the high price of importing water and the impacts of climate change including wildfires.

Agribusiness

‘A pretty big sea change’: EPA says it will consider endangered species when approving new pesticides — without the threat of lawsuits

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest | February 24, 2022

Under the new approach, the EPA recently banned certain pesticides in more than a 100 U.S. counties.

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The Middle Fork River

It takes tons of water to put meat on Americans’ plates. But most meat companies don’t ensure conservation in their supply chains.

By Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest | February 23, 2022

Climate change is making water more scarce in some areas, but water-intensive meat production isn’t slowing down.

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Conservationists See Rare Nature Sanctuaries. Black Farmers See a Legacy Bought Out From Under Them.

By Tony Briscoe, ProPublica | October 14, 2021

In Pembroke, the well-intended efforts of mostly white nature conservationists overlook one thing: The township’s Black farming community has never fully supported them. Now, a generations-old way of life is threatened by the push for conservation.

Dicamba on Trial

EPA asks Bayer, BASF for more information on 2021 dicamba damage

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest | September 10, 2021

The federal agency said it is “extremely concerned” about damage in 2021, just one year after dicamba was re-registered for five years. The letters sent to chemical companies also alleged they have not shared all relevant information with the agency.

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Fertilizer runoff disproportionately harms low-income communities’ drinking water. Treatment is expensive.

By Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest | August 26, 2021

Researchers are trying to find more cost-effective solutions.

Agribusiness

Cow manure predicted to cause most sickness from contaminated wells in Kewaunee County

By Coburn Dukehart, Wisconsin Watch | June 23, 2021

The No. 1 factor for acute gastrointestinal illness in Kewaunee County’s private drinking water wells is cow manure, according to a federal study released today. The findings raise questions about the effectiveness of existing regulations aimed at protecting residents from tainted drinking water.

Agribusiness

‘I don’t know who will still be here in five years’: Texas vineyards sue over dicamba damage

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest | June 4, 2021

The lawsuit raises the question of what’s next for specialty crop farmers, many of whom have said dicamba damage limits their ability to grow their products and make a living.

Environment

‘The middle of a massive contamination’: Residents of Wisconsin region struggle with aftereffects of dangerous ‘forever chemicals’

By John McCracken, for the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting | April 29, 2021

Four years after a Wisconsin facility disclosed water contamination in the surrounding community, residents and locals deal with the impact of PFAS or 'forever chemicals.'

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