Claire Everett/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

Blighted Housing: Inspections fail to stem poor conditions for migrant farmworkers

An ongoing investigation by The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting has found the oversight of migrant housing is a fractured and ineffective system despite decades of reforms.

By Robert Holly/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting and Claire Everett/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

/ 13 Apr 2016

Blighted Housing: Inspections fail to stem poor conditions for migrant farmworkers

Fields Of Fuel: Corn Ethanol Strong But Uncertainty Exists For Other Biofuels

Investigate Midwest takes a look in a series of reports at U.S. renewable fuel policy, corn ethanol and advanced biofuels, all important topics in Iowa.

By Claire Everett/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

/ 21 Aug 2015

Fields Of Fuel: Corn Ethanol Strong But Uncertainty Exists For Other Biofuels

USDA pushes for standards on poultry parts

Months after a handful of senators called for better food-safety regulations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed new standards for cut up poultry. Currently, agencies only monitor whole poultry carcasses for pathogens.

By Claire Everett/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

/ 6 Feb 2015

USDA pushes for standards on poultry parts

Fracking in Illinois: over before it began

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources finalized fracking rule in November after a nearly year-long process. The Chicago Tribune recently reported, however, that not a single company has filed for a fracking permit in the past three months.

By Claire Everett/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

/ 3 Feb 2015

Fracking in Illinois: over before it began

Reports question fracking health risks

As companies and landowners continue to settle on agreements to begin fracking, a handful of federal reports and studies have suggested fracking for gas and oil may present certain health risks.

By Claire Everett/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

/ 17 Nov 2014

Illinois farmers leased land ahead of newly passed fracking rules

Southern Illinois farmers and landowners have started leasing their land to major fracking companies to draw additional income. In just one southern Illinois county, Wayne County,property owners have signed more than 3,000 leases with oil and gas companies in the last two years, though some leases m

By Claire Everett/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

/ 17 Nov 2014

Illinois farmers leased land ahead of newly passed fracking rules

Feeding the world proves to be a growing challenge

Feeding the world by 2050 will be challenging, as the world’s population is expected to peak at 9 billion by then. But today’s strategies of research, technology and education to meet that demand are facing challenges too, experts said.

By Claire Everett/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

/ 2 Oct 2014

Feeding the world proves to be a growing challenge

Recall roundup: mid-September food recalls

At least eight food products had to be recalled so far this month, federal food-safety agencies reported. Recalled products include tomatoes possibly tainted with Salmonella and bagels potentially covered in glass.

By Claire Everett/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

/ 22 Sep 2014

Recall roundup: mid-September food recalls

Illinois lawyer combats sexual assault of migrant workers

Sexual assault and harassment is a common problem when it comes to migrant farm workers. Attorney Karla Altmayer has worked to fight sexual assault in the workplace since 2010. Recently, she held a workshop in Kankakee, Ill., for migrant workers.

By Claire Everett/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

/ 4 Sep 2014

Illinois lawyer combats sexual assault of migrant workers

Farmers turn drone technology to the skies despite cloudy regulation

Experts predict that the agriculture industry may soon account for roughly half of all drone flights in the United States. As part of that trend, farmers from across the country gathered in central Illinois this week for the Precision Aerial Ag Show, a showcase of unmanned aerial vehicles, otherwise

By Claire Everett/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting and Robert Holly/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

/ 11 Jul 2014

Farmers turn drone technology to the skies despite cloudy regulation

E. coli outbreaks highlight food-safety concerns

More than four-dozen people became sick after eating E. coli and Salmonella-contaminated foods last month, federal food-safety agencies announced. The E. coli illnesses trace back to clover sprouts and ground beef, while the Salmonella threat links back to the seed-based chia powder.

By Claire Everett/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

/ 7 Jul 2014

E. coli outbreaks highlight food-safety concerns

USDA paid billions in improper payments, report finds

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported an estimated $6.2 billion in improper payments in 2013, according to an Office of Inspector General’s April report. The report's findings come after a previous Office of Inspector General report concluded that the USDA overpaid farmers by hundreds of milli

By Claire Everett/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

/ 16 May 2014

Claire Everett/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

Blighted Housing: Inspections fail to stem poor conditions for migrant farmworkers

Fields Of Fuel: Corn Ethanol Strong But Uncertainty Exists For Other Biofuels

USDA pushes for standards on poultry parts

Fracking in Illinois: over before it began

Reports question fracking health risks

Illinois farmers leased land ahead of newly passed fracking rules

Feeding the world proves to be a growing challenge

Recall roundup: mid-September food recalls

Illinois lawyer combats sexual assault of migrant workers

Farmers turn drone technology to the skies despite cloudy regulation

E. coli outbreaks highlight food-safety concerns

USDA paid billions in improper payments, report finds

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