Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

EL SACRIFICIO MÁXIMO

Dos trabajadores agrícolas mexicanos murieron en el incendio de una casa mòvil en Carolina del Norte. Su historia ilustra cómo el programa de visados agrícolas más importante del país está fallando a los trabajadores que se supone debe proteger.

By Esther Honig, for Investigate MIdwest and Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 3 Nov 2023

The ultimate price

Two Mexican farmworkers died in a trailer fire in North Carolina. Their story illustrates how the nation’s most important agricultural visa program is failing the workers it is supposed to protect.

By Esther Honig, for Investigate MIdwest and Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 26 Oct 2023

EPA posts databases of pesticide harm to people, pets and wildlife for first time in agency history

"This is the most significant step the EPA has taken in years to increase transparency about pesticides’ harms," one advocate said.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 27 Jul 2023

EPA posts databases of pesticide harm to people, pets and wildlife for first time in agency history

Three widely used pesticides driving hundreds of endangered species toward extinction, according to EPA

Analysis: The chemicals known as neonics are killing bees and other pollinators, polluting waters and ending up in people’s urine.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 20 Jul 2023

Three widely used pesticides driving hundreds of endangered species toward extinction, according to EPA

Bees, plants among the more than 200 species in jeopardy, due to neonicotinoid use

Many species that have faced precipitous population declines still do not have protections, yet they also are vulnerable to neonics.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 20 Jul 2023

Bees, plants among the more than 200 species in jeopardy, due to neonicotinoid use

EPA rules popular Seresto flea collar stays on the market, with more reporting requirements

Agency limits its approval of the product to 5 years; requires enhanced reporting by Elanco

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 14 Jul 2023

EPA rules popular Seresto flea collar stays on the market, with more reporting requirements

Cheap flea-and-tick products elusive? Lawsuit claims it's intentional.

Tevra Brands claimed Bayer schemed to keep generic versions of Advantage II and K9 Advantix II flea-and-tick products off the market. Bayer denied it.

By Emily Le Coz, USA TODAY and Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 18 May 2023

Cheap flea-and-tick products elusive? Lawsuit claims it's intentional.

Bayer sues four Missouri farmers for illegally spraying dicamba, saving and replanting seeds from the company’s genetically-engineered crops

Critics allege the lawsuit is a way to ‘relitigate’ responsibility for millions of acres of damage to crops and natural areas across the Midwest and South.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 29 Mar 2023

Bayer sues four Missouri farmers for illegally spraying dicamba, saving and replanting seeds from the company’s genetically-engineered crops

EPA plan to transfer Seresto and other pet pesticides to FDA draws concern from advocates

Seresto could get FDA oversight, but advocates say that won't make it safer.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 23 Mar 2023

EPA plan to transfer Seresto and other pet pesticides to FDA draws concern from advocates

EPA pushes ahead with transfer of regulation of pet products to FDA

Agencies seek public comment on a proposal that follows reports on pet deaths and injuries linked to collars.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 10 Mar 2023

EPA pushes ahead with transfer of regulation of pet products to FDA

El sistema público de protección de los trabajadores agrícolas se ve afectado por la rotación de personal y la falta de un programa de apoyo

Consciente de que los trabajadores agrícolas se exponían a viviendas inseguras y a robos salariales, el Gobierno creó hace 50 años un programa para corregir esas desigualdades pero documentos internos evidencian que su funcionamiento es deficiente.

By Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest and Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 9 Mar 2023

El sistema público de protección de los trabajadores agrícolas se ve afectado por la rotación de personal y la falta de un programa de apoyo

Government system for protecting farmworkers plagued by staff turnover and lack of outreach

Recognizing farmworkers endure unsafe housing and wage theft, the government created a program 50 years ago to address the inequities. Internal documents show a failing system.

By Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest and Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 2 Mar 2023

Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

EL SACRIFICIO MÁXIMO

The ultimate price

EPA posts databases of pesticide harm to people, pets and wildlife for first time in agency history

Three widely used pesticides driving hundreds of endangered species toward extinction, according to EPA

Bees, plants among the more than 200 species in jeopardy, due to neonicotinoid use

EPA rules popular Seresto flea collar stays on the market, with more reporting requirements

Cheap flea-and-tick products elusive? Lawsuit claims it's intentional.

Bayer sues four Missouri farmers for illegally spraying dicamba, saving and replanting seeds from the company’s genetically-engineered crops

EPA plan to transfer Seresto and other pet pesticides to FDA draws concern from advocates

EPA pushes ahead with transfer of regulation of pet products to FDA

El sistema público de protección de los trabajadores agrícolas se ve afectado por la rotación de personal y la falta de un programa de apoyo

Government system for protecting farmworkers plagued by staff turnover and lack of outreach

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