Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

Illinois environmental agency suffers deep staff cuts

Overall, the number of full-time employees at the agency has dropped from 1,260 in 2002 to 635 last year, according to state records.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 11 Apr 2018

Illinois environmental agency suffers deep staff cuts

50 years later, Illinois environmental protection structure has deteriorated

“It was a great design. It was among the first in the country,” said Clark Bullard, a professor emeritus at the University of Illinois and vice chairman of the National Wildlife Federation.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 11 Apr 2018

50 years later, Illinois environmental protection structure has deteriorated

Reports: U.S. Department of Justice to approve Bayer-Monsanto merger

On Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. Department of Justice has reached an agreement to approve the $62.5 billion merger, which was originally announced in May 2016.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 10 Apr 2018

Reports: U.S. Department of Justice to approve Bayer-Monsanto merger

Report: Public Filings Lack Enough Information On Climate Change Risks

Investors may not know the risks climate-related events could have on companies based on public filings, a new report from the Government Accountability Office found. The Securities and Exchange

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 30 Mar 2018

Report: Public Filings Lack Enough Information On Climate Change Risks

Report: Public filings don’t provide enough information on climate change risks

Investors may not know the risks climate-related events could have on companies based on public filings, a new report from the Government Accountability Office found.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 29 Mar 2018

Report: Public filings don’t provide enough information on climate change risks

Dicamba drift puts natural areas at risk, environmental groups warn

“With soybeans, people are out looking for it because it can affect their bottom line,” said Nathan Donley, a senior scientist at the Center for Biological Diversity. “With milkweed, the lack of complaints doesn’t mean it’s not there. It’s just not widely reported on.”

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 28 Feb 2018

Dicamba drift puts natural areas at risk, environmental groups warn

EPA eased herbicide regulations following Monsanto research, records show

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lessened protections for crops and wildlife habitats after Monsanto supplied research that presented lower estimates of how far the weed killer dicamba can drift, according to a review of federal documents.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 28 Feb 2018

EPA eased herbicide regulations following Monsanto research, records show

Few Big Ag companies have yet to follow through on data transparency pledge

Among those who have yet to do so are some of the industry’s biggest players – Monsanto, Dow DuPont, John Deere and CNH Industrial, the equipment manufacturing company that makes both the Case IH and New Holland brands of combines, tractors and other equipment.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 24 Jan 2018

Few Big Ag companies have yet to follow through on data transparency pledge

Monsanto touts increase in demand for dicamba-resistant seeds in letter to farmers

The announcement comes after Monsanto posted record profits in Fiscal Year 2017, largely because of a demand for its new generation of genetically modified soybean and cotton seeds.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 19 Jan 2018

Monsanto touts increase in demand for dicamba-resistant seeds in letter to farmers

Pesticide makers primed Illinois officials ahead of dicamba damage, emails show

The emails – contained in more than 60 pages of documents obtained via the Freedom of Information Act - show the companies often suggested how to deal with the complaints, sometimes without any solicitation from department officials.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 21 Dec 2017

Pesticide makers primed Illinois officials ahead of dicamba damage, emails show

Pesticide applicators warned Illinois ag officials in 2016 about potential dicamba damage

The warning came from an industry group of pesticide applicators during a December 2016 meeting held to discuss whether the pesticide should be designated as “restricted use,” which means only certified applicators can apply the pesticide. A non-restricted use pesticide can be purchased and applied

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 20 Dec 2017

Pesticide applicators warned Illinois ag officials in 2016 about potential dicamba damage

Illinois touted as property tax model for wind farms

Illinois’ taxing model for wind energy companies is touted as one of the best in the country, bringing in $30.4 million in property taxes in 2016, according to economic experts.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 4 Dec 2017

Illinois environmental agency suffers deep staff cuts

50 years later, Illinois environmental protection structure has deteriorated

Reports: U.S. Department of Justice to approve Bayer-Monsanto merger

Report: Public Filings Lack Enough Information On Climate Change Risks

Report: Public filings don’t provide enough information on climate change risks

Dicamba drift puts natural areas at risk, environmental groups warn

EPA eased herbicide regulations following Monsanto research, records show

Few Big Ag companies have yet to follow through on data transparency pledge

Monsanto touts increase in demand for dicamba-resistant seeds in letter to farmers

Pesticide makers primed Illinois officials ahead of dicamba damage, emails show

Pesticide applicators warned Illinois ag officials in 2016 about potential dicamba damage

Illinois touted as property tax model for wind farms

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