Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

En el Medio Oeste, la supervisión estatal ha obligado a algunos empleadores a proporcionar mejores viviendas a los trabajadores agrícolas migrantes. Pero la regulación sigue teniendo lagunas.

Si bien el gobierno federal hace cumplir la supervisión de las viviendas para trabajadores agrícolas H-2A, la vivienda para trabajadores agrícolas migrantes es jurisdicción estatal. Algunos estados del Medio Oeste inspeccionan dos veces, otros no inspeccionan en absoluto.

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

/ 18 Jan 2023

En el Medio Oeste, la supervisión estatal ha obligado a algunos empleadores a proporcionar mejores viviendas a los trabajadores agrícolas migrantes. Pero la regulación sigue teniendo lagunas.

In the Midwest, state oversight has forced some employers to provide better housing for migrant farmworkers. But regulations remain spotty.

While oversight of H2A farmworker housing is enforced by the federal government, migrant farmworker housing is state jurisdiction. Some Midwestern states inspect twice — others not at all.

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

/ 16 Dec 2022

In the Midwest, state oversight has forced some employers to provide better housing for migrant farmworkers. But regulations remain spotty.

States mull limits on foreign ownership of farmland

Citing concerns about China, House Republicans ask GAO to look at foreign ownership. The 1978 Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act requires holders to report ownership to the USDA. There are gaps in the data reported.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 10 Nov 2022

States mull limits on foreign ownership of farmland

EPA to ban flea and tick collars linked to brain damage in children

The collars, which contain the chemical tetrachlorvinphos, make up more than half of flea and tick collars sold in the U.S., according to the EPA. They are much cheaper than many name brand collars and are largely aimed at low-income pet owners.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 13 Oct 2022

EPA to ban flea and tick collars linked to brain damage in children

Chair of Congressional subcommittee investigating Seresto collars asks EPA to take product off market — again

About a month after holding a hearing on what was called possibly the “most dangerous” flea and tick product on the market, the subcommittee sent the EPA a letter reiterating its recommendations.

By Aruni Soni, Investigate Midwest and Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 21 Jul 2022

Chair of Congressional subcommittee investigating Seresto collars asks EPA to take product off market — again

UPDATE: Congressional subcommittee: EPA must cancel popular Seresto collar over link to pet deaths

In a 22-page report that heavily cites reporting and documents published by Investigate Midwest and USA TODAY, as well as never-before-released information, the subcommittee reveals new details about how Seresto “may be the most dangerous flea and tick product on the market” and that the EPA knew it

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 15 Jun 2022

UPDATE: Congressional subcommittee: EPA must cancel popular Seresto collar over link to pet deaths

EPA watchdog launches probe into incidents linked to popular Seresto pet collar

The EPA's Office of Inspector General will examine whether the collars can be used without posing health risks to humans.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 19 May 2022

EPA watchdog launches probe into incidents linked to popular Seresto pet collar

Foreign investment in US cropland nearly triples in past decade, USDA data shows

Growing foreign investment has spurred legislative action in states and Congress.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 19 Apr 2022

Foreign investment in US cropland nearly triples in past decade, USDA data shows

GRAPHIC: New EPA data shows fewer staff overseeing more pesticide registrations

Since 2005, the number of pesticide registrations has more than doubled, while the number of employees has dropped by a quarter.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 15 Apr 2022

GRAPHIC: New EPA data shows fewer staff overseeing more pesticide registrations

EPA internally questioned its ability to properly regulate pet collars linked to tens of thousands of injury reports

According to internal communication, EPA staff were also told to not mention in emails the popular Seresto collar, the source of myriad complaints.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 24 Mar 2022

EPA internally questioned its ability to properly regulate pet collars linked to tens of thousands of injury reports

Shuttered offices, potentially high fertilizer costs: Here’s what the situation in Ukraine means for U.S. agriculture

“We import 80% of the fertilizer we use from outside the U.S. so the situation in eastern Europe will affect those supply chain issues around the world," one farm bureau representative said.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest, Amanda Perez Pintado, Investigate Midwest/Report for America and Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest

/ 3 Mar 2022

En el Medio Oeste, la supervisión estatal ha obligado a algunos empleadores a proporcionar mejores viviendas a los trabajadores agrícolas migrantes. Pero la regulación sigue teniendo lagunas.

In the Midwest, state oversight has forced some employers to provide better housing for migrant farmworkers. But regulations remain spotty.

States mull limits on foreign ownership of farmland

Popular flea collar Seresto has been linked to more than 100,000 reports of harm

EPA to ban flea and tick collars linked to brain damage in children

Chair of Congressional subcommittee investigating Seresto collars asks EPA to take product off market — again

UPDATE: Congressional subcommittee: EPA must cancel popular Seresto collar over link to pet deaths

EPA watchdog launches probe into incidents linked to popular Seresto pet collar

Foreign investment in US cropland nearly triples in past decade, USDA data shows

GRAPHIC: New EPA data shows fewer staff overseeing more pesticide registrations

EPA internally questioned its ability to properly regulate pet collars linked to tens of thousands of injury reports

Shuttered offices, potentially high fertilizer costs: Here’s what the situation in Ukraine means for U.S. agriculture

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