Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

Dicamba on trial: Internal docs show Monsanto, BASF prepared for drift complaints prior to dicamba launch

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - For years, Monsanto and BASF have been blaming alleged crop damage from the weed killer dicamba on other factors, including weather, other pesticides and applicator misuse. But

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 27 Jan 2020

Dicamba on trial: Internal docs show Monsanto, BASF prepared for drift complaints prior to dicamba launch

Dicamba on trial: Peach farmer’s case against Bayer, BASF set to begin Monday

After five years of reported crop damage by the weed killer dicamba, German agribusiness companies Bayer and BASF will head to trial next week to defend themselves against charges that they intentionally caused the problem in order to increase their profits.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 24 Jan 2020

Dicamba on trial: Peach farmer’s case against Bayer, BASF set to begin Monday

Report warns of dangers from staff decline at Illinois EPA

The state's lack of investment in the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is putting citizens at increased risk of public health issues, according to a report released by a group of experts on Tuesday.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 27 Nov 2019

Report warns of dangers from staff decline at Illinois EPA

Despite federal, state efforts, dicamba complaints continue

For the third straight year, a volatile pesticide is damaging crops across the Midwest and South, despite federal and state efforts to lessen the drift.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 27 Aug 2019

Despite federal, state efforts, dicamba complaints continue

As Foreign Investment In U.S. Farmland Grows, Efforts To Ban And Limit The Increase Mount

Foreign investors acquired at least 1.6 million acres of agricultural land in the United States in 2016, the largest increase in more than a decade, a Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting of the latest available federal data shows.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 7 Jun 2019

As Foreign Investment In U.S. Farmland Grows, Efforts To Ban And Limit The Increase Mount

Last Year It Was Dicamba, This Year It’s 2,4-D

A volatile weed killer linked to cancer and endocrine issues will likely be sprayed on millions more acres of soybeans and cotton across the Midwest and South starting this year.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 27 Mar 2019

Last Year It Was Dicamba, This Year It’s 2,4-D

Volatile pesticide to be sprayed on soybeans and cotton this season

A volatile weed killer linked to cancer and endocrine issues will likely be sprayed on millions more acres of soybeans and cotton across the Midwest and South starting this year.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 26 Mar 2019

Volatile pesticide to be sprayed on soybeans and cotton this season

Despite technological advances, U.S. agriculture likely to see decline in productivity because of climate change

Climate change will have a major impact on agriculture, and warming temperatures are likely to disrupt global trade, exacerbate water issues, harm rural communities and decrease livestock and crop productivity, according to a new federal climate change.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 28 Nov 2018

Despite technological advances, U.S. agriculture likely to see decline in productivity because of climate change

Emails Show EPA Approved Monsanto Herbicide Label Changes After Consulting With Company

As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency prepared to make label changes for the herbicide dicamba after it caused widespread crop damage, the agency depended on the herbicide’s maker

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 30 Jul 2018

Emails Show EPA Approved Monsanto Herbicide Label Changes After Consulting With Company

EPA emails show agency approved Monsanto herbicide label changes after consulting with company

As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency prepared to make label changes for the herbicide dicamba after it caused widespread crop damage, the agency depended on the herbicide’s maker for guidance, documents produced in a federal lawsuit show. A review of more than 800 pages of documents from a la

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 25 Jul 2018

EPA emails show agency approved Monsanto herbicide label changes after consulting with company

Gun violence in downstate Illinois in four maps

At least 100 people died from gunfire over the past three years and at least 500 were wounded, according to data obtained from a sample of police departments of eight small cities in downstate Illinois. Here's a look at where gun violence occurs.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest, Somie Park and Pam Dempsey, Investigate Midwest

/ 21 May 2018

Police data show gun violence a chronic, growing problem across Illinois

At least 100 people died from gunfire over the past three years and at least 500 were wounded, according to data obtained from a sample of police departments of eight small cities in downstate Illinois.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest, Pam Dempsey, Investigate Midwest, Dusty Rhodes and Somie Park

/ 14 May 2018

Dicamba on trial: Internal docs show Monsanto, BASF prepared for drift complaints prior to dicamba launch

Dicamba on trial: Peach farmer’s case against Bayer, BASF set to begin Monday

Report warns of dangers from staff decline at Illinois EPA

Despite federal, state efforts, dicamba complaints continue

As Foreign Investment In U.S. Farmland Grows, Efforts To Ban And Limit The Increase Mount

Last Year It Was Dicamba, This Year It’s 2,4-D

Volatile pesticide to be sprayed on soybeans and cotton this season

Despite technological advances, U.S. agriculture likely to see decline in productivity because of climate change

Emails Show EPA Approved Monsanto Herbicide Label Changes After Consulting With Company

EPA emails show agency approved Monsanto herbicide label changes after consulting with company

Gun violence in downstate Illinois in four maps

Police data show gun violence a chronic, growing problem across Illinois

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