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/ 24 Jan 2017

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Today is the last day to triple your donation to the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting. As part of a 30-day #newsmatch challenge from the Knight Foundation, every dollar you donate through today will be matched. And thanks to the generosity of the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundat

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/ 19 Jan 2017

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Five stories that revealed the impact of big agribusiness

The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting relocated to Champaign, Illinois, in 2012 to turn its investigative lens to one focus — agribusiness and its related issues. Below are five ways we’ve done that. If you like what you read, then please donate today to support our nonprofit, non-partisan

By Pam Dempsey, Investigate Midwest

/ 29 Dec 2016

Five stories that revealed the impact of big agribusiness

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/ 1 Dec 2015

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The Midwest Center produces consistent high quality and nonpartisan journalism on agribusiness, but we need your help now to continue our work.

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/ 9 Nov 2015

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Illinois gets D+ grade in 2015 State Integrity Investigation

The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting spent six months researching the state laws and practices in Illinois as part of the State Integrity Investigation. The State Integrity Investigation is a data-driven assessment of state laws and practices that deter corruption and promote accountabilit

By Pam Dempsey, Investigate Midwest

/ 9 Nov 2015

Illinois gets D+ grade in 2015 State Integrity Investigation

All eyes on Monsanto and that glass that remained half full

A video clip from French cable channel Canal+ has the Internet all abuzz. In it, an expert discusses glyphosate - a key ingredient to Monsanto's weed killer, RoundUp. When offered a glass of the stuff, the interviewee refuses and then abruptly walks out. Here's an in-depth look at both sides.

By Pam Dempsey, Investigate Midwest

/ 27 Mar 2015

All eyes on Monsanto and that glass that remained half full

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The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting, through support from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation and The Poynter Institute, is seeking applications for an all-expense paid workshop covering the U.S. visa system. Deadline to apply is March 22 (apply online).

By Pam Dempsey, Investigate Midwest

/ 28 Jan 2015

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Soybean farmers among those to oppose tighter farm worker protections

The Illinois Soybean Association is among several industries to oppose tighter regulations of pesticide protections for farm workers. The group – which represents 45,000 soybean producers in the state – filed a letter last week as part of a public comment period on proposed updates to the Agricultur

By Pam Dempsey, Investigate Midwest

/ 19 Aug 2014

Soybean farmers among those to oppose tighter farm worker protections

Growing Influence: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Crop Insurance

At least 80 groups spent more than $50 million lobbying over the Farm Bill overhaul of crop insurance. Yet, crop insurance does not ensure more food, an Iowa State University researcher says in this special report by the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting and Harvest Public Media.

By Pam Dempsey, Investigate Midwest and Robert Holly/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

/ 17 Jul 2014

Growing influence: a behind-the-scenes look at crop insurance

It took two years for the U.S. Congress to come together and pass the Agricultural Act of 2014, a piece of legislation known simply as "the Farm Bill." During that period of heated discussion, at least 80 groups spent millions of dollars lobbying on topics that included the Farm Bill and crop insura

By Pam Dempsey, Investigate Midwest and Robert Holly/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

/ 16 Jul 2014

Ken Paulson on 'ag-gag' laws

Imagine Upton Sinclair with an iPhone. Sinclair went undercover in 1904 to document squalid conditions in Chicago's meatpacking plants, leading to his muckraking novel The Jungle. His reporting led to new public health laws two years later. In today's social media world, Upton's expose would have go

By Pam Dempsey, Investigate Midwest

/ 19 Apr 2013

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Last day to triple your donation – please donate now!

Five stories that revealed the impact of big agribusiness

Your donation counts double, please give today

Please give to the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting

Illinois gets D+ grade in 2015 State Integrity Investigation

All eyes on Monsanto and that glass that remained half full

Apply now for an all-expense paid reporting workshop

Soybean farmers among those to oppose tighter farm worker protections

Growing Influence: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Crop Insurance

Growing influence: a behind-the-scenes look at crop insurance

Ken Paulson on 'ag-gag' laws

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