Health This herbicide is so toxic it’s been banned in over 70 countries. But plants in the South are releasing it into the air. Paraquat has been linked to Parkinson’s disease and just a sip is fatal, but tens of thousands of pounds of it are being released in the Mississippi Basin. By Delaney Nolan, The Lens / 18 May 2026
Agribusiness Wisconsin agency tasked with industrial farm permits plagued by low-staffing levels The ratio of CAFO permits to staff charged with oversight hits its highest peak ever. By John McCracken, Investigate Midwest / 11 Mar 2026
