Agribusiness ‘Could have been a hell of a lot worse’: At Nebraska plant, ADM allowed dangerous dust to build up beyond safe levels, recordings show In late 2022, Archer Daniels Midland’s Fremont, Nebraska, facility experienced a dust explosion. Days later, federal safety inspectors found some areas inside with about an inch of combustible dust — about eight times the acceptable limit. By Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest / 7 Jan 2026
Impact Our biggest stories in 2025 A year of power, policy and the people caught in between. By Ben Felder, Investigate Midwest / 22 Dec 2025
Agribusiness During latest dust explosion, ADM’s prevention systems were insufficient, OSHA found The company’s plant in Decatur, Illinois, was evacuated before the explosion, and there were no reported injuries. No fine was issued. By Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest / 21 Jul 2025
Agribusiness Underage workers, millions of dollars and trucks full of dead chickens — inside the business of killing in response to bird flu The federal government has a single contractor to assist with killing infected flocks, leading to delays and the use of controversial culling methods. By John McCracken, Investigate Midwest / 30 Apr 2025
