Data Harvest North Dakota’s Red River Valley a pesticide and cancer hotspot The state’s easternmost counties have the highest rates of agrichemical use and cancer rates. By Ben Felder, Investigate Midwest / 7 Apr 2026
Data Harvest Use of this 2,4-D weed killer is exploding in Illinois farming country Since 2017, use of the herbicide on soybeans has risen 341%. Researchers warn communities such as Champaign County are increasingly exposed. By Lauren Cross, Investigate Midwest / 19 Aug 2025