Government & Politics Illinois Farm Bureau sees ‘moral obligation’ to protect livestock from extreme weather. It opposes temperature standards for workers. The Illinois legislature is debating whether to become one of a handful of states to legally require worker protections from extreme temperatures. The legislation would apply to labor on the frontlines of the climate crisis, such as farm work. By Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest / 22 Apr 2026
Data Harvest These 17 charts tell the story of the US food system in 2025 A highlight of our most important data visualizations and what they say about the state of agriculture. By Ben Felder, Investigate Midwest / 23 Dec 2025
Health Bird flu is racing through farms, but Northwest states are rarely testing workers Farmworker advocates, health experts say more robust monitoring is needed to prevent spread of illness. By Rachel Spacek, InvestigateWest / 3 Dec 2024
