Sky Chadde

Sky Chadde is Investigate Midwest's assistant editor/senior reporter and has covered the agriculture industry since 2019.

Article count: 5

‘Could have been a hell of a lot worse’: At Nebraska plant, ADM allowed dangerous dust to build up beyond safe levels, recordings show

Post author By Sky Chadde
Post date Jan. 12

‘I know I have a dust problem’: ADM failed to stop grain explosions

Post author Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest
Post date May 30, 2025

Pillen’s promises: Economic boom and little harm for neighbors. They haven’t always panned out.

Post author By Yanqi Xu and Sky Chadde
Post date July 10, 2024

Four decades of growth: Jim Pillen’s path from dirt lot to top job

Post author By Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest, and Yanqi Xu, Flatwater Free Press
Post date Aug. 31, 2023

Photo collage showing Jim Pillen, a pig, several farm buildings and the Nebraska state capitol building in Lincoln.

Pillen’s Rise: After building pork empire, Nebraska’s governor stands at intersection of state and ag power

Post author By Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest and Yanqi Xu, Flatwater Free Press
Post date Aug. 31, 2023