Eric Schmid, St. Louis Public Radio, Author at Investigate Midwest

‘Precision ag’ promised a farming revolution. It’s coming, just slowly.

by Eric Schmid, St. Louis Public Radio June 12, 2024December 17, 2024 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

Precision agriculture has long promised to provide more granular data — and new technology to use it — for farmers facing pressure to increase yields while being more environmentally friendly. It’s had some successes, but some of the loftiest promises of precision ag are still out of reach.

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Tyson Foods released 371 million pounds of pollution into U.S. waterways: report

by Eric Schmid, St. Louis Public Radio May 7, 2024May 14, 2024 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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Pipelines play a key role in U.S. efforts to cut carbon emissions. But landowners are pushing back.

by Eric Schmid, St. Louis Public Radio February 5, 2024February 7, 2024 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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Drought on Mississippi River expected to persist through winter

by Keely Brewer, Daily Memphian and Eric Schmid, St. Louis Public Radio November 13, 2023November 30, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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Most of the Midwest is in drought — and there’s no simple way to get out of it

by Eric Schmid, St. Louis Public Radio July 26, 2023November 30, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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‘Precision ag’ promised a farming revolution. It’s coming, just slowly.

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