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Category: Climate Change and Agribusiness

A collection of original and curated stories, reports and resources on climate change and agribusiness

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Despite technological advances, U.S. agriculture likely to see decline in productivity because of climate change

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EPA extends registration for continued use of pesticide dicamba into 2020

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Report: Yes, humans are primarily responsible for climate change and farming plays a big role

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Drought continues in the High Plains, while Midwestern farmers see rainfall extremes

by Anna Casey/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting July 25, 2017January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Lagging crop conditions could be preview of future Illinois climate

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Lack of irrigation reporting leaves uncertain future for Illinois groundwater

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Irrigation could be one side effect of changing climate

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High commodity prices, seed corn companies spur rise in irrigation in Illinois

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Irrigation’s impact on agriculture during the drought of 2012

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‘Uncharted waters:’ Illinois water use issues exacerbated by irrigation, lack of water supply planning

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