covid
Find Illinois COVID-19 outbreaks in your area
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Confidential Illinois data reveals where about 2,600 separate COVID-19 outbreaks have occurred across the state.
agriculture
Apply now for the USA TODAY Network Agriculture Data Fellowship
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We are seeking applicants for the USA TODAY Network Agriculture Data Fellowship. Deadline to apply is November 2, 2020
Controversial pesticide use sees dramatic increase across the Midwest
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Farmers have been using the weed killer glyphosate – a key ingredient of the product Roundup – at soaring levels even as glyphosate has become increasingly less effective and as health concerns and lawsuits mount.
Datasets and Documents
Data tool: Explore USDA data on GMO petitions
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Explore USDA data on GMOs using an interactive graph and searchable database.
Agribusiness
Monsanto’s Climate Corporation using big data to inform farmers
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Monsanto is predominately in the seed business, but the St. Louis-based company has dabbled in the data business, as well. Its Climate Corporation allows farmers to use cell phones and laptops to analyze hyper-local weather data and monitor weather trends. Farmers say the improved data service has helped become more efficient in a changing climate.
Datasets and Documents
Farm Bill lobbying interests
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As part of a project with Harvest Public Media, the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting analyzed electronic federal lobbying reports to get a closer look at who lobbied on the 2014 Farm Bill. Access the results and data here.