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July 7, 20170

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

The demand for water in Illinois is likely to increase up to 50 percent in the coming decades, according to the State Water Survey. While Illinois

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July 7, 20170

Lack of irrigation reporting leaves uncertain future for Illinois groundwater

In the summer of 2012, Illinois experienced its worst drought in decades, and water shortages occurred across the state, leading to conflicts between

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July 7, 20170

Irrigation playing role in water issues across Illinois

While Illinois is not currently facing a water crisis, highly populated areas with high growth — namely Chicagoland and Champaign County — are undergo

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July 7, 20170

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

After droughts in 2005 and 2012 led to shortages of top hybrids, seed corn companies decided to take rain into their own hands. Since the 2012

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July 7, 20170

Irrigation’s impact on agriculture during the drought of 2012

The drought of 2012 was the worst since at least 1988, spanning the entire Corn Belt, from Ohio to Wyoming, and costing the agribusiness industry bill

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July 7, 20170

Irrigation could be one side effect of changing climate

Experts warn that projected decreases in corn and soybean yields in the coming decades because of climate change could continue the rise in irrigation

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