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September 26, 20170

In wake of new Monsanto seed, Illinois sees more crop damage

The 2017 growing season was supposed to be the year of “spotless” soybean fields after Monsanto introduced a new generation of soybeans – the largest

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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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March 9, 20170

Delays at proposed Tuscola fertilizer plant put tax breaks at risk

Cronus Chemicals will start losing part of its nearly $40 million in state tax incentives if its proposed $1.9 billion ammonia fertilizer plant in Tus

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November 30, 20160

Central Illinois already seeing effects of climate change

From warmer temperatures and increased heavy rainfall events to new types of mosquitoes and crop loss, Central Illinois is already seeing the effects

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September 1, 20161

Illinois could see effects of climate change as soon as 2020

With record corn and soybean yields projected for this harvest season, the climate has been pretty good to Illinois crops in recent years, providing t

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