Analysis raises concerns about potential misuse of atrazine weedkiller in US Midwest
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Analysis raises concerns about potential misuse of atrazine weedkiller in US Midwest
By Douglas Main Corn growers across Midwestern states appear to be flouting regulations aimed at protecting important waterways from contamination with toxic atrazine weedkiller, according to an analysis of satellite imagery and field data that comes as US regulators ponder changes to rules for use of the pesticide. The analysis, which was conducted by an agricultural industry consultant in Illinois and shared with The New Lede, found what could…
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