Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

Study: Climate change likely to lead to decreased soybean yields

The negative effects of climate change on Illinois soybean farmers will likely be greater and come sooner than originally thought, new research at the University of Illinois has found.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 21 Sep 2016

Study: Climate change likely to lead to decreased soybean yields

From market disruption to clean energy: 'Energy 2030' iSee Conference

On Sept. 12, the Institute for Sustainability, Energy and the Environment at the University of Illinois held its annual iSEE Congress at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center. The conference focused on how to improve energy efficiency and renewable energy to meet future energy needs. Here are six takeawa

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 21 Sep 2016

From market disruption to clean energy: 'Energy 2030' iSee Conference

What the United States and China joining Paris Agreement means

For the first time, significant global climate change action appears likely, after the United States and China officially joined the Paris climate agreement last weekend.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 8 Sep 2016

What the United States and China joining Paris Agreement means

Study: Demand for biofuels could take away habitat for honey bees

Amid reports of anti-Zika efforts killing millions of bees throughout the southeast, a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey shows that the increasing demand for biofuels could be taking away habitat best suited for honey bees in some of the nation's top honey-producing states.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 1 Sep 2016

Record yields mean lower returns for Midwest farmers

After making record profits from 2007 through 2013, farmers in Champaign County, Ill., who rent their land are likely to lose money on both corn and soybeans in this year and next, said a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign economist.

By Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest

/ 17 Oct 2014

Study: Climate change likely to lead to decreased soybean yields

From market disruption to clean energy: 'Energy 2030' iSee Conference

What the United States and China joining Paris Agreement means

Study: Demand for biofuels could take away habitat for honey bees

Record yields mean lower returns for Midwest farmers

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