Analysis raises concerns about potential misuse of atrazine weedkiller in US Midwest

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By Douglas MainApr 4, 2025, 6:10 am96 pts
Editor's note: This story was originally published by The New Lede and is republished here with permission. 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…

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