Acid rain not reducing corn and soybean yields
Urbana AP reports University of Illinois researchers found acid rain had no significant impact on corn and soybean yields or grain quality in a two year experiment. Amsey 71 soybeans showed about a 7 percent yield drop under simulated rain with pH 3.0, while Williams soybeans and two corn varieties were largely unaffected.
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Weather outlook and heat record update
The National Weather Service forecasts showers Monday across the Pacific Northwest Rockies Northern Plains and Gulf Coast Texas while most areas stay sunny and hot. Area forecast notes high near 90 today. Local records show a high of 87 from Sunday into Monday with low legibility in the text.
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Ethiopian refugees begin treacherous trip home
Relief officials warn up to 60,000 Ethiopians retreating from Sudan face severe hardship on the two to six week trek to Tigre and Eritrea. Many are weak, lacking food and seeds, with possible deaths without aid. Red Cross teams prepare in Barentu Eritrea and Aksum Aduwa Tigre for medical care and supplies.
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