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“Nitrogen fertilizer is used on all crops produced in this country, but it is a key plant nutrient to produce corn a critical crop to Illinois farmers.”

Quote by John Shimkus

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John Shimkus is a U.S. Republican politician born on February 21, 1958. He has been serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 15th congressional district since 1997. Shimkus focuses on environmental protection, energy policy, and tax issues in Congress. more

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