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LATEST NEWS FROM THE NETWORK
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Decades of USDA Racism Leave Black Farmers Fighting for Equality
December 13, 2024
This week, hundreds of Black farmers and government officials gather to ensure their voices aren’t forgotten.
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Agricultural runoff damages our water and kills wildlife. Could a simple drainage stopper be the solution?
December 11, 2024
Some farmers hope these devices can keep thousands of gallons of precious water — and expensive fertilizer — back in their fields, helping them achieve better yields while protecting the environment.
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Extreme heat is forcing farmers to work overnight, an adaptation that comes with a cost
December 11, 2024
With extreme heat making it perilous to work during the day, farmers and fisherfolk worldwide are adopting overnight hours. That comes with new dangers.
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Unpacking a ‘uniquely mysterious’ development proposal in Paradise Valley
December 10, 2024
Park County residents grapple with a high-density resort proposal in an agricultural area south of Livingston.
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Endangered North Atlantic right whales begin return to Georgia’s coast
December 03, 2024
Boaters sighted the first calf of the season on Nov. 24 off Cape Romain, SC.
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Plainfield Co-op balances nostalgia and growth with planned expansion
December 03, 2024
The change comes at what seems to be a significant time for regional co-ops as two others within 30 minutes have undergone significant changes in the last six years.
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Thousands of Oklahoma chickens culled after bird flu detection
December 03, 2024
A commercial chicken flock in northeastern Oklahoma has been culled after testing positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus.
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Texas farmers say sewage-based fertilizer tainted with “forever chemicals” poisoned their land and killed their livestock
December 02, 2024
The fertilizer was promoted as an environmental win-win for years. An untold number of farmers and ranchers across Texas have spread it on their land.
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Trump picks Texan Brooke Rollins to lead agriculture department
November 23, 2024
Rollins, who grew up in Glen Rose, is nominated to oversee the USDA and its tremendous sway over the nation’s food supply and the farmers who maintain it. The agency also administers benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps.
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As apple and cherry trees burst with blooms months ahead of schedule, climate experts sound a warning
November 21, 2024
Southwest Virginia orchard owners have seen handfuls of autumn blossoms pop open in years past. But early blossoming is occurring more frequently, and experts blame increasingly warmer weather.
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US could rely more on foreign ag workers under Trump. High demand is already straining the government.
November 15, 2024
A new GAO report warns that rapid growth of H-2A program could impact workers’ rights. These workers might be even more important under a second-term Donald Trump, who supported the program in the past.
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This Remote Hawaiian Island Had Vanished. Here’s Why Its Comeback Is Crucial
November 14, 2024
The storm destroyed a primary nesting site for endangered sea turtles and monk seals. East Island’s reemergence in this remote atoll has become an unexpected sign of resilience against climate change.
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Federal sage grouse plans panned by Wyoming and environmentalists, praised by others
November 12, 2024
Policies are aimed at strengthening protections for Bureau of Land Management habitat, but the state intends to contest the new plans in the waning months of the grouse-friendly Biden administration.
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Meadow Creek Dairy puts Grayson County on the artisanal cheese map
November 08, 2024
The family-owned dairy won a gold medal at the World Cheese Awards in Norway.
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As ag consolidation grows, Harris and Trump pitch different approaches
October 29, 2024
Small farmers are losing ground as corporate giants tighten their grip, driving up costs for consumers. Many say the next president needs to tackle consolidation and its impact on farmers.
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