Rural/Farming
Friday, September 20, 2024
Feds ask WY to recalculate cost of proposed West Fork Dam
A federal agency is requiring Wyoming to update cost estimates for a large proposed dam in Carbon County, which has been under feasibility studies …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
New SD collaborative to address food insecurity
In observance of Hunger Action Month, a new statewide collaborative has launched to address food insecurity in South Dakota. Nearly 14% of U.S…
How livestock farming fuels climate change
By Seth Millstein for Sentient.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabora…
Federal lawmakers respond to WY wolf abuse, state's response
Following the torture of a wolf by a Wyoming man, a state panel is seeking a bill to protect the killing of predators with vehicles, but Federal …
As USDA announces field trials for bird flu, UT veterinarian expects long process
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved field trials for bird flu vaccines among cattle, but one Utah State veterinarian says to his …
WI program serves up fresh produce, with a side of climate benefits
Access to nutritious food can be hard to come by for underserved populations. A Wisconsin program that relies on contributions from locally based …
Proposed ‘EATS’ Act could devour NY agriculture laws
A federal bill could spell trouble for New York farmers. The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act would remove local and state governments' …
Iowa releases 'Condition of the State' report on clean energy goals
Alternative energy advocates say Iowa is making significant progress on reaching its green power goals by 2035. The state has become a national …
ND farmers: It's déjà vu as Farm Bill deadline inches closer
Congress is back from recess and lawmakers are hearing from producers about getting a new Farm Bill passed with the latest deadline looming…
NM experts dish up best techniques for preserving green chile
The growing season is winding down in New Mexico and experts want to make sure the people preserving green chile for the colder months are doing it ri…
Preserving MI barns, upholding community solidarity
By Cinnamon Janzer for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Chrystal Blair for Michigan News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Servic…
Pilot program makes fresh Colorado produce accessible to more families
As Colorado's fall harvest kicks into high gear, people participating in SNAP, the program formerly known as food stamps, can now get up to $60 per …