Rural/Farming
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
OH food banks face fed funding uncertainty, DeWine budget cuts
Recent federal executive orders have left many organizations in Ohio navigating uncertainty, particularly when it comes to funding for essential …
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Meat processing tax exemption bill could help WV farmers
Some West Virginia lawmakers want to remove consumer sales taxes on the processing of beef, pork and lamb at slaughterhouses. House Bill 2146 would …
Monday, February 17, 2025
OR clean water advocates call for moratorium on factory farms
Oregon lawmakers are considering a moratorium on permits for new or expanding factory farms in some of the state's most polluted areas. A coalition …
Monday, February 17, 2025
PA farmers urged to minimize manure input on fields during winter
Winter in Pennsylvania brings farmers not only snow and freezing temperatures but stricter manure-spreading regulations to minimize water pollution…
Monday, February 17, 2025
North TX county declares disaster due to PFAS contamination
A north Texas commissioners' court has declared a county disaster because of PFAS contamination. Johnson County Commissioners are asking Gov…
Monday, February 17, 2025
South Dakota poised to boost fees that help regulate CAFOs
Rural communities in the U.S. remain at the center of debate about the growing presence of large livestock operations. South Dakota lawmakers are …
Monday, February 17, 2025
Utah bill wants more labeling transparency for cultivated meat products
A Utah legislator has introduced a bill to increase transparency for consumers in the Beehive State when purchasing cultivated meat products…
SD grasslands might be more vulnerable to drought than other regions
Grasslands are considered a vital component of South Dakota's landscape. But on the heels of new research, an expert suggests they might not fare as …
Sponsors needed for TX Dept. of Ag summer feeding programs
The Texas Department of Agriculture is accepting sponsor applications for its 2025 Summer Meal Programs. The Summer Food Service Program and the …
IN agricultural leaders push back on inspection plan
Indiana farm leaders are pushing back against a bill that would increase inspections at large livestock farms. Senate Bill 193, sponsored by Sen…
'Factory farming' and the true cost of a burger
The The New York Times and Washington Post are getting pushback for recent editorials defending large-scale factory farms. Some environmental groups …
Officials monitor latest AR bird flu outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investigating a bird flu outbreak at an Arkansas broiler operation in Clay County as well as in some backyard …