Rural/Farming
Friday, February 3, 2023
Biochar's Rise on Farms Could Help Capture More Carbon
By Lisa Held for Civil Eats. Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Big Sky Connection, reporting for Civil Eats/Solutions Journalism/Public News …
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Regulatory, Tribal Impacts Hang Over ND's Corporate Farming Debate
North Dakota's plan to boost animal agriculture has reignited a thorny issue: loosening restrictions on corporate ownership of farms. The state said …
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Organic Growers Support New USDA Fraud Rules
New U.S. Department of Agriculture rules will target fraud and increase oversight of the $64 billion-a-year organic food industry. In Iowa, the …
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Communities, Farmers Want Say in Farm Bill Priorities
The upcoming reauthorization of the Farm Bill should be developed from community needs, not corporate interests, Advocacy groups in North Carolina …
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Renewed Debate Over ND's Anti-Corporate Farming Law Underway
For the second time in nearly a decade, North Dakota is considering changes to a longstanding law that blocks corporate ownership of farms. With …
Push to Rebuild Regional Food Systems as 2023 Farm Bill Takes Shape
Next week, Ohio farmers and their advocates head to Washington, D.C., to push for shifting federal programs toward growing nutritious food, as …
Monday, January 30, 2023
Lawmakers Consider Expanding Health Coverage for 19,000 Workers
A bill that would expand Medicaid coverage for some 19,000 Wyoming workers who earn too much to qualify for standard Medicaid, but can't afford …
Maine’s Small Farmers See Benefits from USDA Census
Maine's small farmers are encouraged to complete the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture census to ensure they have a voice in federal decisions …
Monday, January 30, 2023
Granite State’s Small Farmers Reap Benefits from USDA Census
New Hampshire's small farmers are encouraged to complete the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture census to ensure they have a voice in federal …
Measuring Paid Leave Access in Rural MN
Researchers have said rural communities face a host of unique challenges, and access to paid leave is one of them. Advocates hope the needs of rural …
Farm Group Asks FTC to Investigate Egg 'Price Collusion'
A national farmers' advocacy group is asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the possibility of price collusion between major egg producer…
Post-Pandemic Telehealth Visits Remain High for Mental Health
The use of telehealth has dropped since its peak during the height of the COVID-19 public health emergency, but more Coloradans continue to opt for …