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USDA Vows to Fight Court Decision to Halt Loan Forgiveness for Farmers of Color
A federal judge announced Friday a decision to halt payments in a USDA loan forgiveness program designed to help farmers of color. USDA has until Friday to respond to the court’s temporary restraining order.
June 24, 2021 01:53 PM
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10% of Contiguous U.S. Experiencing Exceptional Drought, Highest Since 2011
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly 10% of the contiguous U.S. is now under an “exceptional drought,” which is the highest the rate has been since 2011.
June 24, 2021 01:53 PM
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High Heat and Drought Could Spur Electricity Shortages in the Western U.S.
As weather continues to be a factor for farmers and producers, growers across Western U.S. see the impacts of drought first-hand. Now, access to electricity could also be challenged as hydroelectric power dries up.
June 24, 2021 01:51 PM
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Pistachio Bandit: Police Arrest Man Accused of Stealing, Reselling 42,000 Pounds of Pistachios
Law enforcement officials in Tulare County California arrested this man for allegedly stealing and reselling more than 42,000 pounds of pistachios. The goods had been repackaged into 2,000 pound sacks for resale.
June 24, 2021 01:51 PM
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California’s Drought Situation So Dire Growers are Plowing Under Fields
Federal and state water projects say they will provide little to no irrigation water to many agricultural customers, so farmers must calculate how much food they can grow with their limited supplies.
May 14, 2021 09:09 AM
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I-80 Planting Tour: Nebraska Farmers Make Up for Lost Ground as Dryness Concerns Mount
Cold temperatures in April squashed hopes for an early planting season here in Nebraska but now that farmers are in the field they’re making up for lost ground, but dryness concerns are continuing to mount.
May 05, 2021 10:07 AM
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Trucker Shortage is Spurring Higher Costs of Goods and Food Across the U.S.
There is growing concern crops being harvested will make it to market. The problem stems from a lack of truck drivers as COVID-19 concerns and high unemployment benefits are impacting the available workforce.
May 04, 2021 08:37 AM
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Astronaut grows greens in space
The plants set a record for the longest time leafy greens have been grown on the space station.
April 29, 2021 11:28 AM
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Maintaining Friendships Could Be Key To Keeping Mentally Sharp
Here are a few tips to keep your mind sharp as you age.
November 17, 2020 10:07 PM
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Vegetables
Restaurant Using Hydroponics to Grow Salad
This restaurant has lettuce growing on the walls.
November 13, 2020 12:12 AM
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