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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

UT: Sustainable Agriculture and Farming

Gov. Spencer Cox speaks about projects underway in the Beaver River watershed. (Utah Department of Natural Resources)
Utah Leaders Tour Forest Management Projects

Last week federal, state and local leaders visited forest management projects in Utah to examine how land managers are addressing what some are …

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All projects being funded by the grant program and valued over $150,000 must include a minimum local contribution of at least 30%. (Adobe Stock)
$15 Million Allocated to Utah Wastewater Reuse Projects

The state of Utah has allocated a total of $15 million to wastewater re-use projects in Southern Utah. The Southern Utah Reuse ARPA Grant Program …

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Despite growing demand, only about 5 percent of milk sold in the United States comes from organic farms. (Pixabay)
Report Links Meat, Dairy Industry to Climate Pollution

SALT LAKE CITY – If the meat and dairy industries continue as usual, the Paris Climate Accord will be moot and a climate catastrophe inevitable…

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Pollinators such as butterflies, certain birds and bats are an integral part of the health of natural ecosystems and agriculture. (Pixabay)
Year-End Challenge Under Way to Save Pollinators

SALT LAKE CITY – If you've ever watched the process of a caterpillar becoming a vividly colorful monarch butterfly, you probably have an …

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Three proposed mega-mergers would create companies that would control nearly 70 percent of the world's pesticide market, which has food and farm groups voicing concern. (Pixabay)
Utah Groups Join Call for Sessions to Oppose Ag Mega-Mergers

SALT LAKE CITY - Nearly 325 organizations have signed a letter pressing new U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to make sure the Justice Department …

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PHOTO: National Farmers Market Week is being celebrated in Utah and across the U.S. this week. The initiative is designed to promote the abundance of fresh foods available to consumers, and the economic benefit to farmers. Photo courtesy of the Utah State Law Library.
National Farmers Market Week Celebrated Across Utah

SALT LAKE CITY - From Logan to St. George, the variety of fresh foods for consumers and millions of dollars annually for Utah farmers are being …

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PHOTO: Gregory Butte, as seen from Lake Powell. The lake is as popular as a summer boating destination as it is a water source for the Southwest. Photo credit: Bob Moffitt, National Park Service.
More Official Confirmation of the Drought

SALT LAKE CITY – It's another sign of trouble for water users in the West and Southwest, including Utah. The Bureau of Reclamation's new …

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PHOTO: Three years after filing a petition to get the FDA to pull the approval of animal feed containing arsenic, several advocacy groups have now filed suit. They say the arsenic is not needed to raise animals and poses a public health risk. CREDIT: Norman Ack.
Lawsuit Seeks to Eliminate Arsenic in Animal Feed

SALT LAKE CITY - The Food and Drug Administration is facing a lawsuit because it continues to allow arsenic in animal feed given to chickens…

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PHOTO: The USDA's NRCS dispenses advice and offers grants for water conservation and drought resilience, both important considerations for Utah farms and ranches. Courtesy of NRCS.
A Farm "Strike Force" for Utah's Poorest Counties

PRICE, Utah – This is a busy time for agriculture in Utah, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to make it easier to get access …

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PHOTO: Caterers can partner with local charities to donate leftover foods that have been handled and stored correctly. But most home cooks throw away as much as 40% of the food they buy. Courtesy of Cuisine Unlimited.
Creative Ways to Fight Food Waste

SALT LAKE CITY - Smarter food shopping and planning can help address not only what Utah families spend on groceries, but the larger issues of world …

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PHOTO: Dairy products and cattle are two of Utah's top five agricultural commodities.
Will Farm Bill Be "Job One" for Lame Duck Congress?

SALT LAKE CITY - Utah farmers and ranchers know that the Farm Bill covers a lot more than agriculture, including food stamps and tax credits for wind-…

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PHOTO: Honeybee on flower. Photo credit: Jeff Pettis, U.S. Agricultural Research Service.
It's Honey Month in the Beehive State

DELTA, Utah - September is National Honey Month, and Utah beekeepers say it's been a year full of challenges for both professionals and hobbyists…

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