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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.

IN: Sustainable Agriculture and Farming

According to the U.S. Dept. of Energy, the Justice 40 Initiative's policy plan includes increasing job energy resiliency and energy democracy and decreasing environmental exposure for disadvantaged communities. (Adobe Stock)
USDA funding to ease application process for clean energy projects

Indiana will soon get a dedicated person to help farmers, ranchers and other landowners apply for federal grants to help fight pollution and climate …

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In today's economy, new research suggests families making less than $75,000 annually may sometimes struggle to feed their families. (Adobe stock)
Research: Tech Opportunities Could Reduce IN Food Insecurity

New research by an Indiana nonprofit coalition reveals areas for innovation which could help minimize food insecurity. The report showed technology …

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Small "Super" Device Could Hold Key to Better Soil, Water

INDIANAPOLIS -- A state-of-the-art tool is helping researchers in Indiana better understand the effectiveness of soil-conservation practices…

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More frequent heavy rainfalls are posing challenges for growers in Indiana. (Adobe Stock)
Alliance Encourages Indiana Farmers to Fight Climate Impacts

INDIANAPOLIS - More than half of Indiana's land is used for agriculture, and there's a new effort to keep those lands resilient to the effects of …

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Rye is a popular cover crop in Indiana. (AdobeStock)
Improved Tool Can Help Hoosier Farmers Develop Cover-Crop Strategy

INDIANAPOLIS -- Harvest season is getting into full swing in Indiana, and many farmers are already thinking about how to prep their land for next …

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A pollinator-friendly solar farm provides acres of healthy food for bees as well as creating clean energy. (Fresh Energy)
Beekeepers Convene in Indy: Can Solar Power Save the Species?

INDIANAPOLIS -- There was a loud buzz over bees in Indiana this weekend, as more than 1,200 beekeepers gathered in Indianapolis to learn the latest …

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Soybeans can be planted over a cereal rye cover crop. (Bmargaret/Adobe Stock)
Indiana Continues to Grow Cover Crop Acreage

INDIANAPOLIS – A farming practice that could make land more sustainable in the future appears to be growing in popularity in Indiana. Cover …

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Wells Street Beach in Gary is one of many affected by erosion linked to climate change. (takingactioningary/Wikimedia Commons)
Report: Great Lakes States to See More Floods Linked to Climate Change

INDIANAPOLIS — Bigger, more frequent storms. More floods. Many millions in financial losses. Massive environmental shifts. Climate change …

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A panel is taking public testimony to determine if legislation is needed to regulate factory farms. (usda.gov)
Public Hearing Tackles Factory Farms

INDIANAPOLIS — The question of what to do about runoff from concentrated animal-feeding operations, known as CAFOs, continues to be a topic of …

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Drug-resistant bacteria is enabled by the misuse of antibiotics. (usda.gov)
Antibiotic Scorecard Rates Food Chains

INDIANAPOLIS – A new nationwide report ranks the top 25 restaurant chains for their antibiotics policies and practices. At issue is the …

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Much of the corn grown in Indiana is used for grain, but popcorn also is a top commodity. (usda.gov)
Corn Crops Being Monitored by Robots

INDIANAPOLIS – Severe weather brought on by climate change is threatening crops in Indiana and across the U.S., and a study is underway at the …

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Small farmers say mega-mergers in the agriculture industry hurt them. (momsacrossamerica.org)
A Call for Oversight for Ag Mega-Mergers

INDIANAPOLIS – Nearly 325 organizations have signed a letter pressing new U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to make sure the Justice …

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