Rural/Farming
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Better Broadband Would Minimize Healthcare Gaps in Georgia
A half-million Georgians face the reality of inadequate internet access, according to the state's broadband annual report. The glaring digital …
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Dollar Stores: A Heavy Decision for Rural South Dakota
Dollar-store chains are rapidly growing across the country, and a new report claims their expansion comes at a cost for underserved areas. Research …
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Congress Could Sidestep Endangered Species Act to Delist Grizzlies, Wolves
Congress is considering three bills that would sidestep the Endangered Species Act to de-list the Northern Continental Divide and Yellowstone grizzly …
IA Lawmakers Work to Save Rural Hospitals
The Iowa Senate has approved a measure allowing some medical facilities to be licensed as "emergency hospitals." This would be especially important in…
Ag Research Community Urges Congress to Avoid Farm Bill Delays
The U.S. Farm Bill is up for reauthorization, and Congress faces calls to avoid any delays so certain programs can keep helping farmers and consumers …
Essential Roles for Broadband in Rural GA: A Catalyst for Farmers
In rural Georgia, hardworking farmers grapple with staying competitive in the global market, and some said they are hindered by limited broadband …
WI Farmers Hope Grazing Funds Aren't Put Out to Pasture
Congress has been holding hearings on the next Farm Bill, which has major implications for the nation's food system. It also shapes conservation …
NC's Black Farmers Can't Find Affordable Land
With the cost of farmland up by more than 8% percent in North Carolina, the state's Black farmers are struggling to purchase additional acreage or …
Bill Could End IA Public Land Acquisition
A bill passed by the Iowa Senate would repeal programs currently in place for maintaining open space and trails, and require state agencies to submit …
Wabanaki Nations Seek Tribal Sovereignty from Maine
Leaders of the Wabanaki Nations are asking Maine lawmakers to recognize tribal sovereignty and help ensure a better economic future for their youth…
Iowa Drought Plan Uses History to Predict Future
Iowa has developed its first-ever plan to predict drought before it happens. Officials said it is designed to mitigate the effects of the drought by …
Report: Conservation Funding for Smaller Farms Needed in Farm Bill
The U.S. Department of Agriculture touts its conservation programs for farmers, but a new study from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy …