Rural/Farming
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 …
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 …
Monday, January 30, 2023
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 …
Monday, January 30, 2023
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 …
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 …
NE's Ho-Chunk Farms to Focus on Conservation in 2023
A northeast Nebraska farming operation is starting the new year with an even bigger commitment to conservation, and they hope other farms take note…
ID-Based Albertsons Merger with Kroger Could Impact Rural U.S.
The proposed merger between the Idaho-based grocery chain Albertsons and Kroger has antitrust laws in the spotlight, as the supermarket companies are …
Asking IA Lawmakers to Prioritize Water Quality, Renewable Energy
The Center for Rural Affairs wants the Iowa Legislature to prioritize water quality and renewable energy in the new session. One priority is more …