Pritzker defends regulating hemp products despite stalled bill
(The Center Square) – The sponsor of a measure to regulate Illinois' hemp industry says children are overdosing on cannabinoid products derived from hemp...
Farm Bill’s advance carries strength for $111B industry
(The Center Square) – Strengthening competition for specialty crops and improved access to safe drinking water in rural communities are among the North Carolina...
Pennsylvania issues $2 million to food banks
(The Center Square) – Dozens of food banks, soup kitchens, and other emergency food groups are set to receive grants from the Department of...
Farm Bill ignites debate on food stamp spending amid $30 billion cut
(The Center Square) - A $1.5 trillion Farm Bill supported by Republicans in the U.S. House of Representative has sparked criticism among Democrats for...
Scott vetoes pesticide ban, citing impact on farmers
(The Center Square) — Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has vetoed a proposal to restrict the use of toxic pesticides for agriculture, saying it would...