North Carolina ag commissioner: State could lose 1M acres of farmland by 2040
(The Center Square) — North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has repeatedly warned that the state could lose more than 1 million acres of...
Committee gives favorable recommendation to ag worker bill
(The Center Square) – A bill proposing new rights for Maine’s agriculture workers is moving out of a legislative committee with a favorable recommendation.
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Mitigation, response plan published day after Missouri issues drought alert
(The Center Square) – The day after Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson declared a drought alert, the Division of Natural Resources announced publication of...
Young Illinois farmers set up fund for unexpected crises
(The Center Square) – The creators of an emergency fund for farmers hopes small amounts of money can go a long way.
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Colorado counties getting $45M in federal funds for 23M acres of tax-exempt land
(The Center Square) – Almost all of Colorado’s 64 counties will receive a portion of more than $45 million in “payments in lieu of...