Can Data Centers And Ag Coexist? VP Says Yes
Rural communities are facing a new challenge as tech giants eye their lands for data centers, stirring up a mix of hope and concern.
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USDA Conservation Efforts Must Work For Farmers
Working lands, U.S. farmlands and forests are key to American natural resource conservation efforts.
“Most of the action around climate, smart agriculture and forest really is on the mitigation side," said USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie. "How can...
Orcutt: Overtime Suits Could Have Detrimental Impact On Both Sides Of The Mountains
With lawsuits filed and more pending against dairies across Washington for retroactive overtime from the past three years, more and more concern is starting to mount regarding the long-term impact these suits could have on the state’s farm industry. Kal
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USDA Seeks Members for Advisory Committee on Urban Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture seeks members for a new advisory committee on urban agriculture. The committee is part of a broader effort to focus on the needs of urban farmers. The 12-person committee will advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the development of policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices and identify any barriers to urban