The following is an excerpt from A Call to Farms, by Jennifer Grayson, available now. The excerpt has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Two years before the dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was researching a book idea about rewilding—a subculture of the better-known land conservation movement where people pursue a preindustrial or even preagricultural, hunter-gatherer existence. My interviews included survivalists living on a tropical island, primitive skills enthusiasts creating forest schools and subsistence homesteaders.

How Can We Mobilize New Farmers?

Oklahoma State

Oklahoma Voice

OKLAHOMA CITY – A district judge in Delaware County ruled that the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry must give greater public notice, consider public input and pollution issues prior to authorizing the construction of large poultry farms.  Judge David Crutchfield issued the order in a case against the Agriculture Department. Owners of the […]
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Oklahoma judge creates new large poultry farm requirements for Agriculture Department

Minnesota State

Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) painted a depressing picture in his opening remarks. “Declining prices and cash receipts, escalating natural disasters, and increasing input costs have created a perfect storm that will compromise the foundation of our agricultural economy. We are living through the largest two-year decline in farm income in history,” said Thompson. “At the end of 2024, total farm sector debt will be the highest the U.S. has seen since at least 1970. Most farmers and ranchers, including those here with us today, are likely to be worse off financially by years’ end.”

Farm Financial Conditions are Rough

Interesting Engineering

The Plantzma device utilizes low-temperature plasma to bolster crop resilience and enrich irrigation water, leading to improved yields and healthier plants.

Turkish teens invent drought-defying farming device that cuts fertilizer use by 40%

Arkansas State

Investigate Midwest

This story was originally published by Ambrook Research. The thick, squelching mud means there’s no outrunning the mosquitoes, which pierce any bit of skin left un-doused by bug repellant. Still, the discomfort of slogging through flooded Arkansas rice fields in the sticky month of June is offset by visions of abundance. A few glistening inches of water lie across several paddies on Hallie Shoffner’s 2,000-acre seed farm, Delta Harvest, from which thousands of bright green stalks of specialty rice protrude. An assistant stands on a metal levee bridge perched above the wet, taking measurements — part of a U.S. Department of Agriculture partnership pilot to determine how much methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide these fields are generating. When the pilot wraps up at the end of next year, Shoffner will share the results, for free, with any producer who’s interested.

The California-to-Arkansas farmer pipeline

A Derbyshire farmer has sold his herd after his contract to supply a dairy was terminated. Neil Taylor, 57, was the fourth generation of dairy farmers at Puddle Hill Farm in Bonsall, near Matlock, until Müller ended their contract. Mr Taylor, who plans to now try beef farming instead,...

Farmer forced to sell herd after dairy contract ends

Iowa State

(Undated) -- An Iowa Farm Bureau study shows consumer's number one concern at the grocery store is price- when it comes to choosing meat, poultry, and dairy products. The Farm Bureau's Food and Farm Index also finds 81-percent of shoppers are concerned about government regulations increasing food costs. That finding was 4 percent higher than last year's survey, and up 19-percent in the past three years. The study finds 82-percent of grocery shoppers in Iowa, think farmers should have the flexibility to use a variety of farming practices, leading to different price options on store shelves.

Iowa Farm Bureau: Food Inflation Is Top Consumer Concern

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

South Dakota State

USDA says there’s plenty of old crop corn, soybeans and wheat in grain bins that haven’t been marketed and a market analyst says it’s expected to stay that way until commodity prices improve. Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing says farmers have been holding out for a...

Farmers continue to hold onto grain

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Mississippi State

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Jackson, MS

Mississippi News Group

JACKSON, Miss. - In a decisive move today, State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of Lacosta Lee, a contracted probation officer affiliated with Court Programs, Inc (CPI), on charges of embezzlement. Special Agents from the State Auditor’s Office took Lee into custody following allegations that she misappropriated funds intended for court-ordered fines and fees.

Probation Officer Arrested in Embezzlement Case

Welsh farmers are willing to work with “any politician” to reach a solution on the challenges facing the industry, a key union has said. Gareth Parry, from Farmers’ Union of Wales, said there had been “a lot of political uncertainty” recently, but the “key asks” the sector had of both the Welsh and UK governments had not changed.

We'll work with anyone for rural life, say farmers

Why the stakes have never been higher and what’s being done to push for a strengthened farm bill. A Minnesota corn grower recently addressed the House Agriculture Committee today, emphasizing the necessity of a reauthorized and strengthened farm bill for farmers both in her state and nationwide. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and state corn-affiliated associations are advocating for an enhanced farm bill this year according to a NCGA news release.

Corn Grower Warns of “Perfect Storm”

With the emergence of AI and other new technologies, people have become more susceptible to scams online, especially older people. Seniors are targeted by scammers due to their little knowledge of the internet, so here are five scams that older people should look out for. If someone calls you claiming to be a government department and is asking for money, you should hang up, as that isn’t standard procedure and is likely a scam. While it may be a dream come true to receive a call telling you that you won the lottery, it is definitely a scam and you should hang up. If you receive an email that claims to be from Amazon and is asking for personal information, check the email address it comes from. Some scammers will ring you and say, “Can you hear me?” and while you may reply "yes," you should try not to, as they are recording your voice. Lastly, if you get a message from someone claiming to be a relative who is asking for money, make sure you verify the number.

5 Scams That Seniors Need To Avoid

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

When you're pulled over by police in North Carolina, it's important to know your rights and responsibilities, both as a driver and a passenger. Here’s a breakdown of what the law says about interactions with law enforcement during a traffic stop.

Can police question passengers when pulling over a driver in North Carolina? What you need to know

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Beneficiaries in eight states are set to receive July Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments of up to $1,751 for a household of eight, with additional summer funding like SUN Bucks for school-age children to address meal program gaps during school breaks. SNAP Beneficiaries in Eight States Receive July Payments, Including Additional Summer Funding for School-Age […]

Up to $1,751 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits Head to 8 States This July: How the Program Supports Food Security

South Carolina State

Navigating North Carolina's Rules on Sleeping in Your Car. As night falls and exhaustion sets in during a long drive, the urge to pull over for a quick nap becomes strong. However, travelers on North Carolina’s highways should be aware that a roadside snooze might come with legal complications.

Is It Illegal To Sleep At A North Carolina Rest Area, Here is What You Need to Know

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Having a functioning air conditioning unit is essential during the hot North Carolina summers. For those living in apartments or rental properties, the lack of a reliable AC unit can make it difficult to feel comfortable.

Are landlords required to provide air conditioning for North Carolina tenants? Here’s the law

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Aging farmers threaten food security

The most recent Agricultural Census report by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revealed that the average age of farmers...

Aging farmers threaten food security

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