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(Reuters) -The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday it has issued $2 billion of financial assistance to more than 43,000 farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced past discrimination in the agency's farm lending programs.

US farm agency to provide discrimination payments to 43,000 farmers

Boulder, CO

Check out our companion piece: How to Start a Backyard or Urban Farm—Whether You Own Land or Not. As a renter millennial, I wanted to start farming. But as Charlotte says in Pride and Prejudice, “I’ve no money and no prospects.” This is a common sentiment among many student-loan-saddled millennials and Gen Z-ers who want to work with the land but don’t have land that they own to start gardening or farming.

How the Next Generation of Farmers is Getting Creative with Land Access

The Guardian

Protein from flies and larvae is taking off, if more for chicken feed than human lunches. But what’s bugging the whole sector is a post-Brexit rules snarl-up

British firms strive to create a buzz around insect farming

The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) recently announced the result of its annual recycled content survey, which reports its members’ use of recycled materials. In 2023, NAIMA members in the United States and Canada used more than 3.0 billion pounds of recycled glass and slag to produce residential, commercial, industrial, and air-handling thermal and acoustical insulation.

Insulation Manufacturers Used 3.0 Billion Pounds of Recycled Materials in 2023

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

About Steam Juicers, Chicken Juice and so much more. A new podcast with Judith Horvath, Wendi Bergin & Greg Peterson. Judith is an accomplished Agricultural Consultant with a rich blend of academic excellence and 25 years of executive operations management experience and experience with a broad range of clientele, up to and including ultra high net worth families. With undergraduate studies in Biology and Technical Writing, coupled with an MBA in Operations Management, Judith seamlessly integrates science, business acumen, and agricultural expertise. With a profound dedication to sustainability, Judith has nurtured a lifelong passion for organic gardening and served as the owner of a thriving livestock farm for over a decade. </br.

Down on the Farm Chat #1

The developer says a "significant proportion" of the new properties would be affordable homes.

Up to 400 homes planned for edge of town

NewsOne

Biden's administration issued $2 billion to black and minority farmers who experienced mistreatment by the USDA, as announced on Wednesday.
The post Black Farmers Granted $2 Billon From USDA To Address Historical Discrimination appeared first on NewsOne.

Black Farmers Granted $2 Billon From USDA To Address Historical Discrimination

If you want to get in on massive solar savings but don't want to install your own panels, community solar might be right for your household. Solar panels are practically magic, turning abundant sunshine into free energy. They save owners a ton of money over time — but they do come with up-front installation costs not everyone can afford.

This is the easiest way to massively lower your electric bill — with no rooftop panels needed

Georgia State

With your Southeast Regional Ag News, I am Haylie Shipp. This is the Ag Information Network. Last week the Biden-Harris Administration announced it has issued payments to eligible applicants under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, which allocated $2.2 billion and directed USDA to provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to January 2021.

USDA to Pay Out in Discrimination Lawsuit

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

The crash, involving a motorbike and a car, happened on Ersham Road, Hailsham, on Friday afternoon.

Motorcyclist, 20, dies in collision

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have documented the absence of infection by Trichinella, a parasite that once posed a major food safety risk in the commercial pork supply. ARS and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) conducted a national survey by...

Research documents absence of Trichinella infection in commercial pigs

Brockmans Gin is thrilled to announce a major step forward in its commitment to sustainability with the launch of its newly-designed, lightweight bottle – the lightest among the bestselling brands in the super premium gin segment. Due to be released in September 2024 and phased in across all products...

Brockmans Gin Launches Lightest Bottle in Competitive Set

Four people have been arrested after a large amount of suspected class A drugs was found during raids. Officers targeted two addresses on Westminster Road and Northumberland Road in Coventry on Wednesday. As well as drugs, they found scales, blades for cutting drugs and chemicals for production at the first...

Four arrested after drugs raids

People can reverse the condition by going on a strict liquid diet of 900 calories a day.

NHS soup and shake diet can beat type 2 diabetes

Nearly 1,000 protesters are involved in disorder after a protest in one of England's best-known resorts.

Chairs and bottles thrown as protesters clash in resort

No discussions yet. Start a discussion below. Energy manager Enbas connects PV system, heat pump and charging infrastructure. Heatwave pushes electricity consumption to maximum, Ukrenergo warns. South Africa’s energy minister promises transparency in nuclear deal. Infinity Power signs 4GW renewable energy MoU in Cameroon. Get Published - Build a...

How Many Solar Panels Would It Take To Power A House

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Shipping container plan 'necessary' to support farm

A Cumbrian farm says it has to diversify to secure its future, due to the reduction in...

Shipping container plan 'necessary' to support farm

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