Pennsylvania State

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced changes last week to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. 25, 2024 — changes that are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable. These improvements, part of the Enhancing...

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs for Farmers

The USDA said it awarded $82.3 million to 65 recipients to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops and consumers’ access to specialty crops — including fruits, vegetables and tree nuts. The funding stems from the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and the Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program.

USDA awards more than $80M in specialty crop grants

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reached a historic $2.2 billion settlement to compensate Black and other minority farmers who faced years of systemic discrimination in farm lending programs. This landmark agreement will address decades of unfair treatment. It will also provide financial assistance to those affected by discriminatory practices before January 2021.

USDA Announces $2 Billion Settlement For Black And Minority Farmers

Alabama State

Mississippi State

Reuters’ Leah Douglas reported Wednesday that “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.”. “The Inflation Reduction Act allocated $2.2...

USDA Providing $2 Billion In Discrimination Payments

North Carolina State

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Boone, NC

Town Talks

Looking for a laid-back summer getaway? North Carolina has you covered with its charming small towns, perfect for a long weekend escape. Southern Living recently recognized our state by including four North Carolina towns in their list of "The 15 Most Adorable Small Towns for a Summer Getaway."

4 North Carolina Small Towns Named Most Adorable In The South

One group is seeking an emergency injunction citing the Supreme Court’s repeal of the Chevron Doctrine

Discrimination relief payments begin as some Black farmers ask courts to include heirs in program

FinanceBuzz

Skip the student loans and dive into these 15 non-degree trade careers that promise substantial paychecks and job satisfaction.

15 High-Paying Trade Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree

Ithaca, NY

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Ithaca, New York, has a lot of offer college students. As do Amsterdam, Netherlands and Edinburgh, Scotland.

The World’s 15 Best College Cities

NewsOne

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

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The ongoing decline in commodity prices is expected to pinch farmer revenue, but a commonly proposed solution — higher crop support rates — would provide little immediate relief, said farm policy expert Jonathan Coppess on Thursday. Subsidy payments are based on the average national price for a crop over a year, which means they won’t arrive until at least a year after harvest.

A long wait for farm subsidies to arrive

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Grain Market Trader and Crossroads Coop Manager, Brian Irey says, now more than ever, it's important for producers to be on their toes when it comes to the ag markets and marketing of their grains. “It is going to be a difficult marketing situation here over the course of the...

Grain Trader Cautions Farmers to Stay on Guard

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

In 2024, the agricultural economy faces a series of challenges that profoundly affect the market for agricultural machinery. This article delves into the economic factors, the resulting trends in equipment sales, and the outlook for the near future. Declining net farm income. The sharp decline in net farm income is...

How is the current ag economy impacting equipment sales?

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The Biden administration made a historic $2.2 billion payout to Black and other minority farmers who faced loan discrimination from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), marking a step towards reconciling a long history of Black-owned farmland. The payouts were made to over 23,000 farmers across the country are an...

After years of discrimination, US makes a historic $2.2 billion payout to Black farmers

From welding to construction, we unveil the top 14 blue-collar jobs for women, where ambition knows no gender.

14 Excellent Blue-Collar Job Opportunities for Women

A new study anticipates a healthy uptick in available “good jobs” over the next decade. Even though the bulk of those jobs will require baccalaureates, a good chunk will still be open to those who earn an associate degree, certificates, certifications or some college. By 2031, the number...

Where the ‘good jobs’ will be — and what education they will require

Cooking With Maryann

I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

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Innovation Grants to Custom Butcher Shops; Agriculture in the State Budget

Ask any farmer, they’ll let you know—this is a profession that is high risk and not always the greatest pay. In efforts to ease some of...

Innovation Grants to Custom Butcher Shops; Agriculture in the State Budget

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