Wyoming State

Columbus, OH

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

Indiana State

John Jamerson knows the value of farming land. He is one of the last remaining family members that lives on Lyles Station, the last Black farming settlement in Indiana. As Black farm land — and landowners — evaporate nationwide, Jamerson said maintaining his family’s farm, Legacy Taste of the Garden, is their way of building and continuing a legacy that has spanned nearly five generations.

The USDA Is Finally Paying Back Black Farmers. Some Say It’s Not Enough.

The USDA announced changes to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs that take effect on September 25, 2024. The changes are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable. These improvements are part of the Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for Farm Loans rule.

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs

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

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a historic $2 billion payout to Black farmers and other farmers of color who experienced discrimination when applying for the USDA’s farm loan programs. This financial assistance, which began reaching farmers in the past week, marks a significant milestone in the fight for justice that has spanned decades.

Historic $2B Payout to Black Farmers: A Victory After Decades of Struggle (video)

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

POLITICO

Questions about USDA’s response remain as food aid shortages are still hitting tribal populations and low-income seniors across the country.

USDA chief admits ‘mistakes’ as food shortages hit tribal populations, low-income seniors

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Colorado State

Salt Lake City, UT

In November of 2020, a woman disappeared on the Dry Canyon Trailhead in Diamond Fork Canyon, located about an hour outside Salt Lake City, Utah. Her car was abandoned at a campground, and the Utah County Sheriff's Office deputies found nothing but an old tent on the trail. Nearly six...

Six Months After Disappearing Into The Woods, Woman Was Discovered By Drone

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced awards totaling nearly $3.5 million to 27 colleges and other commercial driver’s license (CDL) training programs through the agency’s Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) Grant Program. These grants will help improve roadway safety by providing additional training for current CDL holders and creating new pathways for career opportunities as drivers in the commercial motor vehicle industry.

U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Provides Millions to Boost Trucking Workforce Programs

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

New York State

Rootbound Homestead

Rural America is experiencing a significant amount of quiet stress. With an eye toward outpacing the current low crop prices, farmers are still concentrated on growing this year's crop. Many of them believe 2024 will go down in history as their worst financial year ever.

What's Happening To Our Farmers: USDA Predicts Worst Financial Year In History

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) get ready to meet a pocket-sized Chihuahua who is ready to dive straight into your heart and home. Tooty is a 6-pound Chihuahua cutie who came into Last Hope K 9 rescue's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely in a pack of pups with a foster family but is eager to find the family she can call her own. Could she be looking for YOU?

Tiny 6-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Four Star General Charles Hamilton, who as head of Army Materiel Command oversaw much of the service's logistics operations, wrote a letter to Army Secretary Wormuth on Friday asking to be reinstated. Hamilton, claimed in the letter that he had to intervene in the Army's Command Assessment Program, or CAP, selection last fall because he felt the process is racist and would unfairly handle the selection of a Black subordinate officer.

Suspended Army 4-Star General Charles Hamilton Appeals for Return of Command

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Oklahoma State

Food waste continues to be a significant concern in the United States, presenting both financial and environmental challenges. According to government estimates, between 30% and 40% of the nation's food supply is wasted annually, translating to millions of tons—and billions of dollars—lost. This not only impacts individual household budgets but also exacerbates economic inefficiencies and environmental degradation, contributing to air pollution, soil and water degradation, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Oklahoma Households Lose the 11th Least in Food Waste Each Year

Guil Fox

1. In 1866, President Andrew Johnson signed the first Homestead Act, granting settlers 160 acres of public land in the West, including Wyoming. This act opened the door for many Americans to migrate to the region and start new lives.

Today in Wyoming History - 22AUG24

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Boca Raton, FL

Akeena

In the latest splashy real estate move, Leandro Rizzuto Jr., a member of the billionaire family behind Conair, has just picked up a stunning mansion in Boca Raton’s prestigious Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club for a cool $18.5 million. The luxurious home, located at 169 W. Key Palm Road, is a true gem, offering nearly 9,000 square feet of opulent living space.

Florida Mansion Sells for $18.5 Million to a Member of a Billionaire Family

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USDA offering wildfire assistance to Wyoming farmers, livestock producers

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Recognizing the significant impact of wildfires on agricultural operations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering assistance to help Wyoming farmers and livestock...

USDA offering wildfire assistance to Wyoming farmers, livestock producers

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