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Pennsylvania Bus Association plans to celebrate 100 years
the Pennsylvania Bus Association celebrates an important milestone in 2023: the organization will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Founded in 1923, the Pennsylvania Bus Association (PBA) has operated without interruption and with an unwavering commitment to the safety of the traveling public and the economic well-being of its member companies. A celebration is planned for the …
Plants and algae prove their usefulness in boosting fish immunity
Water scarcity, fish health, and antimicrobial resistance have all grown in importance in African aquaculture in recent years, with policymakers racking their brains over the costs and environmental effects of conventional measures to control. prevention and management. Fortunately, alternative treatments based on plants and algae offer interesting solutions. While the larger farms have agreements with …
California makes bacon more expensive
Meat prices have gone up. The price of pork increased by 17% on last year. A California voting initiative, which is expected to take effect on Saturday, could push ham and bacon prices even higher. The Farm Animal Cruelty Prevention Act, also known as Proposition 12, was supported by the Humane Society and approved by …
Healthcare workers to be celebrated with coffee today, New Year’s luminaries | News, Sports, Jobs
FILE – In this July 27, 2020 file photo, nurse Kathe Olmstead, right, gives volunteer Melissa Harting, of Harpersville, NY, an injection as a study of a possible COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., Begins in Binghamton, NY An influential science group on Tuesday, December 1 will tackle one …
McGinty and Romero start fast at Patriot All-America
McGinty and Romero start fast at Patriot All-America Caley McGinty (Courtesy Oklahoma State Athletics) Oklahoma State’s Caley McGinity and Pepperdine’s Kaleiya Romero share the lead in the first round of the Patriot All-America Women’s Invitational to be held at the Wigwam Resort outside of Phoenix. On Wednesday, both golfers won 66-4-under rounds on the Wigwam …
Florida Agriculture Commissioner receives COVID booster injection
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – The Florida Agriculture Commissioner received her COVID-19 recall on Wednesday morning outside the Capitol Press Corps. The Democrat and gubernatorial candidate has said she wants to “lead by example” as the latest data shows boosters are one of the best ways to prevent serious illnesses caused by the burgeoning omicron variant. Commissioner …
1952 Crosley Farm-O-Road, a small Jeep type utility vehicle
Just when I thought I could recognize every strange little car over there something like this Crosley happens that looks like a cross between a mini jeep and a king midget. Certainly familiar to Crosley collectors, but little known to the uninitiated. The choice of the day is a 1952 Crosley Farm-O-Road, a 4WD craft …
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Extended deadline to request pandemic support for certified organic and transitional operations
The following items were provided by the USDA: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for farmers who are certified organic, or transitioning to organic, to apply for the Organic and Transitional Education and Certification (OTECP) program. This program provides pandemic assistance to cover certification and education costs. The deadline to submit …
2021 delivered ‘warning signs of things to come’ for Pacific Northwest summers
Your browser does not support the audio element. The Pacific Northwest suffered some of the hottest temperatures on record last June, with parts of Oregon hitting as high as 118 degrees Fahrenheit. On June 28, Portland recorded a record high temperature of 116 degrees. The Columbia River Gorge, Hillsboro, and Salem also set all-time records …
4 dealer association councils vote for consolidation, forming stronger national organization
The boards of directors of the Equipment Dealers Assn. (EDA), the Midwest-SouthEastern Equipment Dealers Assn. (MSEDA), the United Equipment Dealers Assn. (UEDA) and the Western Equipment Dealers Assn. (WEDA) voted to go ahead with a proposal that would consolidate the four associations. This action is the first step towards consolidation, which requires a vote of …
Odisha announces package of Rs 507 cr for farmers affected by Cyclone Jawad
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced a special package of Rs 507 crore for farmers affected by Cyclone Jawad, which triggered heavy rains in coastal districts in the first week of December. Under the terms of the package, small and marginal farmers who have lost 33 percent of their crops will receive Rs …
Beef Focus Revisit: Green Party duo’s beef and mutton farm
Green Party politician Pippa Hackett and her husband Mark are part-time dairy / beef and sheep ranchers based in County Offaly. They cultivate nearly 200 acres in North Offaly and both work off the farm. Pippa is Minister of State for Regional Planning and Biodiversity and Mark is also involved in politics, serving as the …
Crosslake-Ideal Lions Donate to Rotary Music Event
Jeremy Knippel, president of the Crosslake-Ideal Lions Club, and club members recently met with members of the Central Lakes Rotary Club to present them with a check for $ 5,000 in support of the Rotary Club’s upcoming project, Rotary Ends Human Trafficking. This big event, scheduled for August 12-14, 2022, at Lakes Music and Events …
Plans for the new Black Pig farmhouse cafe in Heybridge
The owners of FARM asked to change the use of a barn to a restaurant after a catering company set up their farm cafe. The Tallowin family, owners of Chigborough Farm in Heybridge, have submitted a retrospective planning request to Maldon District Council. The plans call for the change of use of an existing and …
Association of Indian Agricultural Universities recommends 10% increase in seats at UG and PG levels
The Association of Indian Agricultural Universities (IAUA) has recommended a 10 percent annual increase in places at the undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) levels in all agricultural universities. The IAUA, after its two-day annual convention ended on Tuesday, which was attended by 40 vice-chancellors from across the country at the Birsa Agricultural University (BAU) campus …
Nonprofit organization hosts Christmas party for homeless people in Pensacola
Posted: Dec 24 2021 / 13:35 CST / Update: Dec 24 2021 / 14:13 CST PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) – Feeding the homeless is a priority for many nonprofits this holiday season. Dozens of homeless and food insecure people lined up on Friday, December 24 in Pensacola for a Christmas event hosted by Fearless Community, a …
Monetary policy is financially inclusive by design, says Patra
India’s monetary policy is financially inclusive by nature and the benefits of such a strategy will be visible in the future, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor Michael Patra said on Friday. “India’s monetary policy is by nature financially inclusive, and it will reap the benefits of this strategy in the future in terms …
Nigerian female commercial drivers deplore discrimination and abuse
Some Nigerian female commercial drivers, under the aegis of the Ladies on Wheel Association of Nigeria (LOWAN), accused Nigerians of subjecting them to what they described as unfair treatment, including discrimination, humiliation and harassment . The women, who spoke recently on the last day of the 16 Global Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, said …
2 Georgia election officials sue Giuliani, OAN over electoral conspiracy theories
Trump and his allies, who were desperate for a way to reverse his loss in Georgia last year, quickly propagated a litany of conspiracy theories about a rigged election in the state. One of them concerned the Trump campaign displaying a OAN extract at the beginning of December, where a woman falsely alleged that a …
Connection to agriculture continues in retirement
A retired farmer remains an active member of the Board of Directors of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan Don Connick planned to write fiction and non-fiction when he retired. He retired about seven years ago, but still hasn’t found the time to write. Instead, the Gull Lake, Saskatchewan farmer tends his garden, chairs his …
10 questions that a foreign investor should ask themselves before buying a farm or real estate complex in Italy
WAY OF LIFE 10 questions that a foreign investor should ask themselves before buying a farm or real estate complex in Italy MGI Vannucci & Associates December 23, 2021 – 10:41 AM to share If you are planning to spend your time “under the Italian sun” buying an agricultural property and want to maximize its …
Differences between the payday loan industry in Australia and the United States
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Santa Claus event on the Bayou draws 1,000 children and other community news | Crescent City Community News
Be sure to check official websites, Facebook pages, or contact numbers for a sponsor or event host before attending any of the events below. HOLIDAYS FATHER CHRISTMAS ON THE BAYOU: Over 1,000 children from St. Bernard Parish had fun and received gifts at the Santa Claus on the Bayou event on December 11 at the …
World Bank, Japanese investors highlight efforts to support nutrition through sustainability bonds
TOKYO, December 21, 2021 – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa / AAA) issued a total of US $ 250 million equivalent in sustainability bonds to Japanese investors while stressing the importance of a good nutrition to develop human capital. This engagement with investors began with an investment from Nippon …
Captain Fresh Raises $ 40 Million in Series B Funding from Tiger Global and Prosus Ventures
A B2B seafood market, Captain Fresh has raised $ 40 million in Series B funding from Tiger Global and Prosus Ventures (formerly Naspers Ventures). Existing investors such as Matrix Partners India, Accel India, Ankur Capital and Incubate Fund also participated in the round. Founded in 2019 by Utham Gowda, Captain Fresh is a retail farm …
The human cost of China’s green energy rush ahead of the Winter Olympics
Baoding (China) (AFP) – Beaten, evicted from their land, deprived of money and even wrongfully imprisoned – Chinese farmers say they are paying a heavy price as authorities rush to deliver on ambitious pledges to increase national green energy production. China has vowed that the next 2022 Winter Olympics will be the first Games to …
Free food, hairstyles and more available Monday at the Newport News event
Posted: Dec 20 2021 / 10:58 a.m. EST / Update: Dec 20 2021 / 10:58 a.m. EST Forty-five donated frozen turkeys are waiting to be picked up at this northern Jackson, Mississippi, Kroger grocery store on Thursday, November 19, 2020, during television station WAPT’s ninth annual Turkey Drive 16 campaign. donations of turkeys, canned goods, …
World Cement Association climate policy approved at General Assembly
The World Cement Association announced the unanimous approval of its climate policy proposal and the re-election of Mr. Cui Xingtai (CUCC President) to the Board of Directors at its Fifth General Assembly, which was held virtually this this month. The Climate Policy focuses on accelerating the decarbonization of the cement and concrete industry by encouraging …
Offer made to build a new solar farm on the old Purton landfill site
PLANS have been submitted to turn land northwest of Swindon into a solar farm. The site is a former landfill near Purton which has been closed. It is now mainly grassland, which, according to the request of the Spring company, offers opportunities for “landscape restoration”.He says: “The former use of the site as a landfill …
State allocates $ 1 million to Starr Farm property in East Bradford – Daily Local
BRADFORD EAST — The small municipal park at the intersection of two country roads valued by locals as a place to walk with their dog or exercise their legs and lungs will see a major expansion intended to improve the opportunity to refuel. air, state and county officials have announced. On Friday, the acquisition of …
Farm laws repeal history, will inform farmers of its benefits: Tomar
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to repeal agricultural laws was “historic,” but BJP workers will still inform farmers of the benefits of the removed laws. Speaking to the media after attending the BJP meeting in Kisan Morcha here, Tomar said, “We have always worked for …
Toyz N Da District Organizers Give Christmas Gifts to 675 Peoria Children
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – The community of Peoria came together to spread some holiday cheer and plenty of goodies on Saturday, December 18, at Toyz N Da’s first-ever event. The event took place at the Tri-County Urban League and the East Bluff Community Center from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and was hosted by YANI …
Health experts worried about reluctance to vaccinate as the holidays approach, not just with the COVID-19 vaccine
AUSTIN (KXAN) – If you’re planning to reunite for the holidays, health experts say now is the time to get vaccinated not only for COVID-19, which has made headlines, but also for more other communicable diseases. While much attention has been paid to the COVID-19 vaccine this year, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) recalls that …
Farm Link website gets redesigned to better connect farm researchers and available land
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Highlights of agricultural news ICYMI | Friday, December 17, 2021
It’s gone for the weekend after a week full of novelties. In case you missed it, here’s a recap of the latest coverage on Agriculture.com. By the numbers Soil testing can prevent the purchase and application of fertilizers where they are not needed. And with fertilizer prices soaring from where they were a year ago, …
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Winter graduation ceremonies could be super-propagating events
As some students across the country prepare to graduate in the coming weeks, experts are expressing concerns about the spread of the Omicron variant. COVID-19 cases are on the rise, prompting a number of establishments to cancel events in person and quickly take final exams online. University of Maryland President Darryll Pines announced by email …
Multnomah County adopts plan to phase out gasoline leaf blowers
Multnomah County Commissioners voted on Thursday to pass a resolution to phase out gasoline-powered leaf blowers from county facilities and then create a task force to do the same across the county. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, pollutants from gasoline leaf blowers can cause heart disease, cancer, and prenatal developmental impacts. Workers …
As farmers leave protest sites, traffic resumes at Singhu border
After the one-year suspension of the farmers’ protest, light and heavy vehicle traffic began Thursday at the Singhu (Delhi-Haryana) border as farmers left the protest site. Thousands of farmers in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh had besieged the borders of Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri in November 2020 to demand the repeal of the three agricultural …
One in two families in drought-stricken Iraq need food assistance
It shows that one in two families in drought-affected areas need food assistance because of the drought, while one in five does not have enough food for all family members. Communities across Iraq have suffered damaging losses to their crops, livestock and income. Children eat less, and farmers and displaced populations are the hardest hit. …
Smithfield Foods joins Farm Powered Strategic Alliance
By Smithfield Foods Inc. | December 15, 2021 Smithfield Foods Inc., the world’s largest pork processor, is the latest food company to join the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance, a collaborative movement to drive food waste reduction and recycling, and expand production of renewable energy across America. The Farm Powered Strategic Alliance, founded in 2020 by …
The annual Dragon’s Den event supports local causes
The Rotary Club of Airdrie hosted its 16th annual Dragon’s Den on Tuesday Giving – the Tuesday following American Thanksgiving – on November 30, with the goal of providing local groups with a helping hand with their projects or initiatives. The Airdrie Rotary Club hosted its 16th annual Dragon’s Den event on Tuesday Giving – …
Arizona Self-Storage Association Reinstates District Liaison Program
The Arizona Self-Storage Association (AZSSA) has reinstated its District Outreach program to better connect with self-storage operators in areas outside of major state markets. The designated liaison will give members from rural areas a voice in the organization and provide access to a board member, who will serve as a mentor, according to a press …
As farmers return, teachers choose Matka Chowk to protest
Intensifying the ongoing unrest, several teachers gathered at Matka Chowk in Sector 17 of Chandigarh to protest the non-application of the 7th Wages Commission and the government’s decision to dissociate UGC scales for teachers from universities and colleges. colleges. The teachers, in a press release, said they have decided to step up their agitation so …
Napa Wineries Combine Tastings and Wine Adventures
Why not just call it happy hour hike? The clever combination of wine and hiking (or wiking) allows wine lovers to experience a little outdoor adventure with their sips. Offerings are booming in wine regions across California, but what better place to start a wine trend than Napa Valley? With acres of vibrant vineyards as …
Ethiopia: Business and environmental gains from urban agriculture in Addis
Urban agriculture is becoming both a fad and an additional investment for city dwellers beyond their normal activity in Ethiopia. Urban agriculture introduces new and easy technologies and modern agricultural activities with limited space and resources. In particular, the agricultural system in vegetable and fruit crops, urban agriculture plays a crucial role both in the …
Westchester County Director George Latimer Tests Positive for COVID-19 – Breaking News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of NY
Annual toy contest organized for the children of the BronxThe kids at NYCHA’s Throggs Neck Houses got to choose from hundreds of toys and enjoy hot chocolate. 2 hours ago College students organize walkout to protest sexual harassment and assault casesStudents at an East Village middle school spoke out, saying they had witnessed cases of …
Pittsburg welcomes new and old commissioners
PITTSBURG, KS – The Pittsburg City Commission welcomes two new commissioners and a returning commissioner to its five-member governing body. The three newly elected representatives will be seated on December 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Pittsburg Law Enforcement Center during the committee’s regular bimonthly meeting. Dawn McNay Dawn McNay returns to the commission for …
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Manish Sisodia: “Education has now entered the political discourse. This is our added value to politics’ Deputy CM Manish Sisodia from Delhi at the Idea Exchange. (Special photo by Prem Nath Pandey) Manish Sisodia talks about the learning loss in the pandemic, the AAP poll prospects and whether the BJP has forced parties to move …
Do you know where your sweater comes from?
A little less than a decade ago I wrote a column about an amazing new initiative, courtesy of Fendi, called Pesce d’Aprile, in which a customer could visit a crocodile farm in Singapore, select the reptile their handbag would be made from, and then follow their evolution via an application. Billed as the fashion equivalent …
“Open more RORO ports to increase farmers’ income”
A House of Representatives leader is proposing the creation of more RoRo ports (ROROs) in the country to increase farmers’ incomes and reduce food transport costs. An Asian Development Bank (ADB) economist said farmers would see their incomes increase if the country was able to maximize the use of RORO systems. In a statement over …
Tornadoes leave a trail of devastation across six states, with dozens dead
PictureResidents examine the damage after a tornado swept through Mayfield, Ky.Credit…William DeShazer for The New York Times Dozens of people were feared dead, and communities in the Midwest and South were digging in the rubble on Saturday after a series of unusually strong storms and tornadoes for the season swept through six states overnight. Kentucky …
Savannah Valaubi goes up | LPGA
Savannah Vilaubi needed to make it feel like moving day on the penultimate day of the LPGA Q Series. With six laps under his belt, it would have been easy for Vilaubi to rest on his laurels and get overwhelmed by pressure exhaustion to get his LPGA Tour card for the first time. And after …
As farmers leave Singhu protest site, local traders hope business will pick up soon
As farmers protesting central agricultural laws began returning home from Delhi’s Singh border on Saturday after the successful culmination of their year-long sit-in, traders in the region were hoping for a resumption of business. Several vendors in the region have said that transporting raw materials is one of the main issues facing the region due …
Supporting agriculture in the ups and downs of agriculture | Weekly farm
It has been an extraordinary year of meteorological events. Winter rains across the country have helped many pre-harvest farming areas so it is very disappointing to see what is happening for many farming communities in Queensland and New South Wales who are now seeing their yields washed away. downstream. This is a difficult end to …
Rierson chosen to lead regional group of fire chiefs | News, Sports, Jobs
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Marshalltown Fire Chief David Rierson was sworn in as president of the Missouri Valley Division at the International Association of Fire Chiefs conference in September. Marshalltown Fire Chief David Rierson is already a leader in the community. In September, he also became the chief of an entire region of fire chiefs when he …
In Tikri, over 365 days that brought farmers in two states closer together
When the protest against farm bills was in its infancy, farmers in Rohtak district in Haryana parked their tractors away from those of farmers in Bathinda district in Punjab at the Tikri border protest site. Many of them remember barely interacting with someone who is not from their condition. Slowly, however, they broke bread – …
4 top-ranked stocks to play the boom in the fertilizer space – December 9, 2021
The fertilizer industry is reaping the benefits of strong market fundamentals supported by strong global demand and prices for crop nutrients, which make it one of the hottest areas to invest in right now. The underlying strength of the agricultural market, soaring agricultural commodity prices and an attractive agricultural economy are driving the demand for …
Check Out These Holiday Markets Open Around San Antonio
Southpaw Waggery is a regular vendor at the Legacy Park Monthly Downtown Dog Market, which will feature a dog parade and costume contest on December 11. (Courtesy guide dog San Antonio) Residents always on the lookout for the perfect holiday gifts have several opportunities to shop locally through the holiday markets and other seasonal festivities …
NJ Tourism Industry Association appoints Pepenella as president
IN SERVICE: Lori Pepenella (left) and Vicki Clark present Sharon Franz with the Senator Jim Whelan Award as one of Pepenella’s first functions as president. The CEO of the Southern Ocean Chamber is busy statewide. (Photo provided) Lori Pepenella, CEO of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, was sworn in as president of the …
New Kaeb sales site in Bad Ax
Kaeb Sales, a supplier of farm equipment in Thumb for years, has finally built a site in Bad Ax, on North Van Dyke Road. Launched in 1989, Kaeb mainly focused on equipment for livestock and manure processing. The company has previously supplied equipment to farmers in Bad Ax through other Michigan sites in Wayland, near …
Dad joined Hull cannabis farm to pay off traffic debt
A father-of-two’s dreams of finding work in the UK were shattered when he was jailed for gardening a cannabis farm in Hull producing 35kg of weed. Albanian national Edward Luca asked a criminal gang to smuggle him into the country so that he could find cash work and send money home to his partner and …
How to start beekeeping in Farming Simulator 22
Farming Simulator 22 lets you grow almost anything you want. This includes all kinds of crops, vegetables, grapes, and a wide variety of livestock. In the animal husbandry business, you can now get into beekeeping, use them to improve your yields and sell their honey for a profit. This guide explains how to start beekeeping, …
Raise your glass and support a good cause at this LS event
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Bellevue agent Kevin Desmond named president of Big I Kentucky insurance trade association
Big I Kentucky (BIG I KY), the state’s premier professional insurance association, elected Kevin Desmond as president. His appointment took place at the association’s 125th anniversary convention and trade show on November 1 at the Galt House hotel in Louisville. Kevin Desmond delivers his installation speech at the Big I Kentucky Anniversary Convention & Trade …
American activist took sick goat from meat farm – now faces seven years in prison | Animal wellbeing
ohOn a rainy night in February 2018, animal rights activist Wayne Hsiung infiltrated a small North Carolina farm and, depending on your perspective, stole or rescued a kid. The maneuver was very risky – the a live stream, Hsiung tells his audience what to expect: an electric fence, barking dogs and armed security guards, according …
In Afghanistan, “who has the arms get the land”
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – For decades, around 1,000 families have made their home in the mud-walled lower town of Firqa. Some moved in during the civil war of the 1990s, while others were granted housing under the previous government. Shortly after the Taliban took control on August 15, the new government told them all to leave. …
Elite capture and lack of rule of law: the economic cost – Opinion
The country will pay a heavy price for the last appalling example of self-defense in the name of religion, as witnessed by Sialkot, strongly denounced by the military and civilian rulers of the country, because it will make our country even more sterile for foreign investment, or foreigners. tourism or as a nation that can …
BORO Sugar Shack Hosts Gingerbread House Decorating Event
Superintendent Amber Bock helps Melanie and Sam Dean decorate their homes during a gingerbread house decorating event at the BORO Sugar Shack in Westborough on December 5th. (Photo / Laura Hayes) WESTBOROUGH – With tubes of frosting and cups filled with candy, Westborough Public Schools Superintendent Amber Bock hosted a special gingerbread house decorating event …
From Serbia, Afghan boxers seek refuge, careers in the West
BELGRADE, Serbia – They trained in secret and struggled to get to an international tournament in Europe. Now, members of the Afghan national boxing team are seeking refuge in the West, hoping to continue their careers and lives without danger or fear. The Afghan boxers, their coach and a senior boxing federation official remained in …
Where is the Hawkeye family farm
During the events of the Disney + Hawkeye series, Clint Barton’s family members are safe on their farm, presumably located in Missouri. Warning! SPOILERS for Hawkeye At Marvel Hawk Eye show, Clint Barton promises to return to his family’s farm by Christmas – but where are they? Created by Jonathan Igla and aired on Disney …
CAA and farm laws fuel discussions on first day of Youth Parliament
The controversial Citizenship Amendment Act and the recently repealed farm laws were at the heart of discussions on the first day of the third edition of the India Youth Parliament hosted by Karnavati University at Uvarsad in Gandhinagar on Saturday. During a discussion on agricultural laws, Union Minister for Fisheries, Livestock and Dairy Production, Parshottam …
ICYMI: confidence in South African agriculture on the rise
Mzansi agro-industries are optimistic about the current operating conditions in the country. This, according to the Africa Agbiz / IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI), which recovered to 74 points in the last quarter of this year after declining slightly to 67 in the third quarter. The survey, conducted during the last two weeks of November, …
Covid Updates: FDA Approves Eli Lilly Antibody Treatment for Younger Covid Patients
A protest against the Italian Green Pass in Turin last month. Some people in the country have become more creative in their efforts to avoid vaccination.Credit…Tino Romano / EPA, via Shutterstock On Thursday morning, at a vaccination center in Biella, Italy, a seasoned nurse was confronted with something she had never seen before. The nurse, …
Friends mourn hot rod and ‘legendary’ drag racer killed in farm incident
Brian Bonisch / Supplied Alec Divers loved old American Dodges and owned a red 1928 Dodge Victory Six and a 1970 Dodge Challenger, which he took to New Zealand and raced countless times. A wave of tributes has been paid to an “avid” hot rod and drag racing enthusiast who was killed in an incident …
Highest U.S. farm income in eight years, but headwinds in 2022
Despite pandemic disruptions, U.S. farm income, a broad measure of profits, will be the highest since 2013, thanks to strong prices for corn, soybeans, wheat, broiler chicken, livestock and pork this year, the USDA said Wednesday. “It’s mostly a pricing story,” USDA economist Carrie Litkowski said. Corn, wheat and soybean receipts are said to be …
Combine Christmas with local art at Brookings
BROOKINGS, SD (KELO) – Christmas is just around the corner and the Brookings Arts Council is already celebrating. The event is known as the Festival of Trees and it is a time when community members can come and view beautifully decorated trees and purchase from local artists in the historic library building which is now …
Healthcare PACs fund anti-vaccine lawmakers’ campaigns
Nearly 3,900 Ohioans are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, the highest number since mid-January, when vaccines were a scarce commodity allocated only to the most needy beneficiaries. During the pandemic, the Ohio Hospital Association’s PAC paid $ 13,000 to Republican lawmakers who co-sponsored legislation to ban vaccination mandates from Ohio hospitals, colleges, and employers. Critics of …
First Nations land dispute erupts at open house for proposed fish farm site – Campbell River Mirror
A proposed fish farm off northern Vancouver Island has sparked controversy among First Nations communities. Two open houses were held on November 30 to provide information and answer questions about a proposed Chatham Canal fish farm as a joint venture between Tlowitsis First Nation and Grieg Seafood British Columbia Ltd. These events took place as …
Live updates from Omicron News: 6 passengers from ‘at risk’ countries found positive for COVID-19, samples sent for genome sequencing
!1 new updateClick here for the latest updates We must not forget that we are already dealing with a highly transmissible and dangerous variant – the Delta variant, which currently represents almost all cases in the world. Globally, we have a toxic mix of low vaccine coverage and very low testing – a recipe for …
Farmers fear Defra will not respect post-Brexit support, says CLA chief | Agriculture
Farmers are eagerly awaiting more details from the government on impending changes to their subsidy payments, with many reluctant to trust the Ministry of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ( Defra) to manage the transition, the head of one of the UK’s largest farming organizations mentioned. “A lot of people have said to me, ‘Well, …