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NAFTA talks set to continue as Canada and the U.S. trade barbs
Toronto Star | Posted onFebruary 1, 2018 in Federal NewsCanada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland stood on a red-velvet covered box to reach the microphone and fixed her gaze on the back of the room as President Donald Trump’s crusty trade ambassador Robert Lighthizer took swipe after swipe at what he described as unacceptable Canadian trade positions.Then Freeland fired back.If the U.S.
Farmers, local and statewide, criticize “farm-killing” state Senate pesticide bill
KGMI | Posted onFebruary 1, 2018 in Agriculture, SARL Members and Alumni NewsA bill in the state Senate that would impose more restrictions on farmers’ application of pesticides drew harsh criticism from major commodity commissions and small organic farmers alike, including farmers in Whatcom County.
Study shows effectiveness of the school fruit scheme in North Rhine-Westphalia
Science Daily | Posted onFebruary 1, 2018 in Food NewsHow can you convince elementary school students to consume more fruit and vegetables? Scientists have found that school fruit schemes can actually help to achieve this goal. If children receive fruit and vegetables free of charge in their schools several times a week, they consume considerably more of this food group, which is often less popular with children, even on days without school fruit distribution.
Colorado COOL measure rejected
Meatingplace (free registration required) | Posted onFebruary 1, 2018 in Agriculture, SARL Members and Alumni NewsColorado legislators this week rejected a bill proposing the “Product of the USA” label be reserved in the state’s grocery stores only for beef derived exclusively from animals born, raised and slaughtered in the United States. The Colorado General Assembly’s House Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources heard testimony from cattle ranchers and consumers stating that multinational meatpackers and retailers were deceptively applying “Product of the USA” labels on foreign beef sold in Colorado grocery stores, according to a news release by R-CALF.
Suit tries to block roundup of nearly 10,000 Nevada mustangs
Reno Gazette Journal | Posted onFebruary 1, 2018 in Rural NewsAnimal rights activists are suing to block what they say is an unprecedented federal plan to capture thousands of wild horses over 10 years in Nevada. Friends of Animals accuse the U.S. Bureau of Land Management of violating the National Environmental Policy Act by approving the removal of nearly 10,000 mustangs across an area near the Nevada-Utah line almost twice as big as Delaware.The suit filed Thursday in federal court in Reno says the roundup decision is unprecedented in both size and scope.
Turning to beet juice and beer to address road salt danger
ABC News | Posted onFebruary 1, 2018 in Rural NewsLooking to strike a balance between ice-free roads and clean waterways, public works departments around the country are working to cut their salt use in winter by slathering the roadways with beet juice, molasses, and even beer waste to make them safer. Rock salt for decades has provided the cheapest and most effective way to cut down on traffic accidents and pedestrian falls during winter storms.
There's a Sexual-Harassment Epidemic on America’s Farms
The Atlantic | Posted onFebruary 1, 2018 in Rural NewsUndocumented workers without papers and workers on temporary visas are extremely vulnerable to exploitation in the workplace. This exploitation takes many forms, including unfair labor practices, working without fair pay, and sexual harassment and assault. The agricultural industry in the United States is full of workers who are undocumented or on temporary work visas, people who are particularly vulnerable to exploitation.
EPA Sends WOTUS Delay Rule to White House
Hoosier Ag Today | Posted onFebruary 1, 2018 in Agriculture NewsThe Environmental Protection Agency has sent a final rule to the White House that would prevent the Waters of the U.S. Rule from taking effect. The EPA rushed the rule to the White House because of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling placing the legal jurisdiction of the rule in federal district courts, not federal appeals courts, where a stay was issued against the original rule. The Supreme Court ruling will lift that delay, allowing WOTUS to go into effect in 37 states.
How changing crops, moving to no till agriculture and lightening infrastructure can reduce extreme temperatures.
Science Daily | Posted onFebruary 1, 2018 in Agriculture NewsNew research has found that climate engineering that modifies the properties of the land surface in highly populated areas and agricultural areas over North American, Europe and Asia could reduce extreme temperatures there by up to 2 to 3 degrees C.
How do communities succeed at attracting young adults
University of Wisconsin | Posted onFebruary 1, 2018 in Rural, SARL Members and Alumni NewsStoecker and colleagues concluded that communities must be seen in the context of their regional centers; in particular, proximity to a city or an interstate highway was critical. “We found that people are looking for a nearby employment center that includes high-end, professional employment. They look for amenities in these regional centers: entertainment, movies, art, theater, high-end restaurants, and spectator sports.” Another factor is shopping, not just big box stores, but a range that allows a resident to get everything they need at the city.