Tag: farm

Salmonella outbreak that struck 449 people linked to Florida farm, FDA says

The latest results from a monthlong, multistate investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have named untreated canal water from a Palm Beach County, Florida, farm as a likely source of the salmonella outbreaks that have stricken 449 people in 31 states, the FDA announced Tuesday. […]

Brush fire reported near I-5 off North Game Farm Road

Eugene Springfield Fire is battling a brush fire first seen near a homeless encampment on North Game Farm Road. Crews were dispatched to the site at 5:35 p.m. after receiving reports of smoke and flames in the area, according to a release from the fire department. Upon arrival, they encountered a half-acre, wind-driven blaze. The […]

US gives key approval to Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The U.S. Interior Department approved the proposed Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey on Tuesday, giving a major boost to a project that would be the state’s first. The project still requires an additional federal approval of its construction and operations plan, along with two state-level permits, before […]

Lafayette Parish woman named Louisiana Farm Bureau Outstanding Young Farm Woman

NEW ORLEANS — A Lafayette Parish sugar and cattle producer is this year’s Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Outstanding Young Farm Woman. Amanda Duhon, 33, received the award Thursday, June 27 at the Louisiana Farm Bureau’s 102nd annual convention. Duhon is a first-generation sugarcane farmer and a fourth-generation cattle producer, but she said that […]

Mysterious monolith reportedly pops up on Colorado dairy farm

Another mysterious monolith has popped up – this time in Colorado. Lori Graves, the owner of Morning Fresh Dairy Farm in Bellvue, told local station KDVR she has no idea how the 8-foot tall, 4-foot wide, and 8-inch deep shiny structure ended up on her property. “I have ideas, but I almost don’t want to […]

Farm bill must expand American food security and the farm safety net

Food security starts on the farm. As a fifth-generation farmer, providing for my neighbors, state and nation is something I take to heart. Long after I’m gone, the farm needs to be here to fulfill this essential role. However, weather and market volatility, regulation and global events out of a farmer’s control can make that […]

State Farm seeks major rate hikes for California homeowners and renters

State Farm General is seeking to dramatically increase residential insurance rates for millions of Californians, a move that would deepen the state’s ongoing crisis over housing coverage. In two filings with the state’s Department of Insurance on Thursday signaling financial trouble for the insurance giant, State Farm disclosed it is seeking a 30% rate increase […]

Thousands gather for Trump rally at Chesapeake farm

Former President Donald Trump is set to speak at a campaign rally before a crowd of thousands Friday in Chesapeake, the day after sparring with President Joe Biden in the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign season. In a bid to help flip Virginia red, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin will appear publicly with Trump […]

Harpersfield sets public hearing for solar farm

Jun. 27—The Harpersfield Town Planning Board has set a public hearing for a proposed solar farm for July 31. The meeting will be held at the Harpersfield Grange Hall instead of the town hall because of the anticipated participation of the public, Planning Board Chair Dean Darling said Wednesday, June 26. The planning board has […]