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Future Logging Careers Act Introduced In D.C.
Future Logging Careers Act Introduced In D.C.
Future Logging Careers Act Introduced In D.C.
On Tuesday, Idaho senator Jim Risch and Maine senator Angus King introduced the Future Logging Careers Act, in an effort to support America’s family-run timber industry.  This legislation would allow teenage members of logging families to gain hands-on experience in the trade so they may carry on the family business. The Future Logging Caree...
Smith Becomes Lamb Weston’s New President
Smith Becomes Lamb Weston’s New President
Smith Becomes Lamb Weston’s New President
Lamb Weston has a new President and CEO.  Michael J. Smith, look over at the Idaho based potato products company on January 3rd.  He succeeded Thomas P. Werner, who stepped down as CEO, but will stay on in an advisory role through the end of August to ensure a smooth transition.   Smith join...
Farmland Continues To Decline Nationwide
Farmland Continues To Decline Nationwide
Farmland Continues To Decline Nationwide
A recent study by the University of Illinois determined farmland continues to disappear across the U.S.  The study from Farmdoc said land in farms declined in each region of the country and was led by pastureland.  The decline in pastureland was likely facilitated by a growth in livestock confinement operations.  Planted cropland ...
Over 400 Cases of Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry
Over 400 Cases of Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry
Over 400 Cases of Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry
More than 400 cases of salmonella across the country have been linked to backyard poultry.  The CDC says over 100 people have been hospitalized during this outbreak.  Texas and Missouri have the most cases, followed by Minnesota, Washington, Michigan, and Oklahoma.   Almost 70%...

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