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EPA Says It's Slashing Nearly Quarter of Staff, Closing Research Department
In a statement on Friday, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said that the mass layoff and office closure will still allow the agency to deliver its "core mission of protecting human heath and the ...
Illinois public media stations brace for ‘worst-case scenario’ after Senate approves cuts to NPR, PBS
Public broadcasting stations in the state are bracing for big changes. In Moline, WQPT’s general manager Dawn Schmitt said ...
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Iowa farmers fear the impact forthcoming USDA cuts could cause
Farmers on a virtual town hall with Iowa Farmers Union talked Thursday about the strong partnership they have had with U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the fears they have about ...
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USDA cuts could strain Iowa farm services
Farmers across the country rely on their local USDA offices for a range of services, including conservation programs and crop insurance support, but concerns are growing that these services could ...
US farm agency fires 70 foreign researchers following national security review
WASHINGTON, July 18 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it has fired 70 foreign contract researchers after a national ...
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‘Farming in the dark’: Brooke Rollins’ leadership, DOGE’s grip and the cost to American agriculture
The divestment of staff, science and sustainability programs at USDA isn’t just a budget cut; it could be a direct threat to the nation’s food system. Experts warn of far-reaching consequences: unsafe ...
Kelly, Gallego, Gosar, Crane question feds on blaze that destroyed Grand Canyon Lodge
The Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim was destroyed by the Dragon Bravo wildfire, which began with a lightning strike on ...