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Farm Bureau, soybean and specialty ag groups ask Congress for more support
11+ hour, 19+ min ago (243+ words) The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with soybean and specialty crop farm organizations, has asked congressional leadership for economic support to "fill in the gap of remaining losses for both field and specialty crop farmers." The American Farm Bureau Federation,…...
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl makes plea for return of American hostage Edan Alexander from Gaza
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (269+ words) Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl began his postgame NCAA Tournament news conference on Saturday night by advocating for the release of Edan Alexander, the last living American being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier who…...
Bill would require manufacturers to waive immunity for vaccine distribution in Iowa
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (572+ words) An Iowa House subcommittee advanced a bill Wednesday that would prohibit vaccines from being distributed and administered in Iowa unless the vaccine manufacturer waives legal immunities. Medical students, practitioners and advocates said the measure could prevent some vaccines from being…...
Powerful US storms kill 2 and bring threats from critical fire weather to blizzard conditions
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (1082+ words) "Louisiana Fairs and Festivals" is the theme as the Krewe of Bacchus rolls through the streets of New Orleans, Sunday, March 2, 2025. Louisiana festival queens from across the state ride in a float during the Krewe of Bacchus parade in New…...