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House Agriculture panel probes ‘systemic’ USDA discrimination against Black farmers

March 25, 2021 by LPP Reporter

A farmer plants corn into a cover crop of barley. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service) WASHINGTON — The House Agriculture Committee on Thursday heard about how Black farmers have faced decades of racial discrimination in their dealings with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The committee’s chairman, Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., said the testimony at the … [Read more...] about House Agriculture panel probes ‘systemic’ USDA discrimination against Black farmers

Additional section of Saltillo Road closing for South Beltway work

{{featured_button_text}} [embedded content] Saltillo Road will be closed between 14th and 21st streets beginning Monday for South Beltway construction work.Motorists are advised to use … [Read More...] about Additional section of Saltillo Road closing for South Beltway work

Senate proposes $8.2 million increase for public universities

The Iowa Capitol. (Photo by Perry Beeman/Iowa Capital Dispatch) The Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday approved a $8.2 million increase for Iowa’s public universities, a proposal in opposition … [Read More...] about Senate proposes $8.2 million increase for public universities

Increased Pressure on Public Waterfowl Hunting Areas Discussed at Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission Meeting

PRATT –At the March 25, 2021 public meeting, Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commissioners discussed issues raised by Kansas waterfowl hunters about the increase in nonresident waterfowl hunters … [Read More...] about Increased Pressure on Public Waterfowl Hunting Areas Discussed at Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission Meeting

House Agriculture panel probes ‘systemic’ USDA discrimination against Black farmers

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