Tag: Agriculture
Despite headwinds, House set to OK Dems’ immigration bills
WASHINGTON — Democrats seem poised to claim victory in the House’s first votes this year on immigration, but moving legislation on the divisive issue...
Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of US
With nearly two-thirds of the United States abnormally dry or worse, the government’s spring forecast offers little hope for relief, especially in the West...
House OKs Dems’ immigration bills for Dreamers, farm workers
WASHINGTON — The House has voted to unlatch a gateway to citizenship for young Dreamers, migrant farm workers and immigrants who’ve fled war or...
Lebanese are gripped by worry as economic meltdown speeds up
BEIRUT — Shops closing, companies going bankrupt and pharmacies with shelves emptying — in Lebanon these days, fistfights erupt in supermarkets as shoppers scramble...
Beloved Coachella priest’s death spurs migrant vaccinations
THERMAL, Calif. (RNS) — As Luz Gallegos hosted a workshop Thursday (March 18) informing agricultural workers about the COVID-19 vaccine, she held up two...
Push to prevent next meat shortage hits big obstacle
MAXWELL, Iowa — Sudden meat shortages last year because of the coronavirus led to millions of dollars in federal grants to help small meat...
Court: Defendant in teacher slaying has route to state funds
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Georgia's highest court opened a door Monday for taxpayer funds to help cover the legal defense of a man awaiting trial...
Nebraska declares pro-meat day on Colorado meatless day
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts railed Monday against a proclamation by the governor of neighboring Colorado that encourages people to avoid meat...
Spain: Police bust major drug distribution network in Madrid
MADRID — Police in Spain have arrested 12 people and seized about six tons of cocaine in an operation that dismantled what investigators describe...
Indiana circus barns built by `Lion King’ set for demolition
PERU, Ind. — Historic barns that a man once known as “The Lion King” built in northern Indiana to house circus animals are set...