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Trump cuts are ending USDA efforts to curb historic discrimination against Black farmers
Brooke Rollins, Trump’s secretary of agriculture, rescinded all diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the agency on ...
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In-camera black and white film simulations are just plain boring
Black and white photography isn’t just regular photography without the color. It’s smooth, rich and deep, or raw, punchy and ...
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Federal programs to address discrimination against Black farmers face uncertain future
USDA programs aimed at helping minority farmers are being cut by the Trump Administration, leaving Oklahoma farmers without funding and support.
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Holy cow, that’s a yak! Why some Ohio farmers are embracing Himalayan herds
Blake Mathys grew up on a central Ohio farm, going to exotic animal auctions with his father. They collected Scottish ...
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After efforts to address historic discrimination, future federal programs to help Oklahoma Black farmers are in question
A white metal fence surrounds the Guess Family Farm in Spencer. One study found that in the 20th century, Black farmers lost ...
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Can we stop plastics from seeping into farm fields, food and eventually human bodies?
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — In Uganda’s Mbale district, famous for its production of arabica coffee, a plague of plastic bags locally known as buveera is creeping beyond the city. New comet ...
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Plastics seep into farm fields, food and eventually humans. Can they be stopped?
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — In Uganda’s Mbale district, famous for its production of arabica coffee, a plague of plastic bags locally known as buveera is creeping beyond the city. It’s a problem ...
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The White Sox tarping their field like a terrible Christmas present is entirely on-brand
With rain hitting Chicago hard on Sunday, the White Sox grounds crew couldn't even unfurl its full big tarp to protect the field during a delay. So, what was the recourse? They decided to use ...