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Looming government shutdown threatens farmers and consumers, Agriculture secretary warns

Looming government shutdown threatens farmers and consumers, Agriculture secretary warns

by Lindsey Byman | Feb 29, 2024 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack warned lawmakers that preparing for potential government shutdown is “an extraordinary waste of time and resources.”  “This team is working their tail off,” Vilsack said on Wednesday during a USDA oversight hearing by the...
Experts: Increasing U.S. Recycling and Composting Accessibility Vital to Climate Progress

Experts: Increasing U.S. Recycling and Composting Accessibility Vital to Climate Progress

by Jorja Siemons | Feb 2, 2022 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON –– Increasing availability of composting and recycling programs benefits both the climate and economy, experts said Wednesday at a Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works hearing.  “The U.S. spends $218 billion a year, growing, processing, and...

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