Examining impact of COVID-19 pandemic on rural American West. Mirage News
Rural Health Survey Looking For Feedback. Butler Radio
Semiconductor shortage hits Ford’s truck production. Argus Media
NCBA elects Jerry Bohn as new president. Meat + Poultry
How Elon Musk And A Mission To Mars Might Boost Internet Speeds In The Rural Midwest. NET Nebraska
COVID cases, deaths in rural America are slowing down. RFD-TV
Ranchers Split on Need for Traceability System. Drovers
Agriculture may be ‘first and best place’ for climate gains, says Vilsack. Successful Farming
US factories grew in January, but at a slower pace. The Seattle Times
Wildfire smoke may carry ‘mind-bending’ amounts of fungi and bacteria, scientists say. LA Times
U.S. takes another step to break China’s stranglehold on rare earth metals. Fortune
Wildfire smoke’s economic damage lingers after flames. Antelope Valley Press
Researchers say wildfire smoke is reversing years of air pollution progress. WXYZ
Business, community raises more than $100,000 for farmers and ranchers affected by Windy Fire. KFYR
COLORADO: Decision due on measures to cut Rio Blanco County wild horse count. The Daily Sentinel
IOWA: Iowa voters will decide gun rights constitutional amendment. Associated Press
IOWA: Cattleman’s Association backs legislation on inheritance tax. Radio Iowa
CALIFORNIA: Gallagher introduces legislation aimed at combatting California’s wildfire crisis. KRCR
MONTANA: Montanans Back Protection of Big Game Migration Routes New Poll Shows. PEW
IDAHO: Idaho farmers, ranchers saw record profits in ’20; link to full story. Idaho Press
WASHINGTON: Small WA cattle ranchers struggle to meet beef demand. Bill aims to fix that. Tri-City Herald
