9+ hour, 16+ min ago   (659+ words) Construction Citizen A Sustainable Workforce Starts With You AGC's Data DIGest: Aug. 31-Sept. 4 Construction employment in August totaled 8,359,000, seasonally adjusted, up by 22,000 from July and by 120,000 (1.5%) year-over-year (y/y), according to AGC’s analysis of data the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)…...

15+ hour, 25+ min ago   (512+ words) In front of a crowd at the Kansas State Fair, Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton kept hitting on Roger Marshall’s ties to President Donald Trump. The founder of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection kept his independent streak while…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (299+ words) There will be a limited number of legislative days when lawmakers return to Washington, and Congress breaks again before the midterm elections. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin plans to push for dairy support while keeping an eye on the farm bill and…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (495+ words) Fall is kicking into gear in Wisconsin and there’s more for you to do than just admire the changing leaves. Across the state, farms are open for corn mazes, orchard visits, winery adventures, and more. It’s all meant to give…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (763+ words) The Sandhill Crane migration is one of North America’s most spectacular wildlife events. Each spring, hundreds of thousands of cranes converge on Nebraska’s Platte River, creating an unforgettable experience that draws visitors from around the world. Their presence inspires awe…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (463+ words) My late friend and mentor Dick Rowland saw that Hawaii needed a champion for the free market and individual rights. That, in itself, is not remarkable. I know plenty of Hawaii residents who notice the state’s high taxes, poor business…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (334+ words) The coalition said the bill, identified as S. 5026, would create federal criteria for classifying ultra-processed foods and require front-of-package notices linking consumption with childhood obesity and diabetes. Its members said the proposed rules could cover a broad range of dairy products,…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (287+ words) Getting to know Working Lands The SRM conference introduced me to a model of conservation where land, wildlife, cattle, and community are inherently connected, and the health of one elevates the rest. I learned about adaptive managed grazing, management strategies…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (206+ words) The proposed Belle Dairy operation would house 25,000 cattle on roughly 640 acres in Edmunds County. The project has prompted formal questions about zoning, manure management and compliance with county ordinances. State criminal investigators opened an inquiry into the farmer and incoming…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (41+ words) Campaign UK Ben & Jerry's is rewarding its fans by asking for new flavour suggestions via Twitter for a one-off ice cream that will be delivered solely to the winning fan....