USDA extends water quality initiatives to 2023 in Illinois
The USDA announces a five year extension for MRBI and NWQI aimed at improving water quality in Illinois. NRCS reports targeted watershed work including Clinton Lake Crow Clear Creek Upper Macoupin Vermilion Headwaters Crooked Creek Douglas Creek Lake Bloomington Lake Vermilion with gains in nitrogen and sediment reduction toward the Gulf of Mexico. Local producers are urged to contact their USDA service center for details.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
MRBI
National Water Quality Initiative
NWQI
NRCS
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America
Ivan Dozier
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Clinton Lake
Crow-Clear Creek
Crooked Creek
Douglas Creek
Lake Bloomington
Vermilion
Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
Usda Service Center
Usda.gov
Five dead as Northern California wildfire spreads
In Shasta County a massive wind driven blaze rose to five deaths including two children and their great grandmother. The fire blackened 127 square miles, destroyed hundreds of structures, and forced evacuations for about 37,000 people as Cal Fire battled 14 major fires statewide.
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Calif
California
Sherry Bledsoe
Shasta County
Bledsoe
James Roberts
Emily Roberts
Melody Bledsoe
Tom Bosenko
Ono
Igo
Gas Point
Associated Press
Mendocino County
Los Angeles
Palm Springs
Yosemite Valley
National Interagency Fire Center
Keswick
San Francisco
USDA secretary reacts to EU ruling on genome editing
Secretary Sonny Perdue released a statement criticizing the European Court of Justice decision that confines newer genome editing methods under aging GMO rules. He urged EU input from scientists and traders, highlighting innovation benefits and the need for science based, risk based regulatory approaches.
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USDA
United States
U.S
Sonny Perdue
European Court of Justice
ECJ
Ing
European Union
Illinois Racing Board moves to set video historical horse racing rules
The Illinois Racing Board advances rules for historical horse racing at racetracks, a form of video gambling using past races with concealed horse names and selectable odds. Lawmakers have not approved casino-style gambling, drawing opposition as track gambling via terminals resembles slot machines.
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Chicago
Illinois Racing Board
Chicago Tribune
Robert Schiewe Jr
Central Americans face limited legal routes to U S arrival
Immigrant stories show few lawful options for El Salvador Guatemala and Honduras residents seeking entry. Aiming to stay legally often requires family sponsorship or costly visas beyond many and those who cannot afford it risk illegal crossings or asylum claims.
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Santamaria
Donald Trump
Central America
Trump
U.S
el Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Daniel Sharp
Central American Resource Center
Los Angeles
Edvin Cazun
United States
Mark Krikorian
The
Center For Immigration Studies
Mexico
Krikorian
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