US House passes ‘skinny’ farm bill that keeps big GOP cuts to food assistance

The U.S. House approved, 224200, a five-year farm bill Thursday as members of Congress attempt to update major agriculture and nutrition policy after three years of extensions.The bill would authorize subsidy and nutrition assistance programs through fiscal 2031.

Forage Matters: Cover crops, grazing and nitrogen fixation

By James Rogers, NDSU Extension, Forage crops production specialist I am often asked, “Can I graze cover crops?” The answer is yes, you can.Sometimes a label we give something pigeonholes it for a specific purpose, making it difficult to think about its use in other ways.

North Dakota Republican Rep. Julie Fedorchak voted to advance the farm bill

In a statement, Fedorchak highlighted locking in higher commodity reference prices that trigger safety net programs, strengthening crop insurance, voluntary conservation programs and improving tools that help producers access financing.

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Farm bill passes – With a vote of 224-to-200, the House farm bill has passed. The lawmakers removed three controversial pesticide labeling provisions, which is seen as a win for the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ coalition.

Bowesmont lives

By Saralee Hoselton On Wednesday, Saralee Hoselton took the PCMT van to the Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton, where she visited Clarice Mosolf, and then she went to Sunset Leisure Estates, where she visited Rose Mary Glenn.

Along the way | Tempo of transparency

Life will always have its parallels, the peaks and valleys, the defeats and successes, the despair and the hope. It is the charisma of balance, the shelter of peace, and the sanctuary of harmony that holds this massive trajectory of living in a tempo of transparency.

Echoes from the past | May 7 - May 13

A look back at national, state and local history from this week in years past.National HistoryMay 13, 1846 - U.S.

From the pastor’s desk

Judah’s king, Hezekiah, having miraculously recovered from a deadly illness, after earnestly praying, was thrilled when the king of a distant empire sent messengers with gifts to congratulate him on his recovery.

Prism of prose: Navigation

By Clint Van Camp(1 Corinthians 15:57, NKJV)Turbulent seas can be a hazard to ships, much like afflictions of a soul. Like a navigator directing a ship the LORD takes the righteous through affliction. “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all.

KidsTalkAboutGod

How does your mom show love like God does?“If my mom loves like God, that means she probably needs a nap sometimes too,” said Olivia, 6. “Because loving people all day is hard work!”Moms are some of the hardestworking people on earth.