LND topic: midwest-farm page 1

midwest farm

Democrats Plan Quiet Counter‑Moves at Trump’s Speech

February 24, 2026

The upcoming State of the Union will see a wave of Democratic lawmakers choosing silence or alternative events over direct protest. After last year’s heated scenes in the House chamber, many are opting for a more subdued stance. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries outlined two paths at a recent b

politics

Adopted From Iran, Now Faces Deportation in California

February 24, 2026

A woman who grew up on a Midwest farm and idolized her father’s WWII Air Force service is now in legal danger because she was adopted from Iran on a tourist visa. She never thought of herself as an immigrant; her life has been that of a typical American. The Department of Homeland Security says she

business

UK Trade Deal Stands Strong Despite New US Tariffs

February 24, 2026

The United Kingdom is confident that its trade agreement with the United States will remain intact even after President Donald Trump announced a new 10% import tariff. British trade minister Peter Kyle expressed this confidence during a recent parliamentary hearing. He said that after talking

environment

Solar Fields, Sheep and Wetlands: A New Twist on Clean Power

February 24, 2026

A fresh idea is shaping up in north Baldwin County: a 4, 500‑acre solar field that will also host sheep and protect nearby wetlands. The plan aims to power a future data center for Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, while keeping the local environment in good shape. The developers say

education

Cleveland Launches New Summer Camp for Future Sports Broadcasters

February 24, 2026

This July, a fresh summer program opens in Cleveland, inviting kids aged ten to nineteen to dive into the world of sports announcing. The camp runs Monday through Friday, July 20‑24, at John Carroll University, a site chosen for its state‑of‑the‑art studio and strong local broadcasting ties. It is t

opinion

Rural Utah’s Green Money Boom

February 23, 2026

Utah’s western plains are turning sunshine, wind and heat into a real cash flow. A recent study shows that from 2007 to 2028, forty‑one large renewable projects—solar farms, wind turbines and geothermal plants—brought about $8. 4 billion into the state’s economy. The money didn’t just sit in a bank;

science

Rice Soil and Grain Risks from Different Rocks

February 23, 2026

This study looked at how rocks under farmland can put harmful metals into soil and rice. Three common rock types were studied: phosphorite, black shale, and basalt. The researchers measured the amounts of lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, zinc, chromium, nickel and copper in the soil and in rice grai

business

Farmers Gather for Big Meeting in Grand Island

February 18, 2026

The Aurora Cooperative hosted a large gathering last week, drawing more than 700 people who work in farming and ranching. The event took place at the town’s center and included students from local high schools who are part of the Future Farmers of America. During the meeting, the company’s chief

politics

Eagan Holds Off on Big Tech Buildings for a Year

February 18, 2026

The Eagan City Council decided to pause any new data center or crypto‑mining projects for a full year. The rule stops construction near homes within 500 feet or if the site would use more than 20 megawatts of power. The pause ends on February 17, 2027 unless the council votes earlier. During this w

environment

Kayak‑Kids Save a River: How One Teen’s Journey Changed a Whole Nation

February 17, 2026

A 17‑year‑old student from Ashland, Oregon, paddled the full length of a once‑dammed river that flows into the Pacific. Over 30 days she and her friends faced rapid waters, narrow channels, and a river that had been cut off by four hydroelectric dams for more than a hundred years. Their trip was the