ROCKINGHAM – As part of the ongoing mission of the Richmond Observer to provide expansive coverage of significant events, we offer the following links to allow ease of access to news and/or items of recent interest. These particular reports focus upon news of the past month which may directly affect life in Richmond County and other rural areas of the state.
1- NCFB President Larry Wooten talked to a reporter about the woes farmers are enduring, particularly the tariff battle of which farmers seem to be bearing the brunt. WTVD
Wall Street Journal: Trade casualties mount American Farm Bureau
Farmers fret and wait as trade war escalates Morning Ag Clips
Tariffs don’t wipe out U.S. export opportunities SFN Today
2- Bladen Online gives a scene-by-scene report from the courtroom in the Smithfield nuisance lawsuit, including the moment the judge acknowledged he might not have given the defense’s attorney the opportunity to be heard during the proceedings. Bladen Online
Third hog farm trial brings on… confusion Beyond Bacon blog
3- The federal government is turning its attention to the Endangered Species Act, as lawmakers see an opportunity to make updates to the legislation for the first time in many years. New York Times
Farm Bureau welcomes ESA regulatory revisions American Farm Bureau
4- Interdisciplinary plant research is already being lined up for N.C. State’s new Plant Sciences Initiative. Here’s a look at some of the projects already committed. Morning Ag Clips
6- The McDonald’s parasitic illness outbreak continues, and now Ritz cracker products have been recalled over Salmonella concerns. Washington Post
Some Ritz cracker products recalled over possible salmonella risk CBS News
7- Cucumber downy mildew confirmed in Henderson County, and growers should use intensive spray programs every 5-7 days if they detect it. CES
8- An Israeli-American couple aspiring to become farmers is spending part of their honeymoon on a Randolph County farm, learning their chosen profession. Asheboro Courier-Tribune
9- Work is underway on the construction of the American Farm Museum and Education Center in Michigan. WLNS
Editor’s note: It is the policy of the Richmond Observer to print news release material in its original format, as it was received, with minimal, if any, editorial adjustments.
