WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden vowed Friday to push ahead with a new plan to provide student loan relief for millions of borrowers while blaming Republican “hypocrisy” for triggering the day’s Supreme Court decision that wiped out his original plan. Biden said payment requirements for student loans would resume in coming weeks, but that he would work…… MORE
Milk Labeling Concerns
The National Milk Producers Federation sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding a lab-produced product that the federation calls fake “milk.” A company called Bored Cow based in New York, calls its product milk, which the U.S. dairy industry says is completely false. “They take water and add what we believe to…… MORE
Lawmakers Want To Improve Freight Rail Service
Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate have reintroduced the Reliable Rail Service Act. The legislation seeks to help address the unreliable service and high costs of rail shipping for American businesses. Supported by members of the agriculture industry, labor organizations, energy producers, and manufacturers, the bill ensures the largest freight railroads provide American businesses reliable services…… MORE
US Coast Guard Says ‘Presumed Human Remains’ Found in Wreckage of Titan Submersible
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says it has likely recovered human remains from the wreckage of the Titan submersible and is bringing the evidence back to the United States. The submersible imploded last week, killing all five people on board. The vessel was on a voyage see the wreck of the Titanic.…… MORE
Summer Barbecue Down Slightly From 10-Year High
Celebrating the 4th of July with a barbecue will cost significantly more than two years ago, although prices have fallen slightly from record highs in 2022. Families will pay $67.73 to host an Independence Day cookout with ten family members or friends, based on the 2023 American Farm Bureau Federation marketbasket survey. The $67.73 grocery…… MORE
USDA Approves Lab-Grown Chicken
The USDA gave two startup California companies the go-ahead to sell lab-grown chicken. GOOD Meat, a subsidiary of food tech company Eat Just, Inc., and UPSIDE Foods will be allowed to sell their products that have been cultivated from real animal cells. Investopedia says chicken from GOOD Meat and UPSIDE has been declared safe to…… MORE
‘Operation Gold Star’ Nets 34 Arrests in Tulare Co.
Over the weekend, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office organized “Operation Gold Star”, a multi-agency gang detail. The focus of the operation was to conduct probation and parole compliance checks, and arrest warrant services throughout the county to prevent gang violence in and around Tulare County as summer begins. Detectives conducted 47 probation checks, 57 parole…… MORE
Five Benefits of Modern Dairy Practices
Dairy is an important part of the diets of millions of Americans. The average person consumes about 276 pounds of dairy in a year. However, despite its positive impact, a significant portion of the population often misunderstands dairy. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ Dairy Leadership Group put together the top five benefits of modern dairy.…… MORE
Transit, Child Care Are Among The Sticking Points In California’s $300 Billion Budget Negotiations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers passed a budget Thursday to ensure they keep getting paid, but it’s a blueprint unlikely to become law because the Democrat-controlled Legislature is still negotiating with Gov. Gavin Newsom. At stake is how to spend more than $300 billion for the fiscal year that starts July 1. Legislative leaders…… MORE
West Coast Dockworkers, Shippers Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The union for thousands of West Coast dockworkers has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, it was announced Wednesday, after more than a year of negotiations and several work disruptions that snarled shipping traffic at some of the largest ports. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union reached the tentative…… MORE
