Forestry
Washington Senate approves new tax on capital gains
By Rachel La Corte Mar. 06, 2021 09:35 PM EST
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Profits on the sale of stocks and bonds in excess of $250,000 would be subject to a new tax on capital gains under a bill narrowly...
Agriculture secretary nominee Vilsack endorses biofuels push
By Ashraf Khalil Feb. 02, 2021 03:23 PM EST
Senator to detail Trillion Trees act at Maine forestry forum
Jan. 19, 2021 05:00 AM EST
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A group that supports tens of thousands of family woodland owners in Maine is holding its annual forum this week.
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Maine state park-goers set new record during pandemic
Jan. 18, 2021 03:16 PM EST
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine users of state parks shattered records for attendance last year as they sought outside adventures amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Maine to revamp vaccine priority as virus cases surge
Jan. 13, 2021 09:19 AM EST
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The number of COVID-19 infections continues to soar in Maine, reaching a new daily record on Wednesday, as the state made plans to...
Maine virus-related deaths, infections soar to a new high
Jan. 08, 2021 02:15 AM EST
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The number of new COVID-19 infections and deaths soared to new heights during a surge of the coronavirus across the state, officials...
Maine virus infections continue to grow at alarming pace
Nov. 17, 2020 02:15 AM EST
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine's rate of infection is continuing to grow at an alarming pace as the state recorded its second-highest number of daily infections...
Merkley favored against Perkins in Oregon Senate race
By Sara Cline Oct. 12, 2020 12:44 PM EDT
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley will face off against Republican Jo Rae Perkins on November’s ballot in Oregon, with the incumbent a heavy...
Next year's Maine farmer bash will take place online only
Oct. 01, 2020 11:18 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine's largest farm trade show will be a virtual event next year as the state's agricultural sector continues to adapt to the...
Tennessee gov announces $55M in farm, forestry COVID-19 aid
Sep. 23, 2020 05:13 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced that farm and forestry businesses are getting $55 million in aid funded by the federal...
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from South Dakota editorials
By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2020 10:53 AM EDT
Madison Daily Leader, Madison, Sept. 15
Madison should use research from South Dakota State University
Last year’s...
Evacuations lifted near California fires, some go home
By Olga R. Rodriguez Aug. 26, 2020 01:02 AM EDT
Crawfish farmers eligible for USDA coronavirus aid program
Aug. 16, 2020 11:12 AM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Crawfish farmers are now eligible for a $16 billion coronavirus aid program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Maine farms open up to the public, on the internet this time
Jul. 26, 2020 09:28 AM EDT
FREEPORT, Maine (AP) — Farms around Maine are encouraging residents to pay a virtual visit.
Maine Open Farm Day is Sunday, and the event...
Maine's Open Farm Day will be live on the internet this time
Jul. 18, 2020 09:29 AM EDT
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — Maine Open Farm Day is still happening this year, but it will be a virtual event to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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As beach towns open, businesses are short foreign workers
By Michael Casey Jul. 12, 2020 01:02 AM EDT
Developed campgrounds reopen in Daniel Boone National Forest
Jun. 12, 2020 02:26 AM EDT
WINCHESTER, Ky. (AP) — Developed campgrounds within the Daniel Boone National Forest are reopening to visitors after being temporarily shut down due to the...
Mississippi museums prep to reopen during COVID-19 pandemic
Jun. 06, 2020 03:40 PM EDT
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — State-run museums in Mississippi will start reopening soon after being closed for several weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Latest: China orders pangolin protection amid pandemic
By The Associated Press Jun. 05, 2020 12:54 AM EDT