USDA Update - May 26, 2020
Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.
$440 million to provide 3 million tests for all nursing home residents and workers
It will cost states and the federal government nearly half a billion dollars to test every nursing home resident and worker for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
EarthTalk – Can lower carbon emissions during the pandemic continue?
Carbon emissions are down by 17 percent since the start of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Can the improvement last?
About Town - May 25, 2020
Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.
If you're not getting enough nature during the lockdown, try bringing it indoors with these simple hacks
Walks in the park, hikes in the forest and strolls along the beach are known to relieve stress. Spending time in nature also improves our ability to focus, and there’s even evidence that it helps us to heal physically as well.
Virtual roundtable set to discuss how agriculture can adapt to new challenges
Colorado Proud and the Department of Agriculture are offering a free virtual panel discussion to help ag producers adapt to industry changes.
5 steps farmers should complete after spring planting
The USDA encourages farmers to complete these five steps once spring planting is complete.
USDA to provide $1 billion in loan guarantees for rural businesses and ag producers
The USDA is guaranteeing up to $1 billions in loans for ag producers and rural business during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Northwest Tech will resume in-person classes this fall
Northwest Kansas Technical College will resume in-person classes August 10, 2020.
Movie Review - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
NOTE: I am reviewing this film because it has the highest domestic box office ($61 million) of any film in my cable provider’s “New and Featured” On Demand section that I have not yet reviewed.
