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For first time, Americans are getting more of their electricity from solar than coal

For first time, Americans are getting more of their electricity from solar than coal

This story was originally published by our Rural News Network partner, Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here. The ND Contrast: While federal data shows U.S. solar generation surpassing coal nationwide, North Dakota remains deeply anchored in traditional energy, drawing over 50% of its electricity from

Ted Turner owned vast swaths of Western land. What happens to them now?

Ted Turner owned vast swaths of Western land. What happens to them now?

Ted Turner’s death at 87 marks the end of an era for Western conservation. Explore the future of his 13 ranches and the "capital and vision" required to keep his massive restoration projects alive.

Big Meat’s Ties to USDA Top Official Revealed

Big Meat’s Ties to USDA Top Official Revealed

This article was written by Grey Moran and originally published by our Rural News Network partner, Sentient. Just before her appointment to the Trump administration, Mindy Brashears held too many professional roles to enumerate. It was getting to be a bit much, even for her, she admitted. “I have many

Emails show labor department struggling to deliver on H-2A ‘one-stop shop’ promise

Emails show labor department struggling to deliver on H-2A ‘one-stop shop’ promise

This article was originally published by our Rural News Network partner, Investigate Midwest. by Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest Originally published March 3, 2026 Key takeaways * After it was announced, industry groups sought clarification on what the purpose of the new Office of Immigration Policy was. Officials replied that it was

High pesticide-use counties often have higher-than-average late-stage cancer rates

High pesticide-use counties often have higher-than-average late-stage cancer rates

This article was originally published by our Rural News Network partner, Investigate Midwest. by Ben Felder, Investigate Midwest Originally published March 16, 2026 Seventy-one percent of counties that spray the most glyphosate have late-stage non-Hodgkin lymphoma incidence rates above the national average, according to a new data

Argentina rarely sold beef to the U.S. Now it surpasses major trade partners

Argentina rarely sold beef to the U.S. Now it surpasses major trade partners

This article was originally published by our Rural News Network partner, Investigate Midwest. by John McCracken, Investigate Midwest Originally published March 11, 2026 A decade ago, the United States imported less than half a million dollars' worth of beef products from Argentina. Since 2016, those imports have topped $1

Farm bankruptcies jumped 46% in 2025 as debt loads and costs rise

Farm bankruptcies jumped 46% in 2025 as debt loads and costs rise

This article was originally published by our Rural News Network partner, Investigate Midwest. by Lauren Cross, Investigate Midwest February 25, 2026 Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies rose 46% in 2025 — to 315 filings compared to 216 in 2024, marking the third year in a row that filings increased, according to the