U.S. crops ready for picking, but farm workers in short supply It’s nearly apple-picking time in Washington’s Yakima Valley. Cherry season will be around for a few more weeks, and a bounty of other fruits and vegetables are maturing on branches and in fields.
“The orchards are big and beautiful,” said Dan Fazio, executive director of the Washington Farm Labor Association. More
Ebola virus re-emerges in Congolese conflict zone KINSHASA, Congo — At least four new cases of the Ebola virus have emerged in Congo’s northeast, just a week after an outbreak in the northwest was declared over, the country’s health ministry said Wednesday.
There was no indication the two outbreaks, separated by more than 1,553 miles, are related, Health Minister Dr. More
Trump pressures China with threat to crank up size of proposed tariffs WASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday tried to increase pressure on China to change its trade practices by directing administration officials to consider more than doubling the size of proposed tariffs he has already threatened to slap on $200 billion in imports.
But the administration stopped short of actually making such a move, raising questions about whether it was a negotiating ploy in its widening trade war with China. More
Photographer joins bear hunt, but not to kill The largest grizzly hunt in the Lower 48 in more than 40 years is set to open next month in Wyoming, and more than 7,000 people applied for a chance to kill one of up to 22 bears. Among the tiny number of people who won the draw for permits is a wildlife photographer who has produced some of the most famous images of the area’s grizzlies.
Thomas Mangelsen, who has lived near Grand Teton National Park for four decades, said this week that he will use the permit to shoot bears as he’s always done – with a camera, not a gun. More
Sen. Collins says it’s ‘unbelievable’ that Trump wants to stop Russia probe Donald Trump called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to halt Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election, ramping up his attacks on the probe as the president’s former campaign chairman goes on trial for unrelated criminal charges. More
Food Truck and Music Festival returns to Randolph on April 27 The annual Randolph Food Truck and Music Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at County College of Morris in ... 04/15/2024 - 4:01 am | View Link
What to expect at SC Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns to the Palmetto State for the ninth year. The family-friendly event takes place Saturday, May 18 from 12 p.m. to 5 ... 04/11/2024 - 11:38 am | View Link
Weekend best bets: Pimento Cheese Festival, food truck rodeo April 13: Pimento Cheese Festival - Enjoy live music and other activities at Downtown Cary Park, grab a drink from local breweries, and taste some of the best pimento cheese samples from local ... 04/11/2024 - 12:30 am | View Link
Uptown’s Spring Food Truck Festival held Saturday afternoon Festivalgoers got to enjoy several food trucks serving a variety of cuisines at Woodruff Park and Dillingham Bridge. 04/7/2024 - 11:35 am | View Link
Food Truck Festival to come to Florence with 30+ vendors The Florence Center is excited for the Florence Food Truck Festival next weekend April 12 & 13.The festival will include over 30 local and regional delectable ... 04/6/2024 - 7:08 am | View Link