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In this episode, Craig Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Speare Memorial Hospital, shares his vision for strengthening rural healthcare through strategic partnerships, workforce development, and expanded access to care. He discusses the opportunities and challenges facing independent critical access hospitals as they invest in sustainable growth and plan for the future of their communities.

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Heatwave conditions are particularly testing for dairy cows, and dairy farmers. Figures from the industry body, the AHDB, showed a 34 million litre reduction in milk arriving at British processors in June this year, compared to the same time last year, with the record temperatures the main cause. The UK is not alone, drops in milk production in Germany and France are bringing one small glimmer of hope. There are signs that the long slump in prices brought about by a global oversupply is starting to reverse.Andy Burnham moves into 10 Downing Street today, as he becomes the UK's 59th Prime Minister, the seventh in ten years. The relationship between Sir Keir Starmer's government and the farming community soured over Inheritance Tax, and England's stop-start sustainable farming incentive. Wildlife and landscape conservation groups were less than enamoured with a shift in emphasis away from protection and towards 'build baby build'. So what's the one thing they want the new Prime Minister to make his priority?The Royal Welsh Show begins today, and all week we're exploring how Welsh farming policy is evolving.Presenter: Charlotte Smith Producer: Sarah Swadling

AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by Lisa Greenhill, Chief Organizational Health Officer for the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). This episode of Have You Herd is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and Bovikalk. Is your fresh cow calcium supplement protecting dairy cows' full potential? BOVIKALC® bolus contains the two critical forms of calcium for immediate and lasting performance with no filler ingredients. For more than 20 years, BOVIKALC has consistently delivered what fresh cows need—right when they need it most. Talk to your Boehringer Ingelheim representative to see why BOVIKALC boluses are designed for milking greatness. Find out more information about BOVIKALC boluses at this link.  Enrollment at veterinary schools has doubled over the last 20 years and currently there are approximately 17,000 veterinary students in U.S. schools and another 3000-4000 U.S. students in foreign schools. Demographics of students has changes during that time period as well with females comprising 86% of students and 30% of students are non-white. Students now fill out a common application and each student applies to 5-6 schools. The national applicant:seat ratio is currently 2.4 but each institution applicant:seat ratio varies. Greenhill discusses the gender disparity in veterinary schools and explains that the issues of fewer men in veterinary schools is due to fewer men obtaining a bachelor's degree. Only 37% of men in the U.S. complete a bachelor's degree compared to nearly half of women. Men also take longer to complete the degree compared to women.  Students from rural communities comprise about 20% of veterinary students. AABP membership data indicate that 70% of our members grew up in rural communities. Nationally, 23% of adults in rural communities have a bachelor's degree or higher. Greenhill discusses some of the challenges and barriers for students in rural communities to seek out a veterinary education including changes to loan regulations and Pell Grants, lack of educational opportunities, and evaluation of rural mixed animal versus urban companion animal experiences.  Find AABP survey information under the Member Resources page of the AABP website at this link.   

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Rural communities across the country face challenges including isolation, reduced access to services, and stigma around mental health. To address these issues, IRD Duhallow Community Project – which serves parts of East Kerry as well as areas of North and mid Cork - brought together community groups and speakers from across policy, research and frontline services to explore practical approaches that can improve mental health outcomes for people living in rural settings. The IRD Duhallow Rural Mental Health Conference took place in Newmarket on Friday, July 17th. Sari Houlihan spoke to: Minister of State with responsibility for mental health Mary Butler Shane McHale, rural community health worker with IRD Duhallow Dr Eve Griffin who is CEO of the National Suicide Research Foundation Catherine Borgan, chair of the Sharing the Vision National Implementation Committee – Ireland’s policy on mental health. She is CEO of Suicide or Survive. To access the free online men's counselling service - go to www.yourmentalhealth.ie/men; online services for young people include https://mymind.org/ and https://spunout.ie/ Connect Counselling https://connectcounselling.ie/ is a freephone counselling service available 7 days a week from 5 to 9pm on 1800477477. The Samaritans may be contacted any time https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/samaritans-ireland/ Funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

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Carlos Correa da Rosa, extensionista rural da Emater-RS/Ascar, participou do programa Direto ao Ponto para falar sobre a Proposta 1 da Consulta Popular, voltada ao fortalecimento da agricultura familiar.

Un grave siniestro vial se produjo anoche en la Ruta Provincial 101, a unos 14 kilómetros al sur de Realicó, cuando una pareja oriunda de General Pico colisionó fuertemente contra un vacuno que se encontraba suelto sobre la calzada. El dueño de los animales se encuentra identificado.En diálogo con la prensa, el Subcomisario Martín Tachini, jefe circunstancial de la Comisaría Departamental de Realicó, brindó detalles sobre el violento accidente y la situación de los involucrados. "Tuvimos un llamado a la línea de emergencia sobre un siniestro en la Ruta 101. Efectivamente, una Volkswagen Surán que volvía de Realicó hacia General Pico con un matrimonio de esa ciudad colisionó contra un vacuno suelto", explicó el jefe policial.  

Agro 4x4 #13 | Nova tarifa dos EUA, crédito rural e safra recorde no BrasilNesta semana, o Agro 4x4 analisa os principais acontecimentos que movimentaram o mercado agrícola.O destaque é a confirmação da tarifa de 25% dos Estados Unidos sobre parte dos produtos brasileiros. Entenda quais cadeias do agronegócio podem ser impactadas e por que o mercado reagiu de forma diferente da esperada.Também falamos sobre as medidas aprovadas em Brasília para renegociação das dívidas rurais e mudanças na legislação do frete, além da nova estimativa da Conab para a safra brasileira de grãos, que alcançou um novo recorde.Neste episódio:00:00 – Abertura00:18 – Indicadores de mercado01:26 – Tarifa dos EUA: impactos para o agro brasileiro02:28 – Senado avança em medidas sobre crédito rural e frete03:47 – Número da semana: safra recorde no BrasilO Agro 4x4 é o resumo semanal da Castrolanda com os principais movimentos do mercado agrícola, traduzindo notícias e indicadores em informações práticas para apoiar a tomada de decisão do produtor rural.Se você gostou deste conteúdo, deixe seu like, inscreva-se no canal e compartilhe este episódio com outros produtores e profissionais do agro.

High voltage transmission lines have been making farmers and country firefighters angry for a long time. With a line proposed that would connect Windfarm electricity to Melbourne and beyond, Rural reporter Gabrielle Hodson caught up with Jason Barratt - who farms at Gre Gre and is captain of the Traynors Lagoon CFA. He says there's "no way in hell" he'd sent crews in to battle a blaze on a property where there's a massive tranmission line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carlos Correa da Rosa, extensionista rural da Emater-RS/Ascar, participou do programa Direto ao Ponto para falar sobre a Proposta 1 da Consulta Popular, voltada ao fortalecimento da agricultura familiar.

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Rural Strides is a walking community around the Western Weald, the area around Petersfield A successful campaign 20 years or so ago had it included in the South Downs (and we learn why.) Rural Strides takes people walking round the Western Weald. Organiser Malinka van der Gaauw speaks to Mike Waddington about why people book to explore our area, and discover history, environment and often peace. Malinka will launch three new walks in August around the phrase 'the butcher, baker and candlestick maker.' Rural Strides newsletter can be subscribed to at Rural Strides - Walk the Western Weald with usSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No episódio #117 do podcast Marketing Digital & Agronegócio, Ben Martin Balik recebe Mayra Delfino, liderança do CONACREDI, para uma conversa sobre crédito rural, governança e o amadurecimento das decisões no agronegócio. Em um cenário que exige mais análise, responsabilidade e preparo, crédito não pode ser tratado apenas como recurso disponível. Ele envolve critérios, processos, gestão de risco, conhecimento de mercado e clareza sobre as consequências de cada decisão. Com quase uma década à frente do CONACREDI, Mayra compartilha sua visão sobre os desafios da concessão de crédito no agro, a importância da qualificação técnica e o papel do networking na construção de um setor mais preparado. Muito prazer, eu sou o Ben Martin Balik, especialista em agromarketing de performance e fundador da @leadcultura e da @chaagromkt. Meu propósito é simples: tirar o agro do marketing “no improviso” e colocar você em um caminho de demanda previsível, com método, métricas e execução.

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Neste episódio do Agro Resenha, Paulo Ozaki conversa com Luiz Vizeu sobre mecanização agrícola, tecnologia tropical, gestão no agro e os bastidores da cadeia do amendoim no Brasil. A resenha passa pela evolução das máquinas no campo, o papel da Agrishow, os desafios de adaptação de tecnologias às condições brasileiras e a importância de olhar para margem, não só para produtividade. Um papo valioso para produtores, técnicos, gestores e profissionais do agronegócio que querem entender oportunidades, riscos e decisões estratégicas além da porteira. PARCEIROS DESTE EPISÓDIO Este episódio foi gravado diretamente de uma das maiores feiras agrícolas do Brasil, a AGRISHOW em Ribeirão Preto/SP, em uma parceria do Agro Resenha com o Grupo Piccin. O Grupo Piccin, que hoje contempla o foco de trabalho em equipamentos, componentes e inovação, começou com o trabalho de um homem, Santo Piccin. Com a evolução da agricultura, os desafios se tornaram mais complexos, exigindo a utilização de implementos agrícolas mais eficientes. Grupo Piccin: excelente em produzir o melhor para o campo. Site: https://piccin.com.br/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grupopiccinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/grupopiccinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piccin-máquinas-agrícolas-ltdaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk4BdnkZnq7gObUiR0XQR7g Este episódio também foi trazido até você pela SCADIAgro! A SCADIAgro trabalha diariamente com o compromisso de garantir aos produtores rurais as informações que tornem a gestão econômica e fiscal de suas propriedades mais sustentável e eficiente. Com mais de 30 anos no mercado, a empresa desenvolve soluções de gestão para produtores rurais espalhados pelo Brasil através de seu software. SCADIAgro: Simplificando a Gestão para o Produtor Rural Site: https://scadiagro.com.br/Podcast Gestão Rural: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cSnKbi7Ad3bcZV9nExfMi?si=766354cb313f4785Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scadiagro/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scadiagroYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxErIaU0zBkCAmFqkMohcQ E por fim, esse episódio também tem apoio da Nutripura Nutrição e Pastagem! A Nutripura, que tem como base valores como honestidade, qualidade e inovação nos produtos e excelência no atendimento, atua há mais de 20 anos no segmento pecuário, oferecendo os melhores produtos e serviços aos pecuaristas. Fique ligado nos artigos que saem no Blog Canivete e no podcast CaniveteCast! Com certeza é o melhor conteúdo sobre pecuária que você irá encontrar na internet. Nutripura: O produto certo, na hora certa. Site: http://www.nutripura.com.brBlog Canivete: https://www.nutripura.com.br/pub/blog-canivete/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutripura/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nutripura/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutripura/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TvNutripura INTERAJA COM O AGRO RESENHAInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/agroresenhaTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/agroresenhaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/agroresenhaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/agroresenhaCanal do Telegram: https://t.me/agroresenhaCanal do WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/arp-zap-01 E-MAILSe você tem alguma sugestão de pauta, reclamação ou dúvida envie um e-mail para contato@agroresenha.com.br QUERO PATROCINARSe você deseja posicionar sua marca junto ao Agro Resenha Podcast, envie um e-mail para contato@agroresenha.com.br FICHA TÉCNICAApresentação: Paulo OzakiProdução: Agro ResenhaConvidado: Luiz VizeuEdição: Will OliveiraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rural communities are often defined by their resilience, but resilience doesn't happen by accident. It is built through partnerships, shared purpose, and people who choose to invest in the places they call home. As CEO of the Shiawassee Family YMCA and a longtime leader in education and community development, Laura Archer understands what it takes to help rural communities not just survive, but truly thrive.Featured in 'The Unhidden Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.comGuest: Laura ArcherHost: Allié McGuireMusic by: Itay KashtiProduced by: AwareNow Media

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Harvesting Connections: City Life Meets Rural Rhythms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-07-18-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap sárgás fényáradatban sütötte a vidéki epermezőt.En: The sun shone down on the country strawberry field in a yellowish flood of light.Hu: Egy kis dombon állt a tanya, amely odalent tekintett a hatalmas epersorokra.En: On a small hill stood the farmhouse, gazing down at the vast rows of strawberries.Hu: Az idilli tájat végtelen zöld dombok fogták közre, meleg és nyugodt volt mindenütt.En: The idyllic landscape was enclosed by endless green hills, warm and calm all around.Hu: Zoltán, a városi író, inspirációt keresett.En: Zoltán, the city writer, was searching for inspiration.Hu: Azt remélte, hogy a természet egyszerűsége segít majd alkotói válságán.En: He hoped that the simplicity of nature might help with his creative block.Hu: Eszter, aki mindig is szeretett volna többet megtudni a fenntartható gazdálkodásról, szintén ott töltötte a nyarat.En: Eszter, who had always wanted to learn more about sustainable farming, was also spending the summer there.Hu: Nem ismerték egymást korábban, de a farm munkával és lehetőségekkel teli volt, és lassan összehozta őket.En: They hadn't known each other before, but the farm was full of work and opportunities, slowly bringing them together.Hu: Reggelente együtt szedték az epret, izzadva a nyári melegben.En: In the mornings, they picked strawberries together, sweating in the summer heat.Hu: Zoltán eleinte küszködött.En: Zoltán struggled at first.Hu: A kényelmes városi életet megszokva, a föld művelése különösen nehéz volt számára.En: Used to the comfortable city life, working the land was particularly difficult for him.Hu: Az ásó és a kapálás monoton ritmusa azonban lassan megnyugtatóvá vált, mintha a természet ritmusa csendesen beszélgetett volna vele.En: However, the monotonous rhythm of digging and hoeing slowly became soothing, as if the rhythm of nature was quietly conversing with him.Hu: Eszter számára a falusi élet elsőre ijesztőnek tűnt.En: For Eszter, rural life initially seemed daunting.Hu: A természet szépsége lenyűgözte, de a munka intenzitása új kihívások elé állította.En: She was captivated by the beauty of nature, but the intensity of the work presented new challenges.Hu: Ám ahogy telt az idő, megértette, hogy a föld közelsége és az epermező csendje újfajta tiszteletet és erőt adhat számára.En: Yet as time passed, she realized that the closeness to the land and the silence of the strawberry field could offer her a new kind of respect and strength.Hu: Ahogy a napok múltak, Zoltán elhatározta, hogy rendszeres szüneteket tart a munkában.En: As the days went by, Zoltán decided to take regular breaks from work.Hu: Kicsit sétálva merült el a természetben, eközben pedig jegyzetfüzetébe írta le benyomásait.En: He would take short walks, immersing himself in nature, and jotting down his impressions in a notebook.Hu: Eszter, látva kitartását és érdeklődését, úgy döntött, hogy meghosszabbítja önkéntességét a tanyán, hogy jobban megértse a vidéki élet árnyalatait.En: Seeing his perseverance and curiosity, Eszter decided to extend her volunteering at the farm to better understand the nuances of rural life.Hu: Egy péntek délutáni vihar nyomán az ég hirtelen elsötétült, és a szél vadul söpört végig a mezőn.En: Following a Friday afternoon storm, the sky suddenly darkened, and the wind swept wildly across the field.Hu: Zoltán és Eszter együtt futottak ki, hogy megvédjék a termést az esőtől.En: Zoltán and Eszter ran out together to protect the crops from the rain.Hu: Miközben védelmet kerestek a növényeknek, felfedezték, mennyire különböző erősségeik mennyire kiegészítik egymást.En: While seeking refuge for the plants, they discovered how their different strengths complemented each other.Hu: Együtt hatékonyan dolgoztak, megőrizve a farm termését.En: Together, they worked effectively, preserving the farm's harvest.Hu: A vihar után tiszta lett az ég.En: After the storm, the sky cleared.Hu: Zoltán úgy érezte, hogy a mezőn átélt kaland és Eszter megingathatatlan elkötelezettsége új erőt adott neki.En: Zoltán felt that the adventure experienced in the field and Eszter's unwavering dedication had given him new energy.Hu: Elkezdett írni, most már inspiráltan és céltudatosan.En: He began to write, now inspired and purposeful.Hu: Eszter pedig eldöntötte, hogy az agrár-fenntarthatósággal szeretne foglalkozni a jövőben.En: Eszter decided she wanted to pursue agricultural sustainability in the future.Hu: Ahogy a nyár végéhez közeledett, mindketten úgy érezték, hogy valami új és értékes dolgot találtak egymásban és önmagukban.En: As summer drew to a close, they both felt they had found something new and valuable in each other and within themselves.Hu: Megállapodtak abban, hogy továbbra is találkozni fognak, hiszen a mezőn szerzett emlékek és közös tapasztalataik összekötötték őket.En: They agreed to keep meeting because the memories and shared experiences from the field had bonded them.Hu: És így Zoltán és Eszter útjaik különösen indultak el egy új, közös úton, az epermező közepén, ahol az inspiráció, a kihívás és a szeretet találkoztak.En: And so, Zoltán and Eszter embarked on a new joint journey, where inspiration, challenge, and love converged in the middle of the strawberry field. Vocabulary Words:idyllic: idilligazing: tekintettinspiration: inspirációsimplicity: egyszerűségesustainable: fenntarthatómonotonous: monotonrhythm: ritmusaconversing: beszélgetettdaunting: ijesztőnekcaptivated: lenyűgözteintensity: intenzitásachallenges: kihívásokperseverance: kitartásátcuriosity: érdeklődésétnuances: árnyalataitstorm: viharrefuge: védelmetcomplemented: kiegészítikharvest: terméstcleared: tisztaunwavering: megingathatatlandedication: elkötelezettségepurposeful: céltudatosanadventure: kalandbonded: összekötöttconverged: találkoztakvast: hatalmasendless: végtelenoverwhelmed: küszködöttimmersing: merült

We created On the Record™ to give voters the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates asking for their vote.Too often, we are asked to make important decisions based on campaign ads, mailers, headlines, and short soundbites. I wanted to create something different: long-form conversations that allow voters to better understand who the candidates are, what they believe, and how they intend to lead.In this episode, I sit down with Mark Hodgson, a candidate for Washington State Representative in Washington's 24th Legislative District.Mark discusses his background as a father, grandfather, Navy combat veteran, 20-year law enforcement officer, Port Angeles City Council member, union member, and community volunteer.He shares how growing up with housing insecurity shaped his views on affordable housing and economic opportunity. He also reflects on working multiple jobs as a young adult, returning to his community after military service, helping his family preserve their home, and why he believes rural communities need stronger representation in Olympia.During our conversation, we discuss:• Affordable housing and housing instability• Living-wage and family-wage jobs• Rural healthcare access• Economic development• Public safety and constitutional rights• Supporting working families• LGBTQIA+ rights• Listening to people with different political perspectives• Compromise, leadership, and decision-making• Accountability to constituents• How he would measure success in officeMark also explains why he believes legislation should reflect the unique needs of rural communities rather than relying on one-size-fits-all policies created primarily for the I-5 corridor.Every candidate on the ballot for this office has been offered the same opportunity to participate in On the Record™.I am not here to tell you who to vote for. My goal is to give you the information you need to listen, compare the candidates, and make your own informed decision.Learn more about Mark Hodgson at MarkHodgson.org.Watch the full conversation, share it with another voter, and let me know what stood out to you.Subscribe at LeadersLeadThePodcast.com#OnTheRecord #MarkHodgson #WashingtonPolitics #24thLegislativeDistrict #Election2026 #PortAngeles #OlympicPeninsula #LeadersLeadPodcast

In this episode, Dave Estorge, vice president of rural strategy at FMOL Health, shares how building authentic relationships with rural hospitals, improving care coordination, and expanding transfer collaboration are strengthening access to care. He also discusses why humility, trust, and mission-driven leadership are essential to supporting rural communities and improving patient outcomes.

KANSAS WATER WARS: DATA CENTERS VS. FARMS IN THE FIGHT FOR THE OGALLALA AQUIFER Water is running out in Kansas, and a new competitor just showed up: data centers. Trent Loos heads to Sedgwick County to sit down with retired agronomist John Hecht and Mike Betzen for a hard look at the state's…More Info

This week on Country life, the team chat to Irish farmer and author John Connell and heads to East Timor to see how money earnt in New Zealand orchards is benefiting those back home.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:54 - Rural news wrap5:27 - Yarn on a farm: Sheep, beef and trees in South Otago12:32 - John Connell: Life lessons from those who work on the land24:53 - A Ticket to a Better Life: Timor-Leste enters New Zealand's RSE programme45:59 - A word from the late Sam NeillWith thanks to:Nigel WoodheadJohn ConnellLoua Ward, José Ramos-Horta, Cherie Drummond, Marcos Dias and family, Pedro Suarez and Anna ThomasThe late Sir Sam Neill - you can find our preview interview with him hereProducer Anna Thomas travelled to Timor-Leste with assistance from the Asia New Zealand FoundationMake sure you're following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don't miss new episodes every Friday evening.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

China has unveiled a five-year plan to strengthen the protection of soil, groundwater and the rural ecological environment, outlining key tasks from 2026 to 2030.

In this episode, host farmers Sophie Gregory and Ally Hunter Blair put some listener questions about farm diversification and viticulture, to Annabelle Rout, a lawyer from Birketts LLP. Annabelle is also Birkett's Head of Viticulture. 

JC COLE TALKS FARM COSTS, ENERGY, AND GOVERNMENT CONTROL Trent Loos welcomes JC Cole from New Jersey for a hard-hitting conversation about the pressures facing American agriculture today. The two dig into skyrocketing input costs, rising energy prices, and how government intervention is reshaping…

Rural Health Today is pleased to welcome today's guest, Brock Sherva, chief executive officer of Northwood Deaconess Health Center in North Dakota. Rural hospitals play a unique and vital role in their communities. In this episode, Brock will share how he's leading his hospital to close care gaps and serve rural patient populations with the services they need. We'll talk about nonprofit healthcare, unique service lines, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow Brock Sherva on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/brock-sherva-9b1544a1/ Follow Northwood Deaconess Health Center on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/company/northwood-deaconess-hc/https://www.facebook.com/NDHC1

An overseas proposal to take-over running the largest port in the South Island is causing concern for some locals. Rural reporter Monique Steele reports.

Resumen de noticias de LA NACION de la tarde del 1 de julio de 2026 - edición de la tarde

In so-called “red states” and “blue states” around the US, from rural areas to urban centers, the explosion of new data center projects is impacting residents in poor, working-class, and middle-class communities alike. In this episode of Working People, we speak with a diverse panel of residents fighting new and proposed data center projects in Texas and Maryland about what it means for you and your community when one of these loud, polluting, energy- and water-guzzling behemoths comes to your town—and how to fight back.Panelists include: Cheryl Shadden, a registered nurse anesthetist who lives right next to the site of a Marathon bitcoin mine in Granbury, Texas; Karen Pearson, a licensed professional counselor and a resident of Granbury who also lives right next to the Marathon bitcoin mine; Dr. Shannon Wolf, Precinct Chair in Hood County, who lives three miles from the Marathon bitcoin mine; Craig Jackson, a resident of Granbury who lives 300 feet from the site of a new proposed data center, and who is also a plaintiff in a current lawsuit residents have filed against the city of Granbury; Micaiah Lloyd, a grassroots organizer and resident of Charles County, Maryland, who lives near the site of a proposed data center; Hillary Gonzalez, an eco-poet, author, founder of Sacred Parks & Waterways, and a resident of Baltimore, Maryland, who lives right next to the site of Johns Hopkins University's future Data Science and Artificial Intelligence complex.Additional links/info: Protect Hood County website and Facebook pageSacred Parks & Waterways website and InstagramViral MS Now clip featuring Cheryl Shadden of Granbury, TexasMaximillian Alvarez, Working People / TRNN, “A bitcoin mine in Texas is ‘killing us slowly,' local residents say”Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / TRNN, “‘Like being tortured': Texas residents living next to bitcoin mine are getting sick and being ignored”Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / TRNN, “Toxic Avengers: America's poisoned and abandoned communities must stand together or die”Christine Condon, Maryland Matters, “Data center frustrations cause upheaval in county primary elections”Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, KERA News, “Granbury residents sue city over data center plan, allege Texas Open Meetings Act violations”Featured Music: Jules Taylor, Working People Theme SongCredits: Audio Post-Production: Jules TaylorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Nelly Burdette, Psy D, shares her journey from healthcare professional to political candidate, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, health equity, and addressing local issues like housing and public trust. Her approach highlights how expertise in public health can reshape legislative priorities at the state level, especially in a diverse district.Key Topics:Nelly Burdette's background in healthcare and what motivated her to run for State SenateThe significance of running at the community level versus higher officeHow her public health experience informs her legislative prioritiesThe pressing issues in her district: healthcare access, affordable housing, and agingStrategies for rebuilding trust and engagement within the communityThe importance of creative solutions to housing shortages, avoiding green space developmentThe role of small businesses and local economic healthThe dynamic district of Lincoln, North Smithfield, and North ProvidenceHer stance on local legislative support and recent political debatesThe challenge of infrastructure and resource sustainability for new housing projectsHer motivation for challenging the incumbent and the potential impact on local politicsThe importance of party involvement and tactical campaigning in local racesTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction / background and political campaign02:03 - Why focus on local community engagement over higher offices04:46 - Support from Democratic groups and her community-based approach08:25 - Major gaps in healthcare access and affordability in Rhode Island10:21 - Vision for a better Rhode Island: Health, Aging, and Small Business13:10 - Creative housing solutions: repurposing abandoned buildings and green space preservation15:21 - Trust issues in Lincoln and rebuilding community ties17:46 - The importance of local legislation and community responsiveness20:06 - Immediate legislative priorities: healthcare and affordable housing initiatives21:02 - Support for local policies and her stance on key political issues22:41 - Challenges with housing development on Wilbur Road and sustainability concerns24:28 - The broader significance of community-level leadership and expertise in governance26:08 - Final thoughts on running to create meaningful change and the role of political strategySupport the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

JAY TRUITT TALKS FEED MILL FIRES AND THE FIGHT OVER AI DATA CENTERS ON FARMLAND Trent Loos welcomes Jay Truitt from Texas for a hard-hitting look at issues shaking rural America. The two dig into a troubling rise in feed mill fires, breaking down decades of data and the real dangers farmers and…

Farm country has been waiting on a new farm bill for almost two years. Angie Craig, the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee and a Minnesota congresswoman now running for the state's open Senate seat, joins Heidi and Joel to talk about what's holding it up, what tariffs have cost rural families, and why farm bankruptcies are becoming as much a security question as an economic one.Angie covers the imbalance that lets large agribusiness thrive while beginning farmers struggle to get a foothold, what immigration enforcement means for rural communities, and where she thinks the next farm bill needs to go if it's going to help anyone outside the biggest operations.In this episode:The status of the farm bill and what it means for small and beginning farmersThe impact of trade tariffs on U.S. agricultureRising farm bankruptcies and farm suicidesRebuilding trust and economic resilience in rural communitiesPolitical dynamics in Congress between Republican and Democratic membersElection timing and Minnesota's primary processICE reform and immigration policy's effect on rural laborResources & Links:Angie Craig Official WebsiteConnect with Angie Craig:InstagramFacebookTwitterCongresswoman Craig makes a solid case for where Washington has failed rural America, and where it goes from here. The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project. To learn more, visit OneCountryProject.org, or find us on Substack (Onecountryproject.substack.com), and on YouTube, Bluesky, and Facebook (@onecountryproject). (00:00) - - Introduction: Craig's district and rural policy focus (00:34) - - Farm bill negotiations with Republicans (03:25) - - Family farmers and rising bankruptcies (05:40) - - Structuring a farm bill for small and beginning farmers (09:43) - - Tariffs, trade wars, and international markets (14:06) - - Policy decisions and rural mental health (16:02) - - Immigration enforcement and its effect on communities (18:22) - - Winning rural voters and rebuilding trust (24:06) - - Immigration reform: farm labor and DACA recipients (30:50) - - Bipartisanship and election timing (35:22) - - Craig's campaign goals and vision for Minnesota

A top ploughman is all at sea, with his tractor and the gear he needs for the world champs, a little off course. Southlander Mark Dillon, a top competitor in his field, is off to the world ploughing championship in Croatia in September. His gear is being shipped and was supposed to arrive ahead of the competition - but there's been delays and now it's a race to get it there in time. Mark Dillon spoke to Lisa Owen.

Scale is becoming a competitive advantageBody copy: Rural broadband providers can no longer rely on a “build it and they will come” approach. Tougher competition demands aggressive strategy. In this episode of All Day Digital, industry expert Chad Duval explains how and why operators must clearly communicate their long-term advantages while delivering stronger customer experiences and value.

Medical missionaries are often called upon to provide care that is beyond the scope of their training and previous experience. This interactive case presentation looks at the realities of clinical decision-making in a critically ill snakebitten patient, and offers suggestions on how to navigate similar challenging situations.

Part 7 with Geordie Lillis from Creators of Awesome, and it takes a heavy turn. Geordie starts light, growing up on a bit of land outside Dalby with his old man teaching at the local state school, and reckons Progress Street in Kwinalei has seen the least progress of any street in the country. The pub's shut down too, so it's Kaimkillenbun for a feed these days.Then he tells the yarn about his high school principal, Stacey Train, who years later was one of the three people involved in the Wieambilla shootings. Geordie's memory of her is a good one. The day a supply teacher marched him and his mates off the school oval for climbing trees at lunch, dumped them in Stacey's office, and Stacey just looked at them and said “you probably shouldn't have been in the tree, so walk out of here and look sad.” Geordie talks about the subtle signs he can see looking back, the family relationships that were already breaking down, and what it's like watching someone you knew as a decent human end up somewhere unthinkable. His take is that you've got to watch who you surround yourself with, because you never know where you end up. Need a video done? Find Creators of Awesome. ⚠️ Explicit content. This episode discusses a fatal shooting.

News from the rural farming sector.

Send us a MessageIn this episode of Culture Change RX, Sue welcomes back Doug Morse, Principal of Strategic Planning at Capstone Leadership Solutions, for a conversation about a different approach to strategy.Rather than trying to be slightly better than the hospital down the road, Doug challenges organizations to ask a much bigger question:What unique value can only your organization provide?Together, Sue and Doug explore why differentiation isn't enough, why rural hospitals must identify their unique value, and how strategic clarity creates the focus, alignment, and momentum needed for long-term success.The conversation also introduces one of Doug's most powerful questions:"What are you willing to promise your patients?"For leaders feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities, long to-do lists, and initiative fatigue, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on strategy, execution, and the future of rural healthcare.Doug's past podcast episodes:Growth and Culture Accelerators:  Nimble Planning and Continuous LearningClarity Over Chaos: Making Strategy Work in Rural HealthcareConnect with Doug:Doug@CapstoneLeadership.netDoug's LinkedIn[FREE Webinar] A 5-Step Approach to Achieving Nursing Excellence in Rural Hospitals:  Aug 11 at Noon ETMany rural hospitals need a proven approach for creating and sustaining nursing excellence. Join Capstone for a special 1-hour webinar where we will overview our proven 5-step approach for achieving nursing care improvements that take hold and last.Register here: https://capstoneleadership-net.zoom.us/meeting/register/gCRrqIc2QeK7mj-1gzIJsgHi! I'm Sue Tetzlaff. I'm a culture and execution strategist for small and rural healthcare organizations - helping them to be the provider and employer-of-choice so they can keep care local and margins strong.For decades, I've worked with healthcare organizations to navigate the people-side of healthcare, the part that can make or break your results. What I've learned is this: culture is not a soft thing. It's the hardest thing, and it determines everything.When you're ready to take your culture to the next level, here are three ways I can help you:1. Listen to the Culture Change RX PodcastEvery week, I share conversations with leaders who are transforming healthcare workplaces and strategies for keeping teams engaged, patients loyal, and margins healthy. 2. Subscribe to our Email NewsletterGet practical tips, frameworks, and leadership tools delivered right to your inbox—plus exclusive content you won't find on the podcast.

GLOBAL LABOR MARKETS, IMMIGRATION, AND THE ROOTS OF AMERICAN COLLOQUIALISMS WITH HANK VOGLER Hank Vogler joins Trent Loos from Nevada for a wide-ranging talk on global labor and agriculture. Hank breaks down how improved communication has changed international work opportunities, comparing U.S…

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Honoring Military Families Through Christmas Trees and Community Support On today's episode of Rural Route, host Trent Loos is joined by Rick Dungey, Executive Director of the Christmas Spirit Foundation, for an inspiring conversation about Christmas tree farming and the remarkable Trees for…

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Michael Cloud Duguay and his collaborators toured rural towns in Newfoundland looking for something very specific to record: old organs in churches that are experiencing dwindling attendance. The result is a haunting album that serves both as rich sound art featuring the remaining organs of Newfoundland, but also as documentation of community, memory and faith — both religious and otherwise.

In this episode, Bob Berbeco, CIO, Mahaska Health, shares how his team is taking a disciplined approach to AI by focusing on workflow improvement, governance, and measurable outcomes rather than chasing trends. He also discusses building internal AI capabilities, reducing clinician burden, and ensuring technology strengthens human connections in healthcare.

Joe Rodriguez (co-founder, Guide Anesthesia) sits down with Randy Moore (EVP and National Chief CRNA, NorthStar Anesthesia) and Gary Keeling (VP of Anesthesia Services, Coronis RCM). Three seats, three vantage points on the same business. Let the spicy takes flow. First docket: the Arizona reimbursement fight. Gary calls the QZ cut a pure money grab. Randy steelmans the insurer's lobbyist before dismantling him, and explains why the hospitals least prepared to absorb the hit will be the ones paying it. Joe walks through why reimbursement parity doesn't raise costs when subsidies fill the gap, and tells the story of the insurer that paid patients directly for eight years. Second docket: the Texas non-compete case. Gary argues exits should hurt but not kill. Randy says hospitals deserve the right to fire bad vendors, but a $30 million buyout is anti-competitive. Joe draws the line between covenants that trap clinicians and the non-solicit rule that just says don't be shady. Plus: why the resume from Hawaii is a red flag, and what the law of inertia does to anesthesia groups that confuse stability with health. Takeaways: The QZ cut is not a savings. It's a transfer. Hospitals backstop anesthesia economics, so a 15% commercial reimbursement cut flows through subsidies to hospitals and ultimately taxpayers, while insurers book the difference. Reimbursement parity does not raise costs in anesthesia. Compensation sits above reimbursement and subsidies fill the gap, so cutting one payer's rate changes who pays, not how much is paid. The facilities that use QZ most are the ones least able to absorb the cut. Rural and underserved programs run closest to the margin, which makes this bad policy independent of the scope debate. CRNAs can lose non-compete fights. In the Texas case, the new employer contractually agreed to cover legal costs and damages, and the court sided with the original group anyway. A buyout promise is not a shield. The covenant you signed is enforceable as written, and "I read online it's unenforceable" is not a legal strategy. The line is solicitation, not competition. A non-solicit protects the group that gave you access to its surgeons and referrals without trapping you in place. Competing down the street is fair game. Taking the business with you is shady. Switching costs are a strategy. A $30 million buyout stops being protection and becomes a hostage situation. Hospitals should be able to fire bad vendors at a price that hurts but doesn't kill. Sign contracts like you plan airways. Have a plan A, B, and C for your exit before the honeymoon period ends, because the group that looks great at signing may not look great in year three. Want more Dr. Joe Rodriguez? Tik Tok: @jrodcrna21 Instagram: @jrod.crna & @abouttherestpod YouTube: @AboutTheRest Thanks for my co-hosts: Randy Moore (EVP & National Chief CRNA, NorthStar Anesthesia) Gary Keeling (VP of Anesthesia Services, Coronis RCM) To Learn More about Human Content Visit: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.human-content.com⁠⁠⁠ To Learn More about About The Rest Visit: www.abouttherest.com Got a Question? hello@abouttherest.com Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices