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State officials say they'll start updating Iowa's coronavirus data website three times a week, instead of once a week. One of the Iowans arrested for alleged involvement in the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol is going back to jail after violating the terms of his release. Plus, The USDA and conservationists say planting cover crops play a big role in preserving the soil. Harvest Public Media's Seth Bodine reports on how some farmers in drier regions think differently.
Eat Your Heartland Out is a series dedicated to the rich, yet often overlooked, culinary depth of the American Midwest. We will debut the show tomorrow night, and here to tell us all about it is the host of the show, Capri Cafaro. ~~~ More shoppers are buying Impossible Burgers, Beyond Meat and other meat alternatives made from plants. Now, smaller businesses are jumping on the trend, too. But as Harvest Public Media's Seth Bodine reports, while the industry is gaining traction, public perception is one of the biggest obstacles to more growth. ~~~ In an excerpt of the Conversations on Healthcare podcast, we hear from Dr. Rachel Levine, assistant secretary for health at the US Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Levine is the first transgender presidential appointee approved by the Senate. Among the topics are transgender legislation, telehealth for rural areas, and the latest news on COVID vaccinations.
Graduation ceremonies at many Iowa colleges and universities are closer to normal this year, with many holding events in-person. But there are still precautions related to COVID-19. The Des Moines City Council will vote Monday evening on whether to extend the time for public comment during council meetings. But IPR's Grant Gerlock explains that the proposal would also limit the number of people who can speak. Plus, we hear from Harvest Public Media's Seth Bodine how higher commodity prices and record levels of government aid have boosted farmland values.
The University of Iowa has named an interim president until they fill the post that Bruce Harreld is leaving in May. Renters outside of Polk County can apply for federally-funded assistance starting next week. IPR's Kassidy Arena explains that the Iowa Finance Authority will administer $195 million for people who have experienced any financial hardships due to COVID-19. Plus, more shoppers are buying Impossible Burgers, Beyond Meat and other meat alternatives made from plants. But we hear from Harvest Public Media's Seth Bodine the industry still faces barriers.
There are fewer than 1,800 Black farmers in Oklahoma, and many are working second jobs to make a living. But Oklahoma once had a thriving agricultural community. In today's Signature Story, Harvest Public Media’s Seth Bodine explains how things have changed and visits one farmer trying to keep his a...
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - Mark Watne of the North Dakota Farmers Union joins us for a discussion of the pandemic assistance available in the agriculture industry. ~~~ COVID-19 has made it more difficult for farmers to sell produce — from farmers markets to restaurants, leaving food in the field. Harvest Public Media’s Seth Bodine reports on how one group in Oklahoma is helping farmers get excess food off the farm and to those who need it most. ~~~ Sue Balcom is here for a Main Street Eats discussion of apples. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay titled “Deep Deep Sea.”
COVID-19 has made it more difficult for farmers to sell produce — from farmers markets to restaurants, leaving food in the field. Harvest Public Media’s Seth Bodine reports on how one group in Oklahoma is helping farmers get excess food off the farm and to those who need it most.
The U.S. census efforts have been interrupted by COVID-19, forcing the Bureau to push back deadlines and adjust to the pandemic. In today's Signature Story, Harvest Public Media’s Seth Bodine reports rural community leaders are struggling to adapt.
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - One of the finalists for the Midwest Book Awards is “Stringing Rosaries: The History, the Unforgivable, and the Healing of Northern Plains American Indian Boarding School Survivors” by Denise Lajimodiere and published by the North Dakota University Press. The book is built around the stories of sixteen people who attended an Indian boarding school. It also takes a hopeful look toward a future. In a conversation from last year, she speaks with Ashley Thornberg about the boarding school experience. ~~~ Commentary from Bruce Berg: “Blow-by-Blow.” ~~~ Farmers in the Great Plains are in the middle of cutting their wheat crops. Even as more people bake during the pandemic, Harvest Public Media’s Seth Bodine reports some wheat farmers may need help to break even. ~~~ Helping Native Americans thrive is the mission of the Native American Development Center, and they recently received an important grant to assist in that effort. Bill Thomas visits with founder and
After a brief hiatus, hosts Seth Bodine and Isabelle Robles are back with more of Missouri Business Alert's Speaking Startup podcast. This week's show offers a glimpse of the entrepreneurial scene in Marshall. The mid-Missouri town was the destination for the latest installment of the Outstate project, which looks at entrepreneurship in small-town Missouri. In a sneak peek of our work from Marshall, we take a look at a staple of the town's business landscape — the square. (Stay tuned for much more from Marshall when the full project goes live later this month.) Then, we hear Isabelle's interview with Meghan Winegrad, the founder and CEO of Generopolis, a St. Louis-based social venture and online marketplace. She reflects on running a mission-based startup. Here's the full rundown: - 0:53 - Startup news and headlines - 2:26 - An audio postcard from the town square in Marshall - 7:36 - A conversation with Meghan Winegrad of Generpolis - 15:40 - Noteworthy entrepreneurship numbers and a quote for the road
Missouri Business Alert’s Speaking Startup podcast explores news and issues important to Missouri entrepreneurs. This week, we traveled to a Missouri farm to speak to local entrepreneur Jessica Baker about her new business: goat yoga. Then, we visited with Mindy McCubbin, one of the founders of a new angel investing group in Columbia, the Women’s Investment Network for Entrepreneurs. Here's the breakdown: • 1:52 - News and headlines • 4:06 - A look into the goat yoga industry • 8:58 - Conversation with Mindy McCubbin a founder of Women’s Investment Network for Entrepreneurs. • 17:44 - Noteworthy entrepreneurship numbers and a quote for the road Produced by Seth Bodine and Isabelle Robles.
Missouri Business Alert’s Speaking Startup podcast explores news and issues important to Missouri entrepreneurs. In this week's show: - 1:28 – Headlines from the past week in Missouri startup news - 2:52 – An excerpt from Pitchin', a new podcast about student startups - 6:47 – Talking capital with Kelly Sievers of the Women's Capital Connection in Kansas City - 13:20 – Noteworthy numbers from the week gone by and a quote to close Produced by Seth Bodine and Ralph Chapoco.
After months working to comply with state regulators, the only pig museum in the United States is open again for business. As KBIA’s Seth Bodine reports, the museum's owner dedicated herself to agricultural education after some unexpected life events.
On this episode of the Rocky Mountain Review the news team started with local news and sports done by Bjorn Larson. The team went into national and science news by SoGES after the break followed by the Rocky Mountain Music Segment by Seth Bodine. After the break, the team goes into their roundtable discussion on the […] The post Rocky Mountain Review: May 5, 2018 appeared first on KCSU FM.
Hard rocking Denver band, the Hot Apostles joined DJ TBD for the Local Lunch Hour show. Their classic tunes are filled with tons of soulful vocals and hard hitting instrumentation that strive to bring that classic rock sound back into the mainstream. Photos by Seth Bodine of The Collegian The post KCSU Music: Live-In-Studio with Hot Apostles appeared first on KCSU FM.
Photo by Seth Bodine, Collegian Fort Collins rapper Curci sits down with DJ Mimi during her weekly show, “I Am Not A Rapper”, to perform his songs ” What’ Going On” and “Level Up.” Mimi and Curci talk about artistic freedom, the complexities of the music industry, and robots and rocketships. Are you a local […] The post KCSU Music: Live In-studio with Curci appeared first on KCSU FM.
Photos by Seth Bodine, Collegian Fort Collins local artist Roy G Biv brings a nostalgic atmosphere to the KCSU studio that evokes the energies of classic eras like the 60s and 70s. Songs such as, “The Kids Just Wanna Dance,” and, “A Jukebox Tune,” exemplify the musician’s personal mission to embody happiness, peace, and […] The post KCSU Music: Live In-Studio with Roy G Biv appeared first on KCSU FM.