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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, released on February 11, 2025, provides key updates on U.S. and global agricultural markets, with shifts in wheat, corn, rice, and livestock sectors shaping the year’s economic outlook. Wheat: Increased Domestic Use Lowers U.S. Ending Stocks The…
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The Department of Energy’s (DOE) preliminary list of National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs), designated large swaths of land across multiple states for potential transmission projects. The proposed corridors could impact millions of acres of private property, triggering concerns over federal overreach and property rights. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has called on Energy Secretary Chris Wright…
The Rent-Seeking Framework, Population Politics and Potential Health Risks– A Modern Land Grab or Necessary Infrastructure?
As reported in our previous articles, Balancing Energy Progress and Property Rights and Kansas Fights Back Against Federal Transmission Corridor Plans opposition to the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs) is growing among landowners, state officials, and advocacy groups in Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Concerns about eminent domain, environmental impacts, and potential health…
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Konkel’s Journalism Style and Linguistic Quirks Sam Konkel was not just a newspaper editor—he was a storyteller, historian, and chronicler of his time. As editor of The Boston World and later The Springfield Herald, he provided more than just news; he delivered a rich narrative of frontier life, regional politics, and the evolving American landscape.…
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The Springfield Herald Years – A Newspaper for the People A New Era for the Springfield Herald In July 1913, Sam Konkel took ownership of the Springfield Herald, marking the beginning of a transformative period for the only surviving newspaper in Baca County. For Konkel, this was more than just a business venture—it was a…
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Konkel’s Clever Wagon Fix: The 1910 Farm Hack That Went Viral In today’s world, viral content spreads through social media, but in 1910, the power of print media was just as effective—especially in agricultural communities that relied on newspapers for the latest farming tips. Sam Konkel, a frequent contributor to Missouri Valley Farmer, shared his…
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Introducing Sam Konkel – Pioneer Journalist of the High Plains A Life in Print: Who Was Sam Konkel? Few figures have captured the early history of southeastern Colorado with the depth, wit, and detail of Sam Konkel. A newspaper editor, historian, and passionate advocate for the settlement of Baca County, Konkel’s writings provide a rare…