Atlantic farmer, ag business owner confirmed to USDA leadership role scott.stewart Aug 10, 2026 Aug 10, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An Atlantic farmer was confirmed Friday by the U.S. Senate to a leadership role he was appointed to nearly a year ago.kA 5:ClQ=ECQmkDA2?mv=6? $>:E9 H2D ?2>65 F?56CD64C6E2CJ 7@C CFC2= 56G6=@A>6?E 2E E96 &]$] s6A2CE>6?E @7 p8C:4F=EFC6[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2? 2??@F?46>6?E 7C@> &]$] $6?] r9F4< vC2DD=6J]k^DA2?mk^Am Smith kA 5:ClQ=ECQmkDA2?m%96 D6?:@C #6AF3=:42? D6?2E@C 7C@> x@H2 46=63C2E65 $>:E9’D 2AA@:?E>6?E]k^DA2?mk^AmkA 5:ClQ=ECQmkDA2?m“v=6? $>:E9 :D 2 AC@5F4E @7 CFC2= x@H2 H9@’D DA6?E 9:D 42C66C D6CG:?8 76==@H 72C>6CD[” vC2DD=6J D2:5] “w2G:?8 8C@H? FA :? 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One TV weather team – two devastating diagnoses WHO-TV's weather team, with Jeriann Ritter in center front, Jason Parkin right rear. (Photo courtesy of WHO-TV)
Want the best Perseid meteor shower views? Here's the where and when Here's everything you need to know about the Perseid meteor shower, including when and where to get the best view.
Will winter be snowy, stormy or mild? Farmers' Almanac forecast by region As summer heat continues across much of the country, many people are already wondering what kind of winter is ahead.
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce accused of minimizing role in steakhouse lawsuit The trademark dispute involves 1587 Sneakers accusing Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of trademark infringement related to 1587 …
Iowa State athletics breaks fundraising record in 2026 Iowa State Athletics broke a fundraising record in the 2026 fiscal year.
