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Ag science PhD (he/him). Animal/insect lover. Order: Cat, bees, pig, dog, goat, raptor. Have a dog & cat. Had 6 cats (1 w/ a dog brain 😉). Want bees. Smartest? Pigs 😀 No general DMs please. Avatar photo by me. Banner: Alaska Raptor Center "I AM Smiling"
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We know that experiences from our childhood, both good and bad, shape who we become as adults. But, understanding what kinds of early experiences have staying power into adulthood and the wide range of impacts they can have is an emerging science.

submitted 12 hours ago • 14 comments

I really would like the MSM to cover this more and EXPLAIN, in understandable and interesting terms, WHY this is so very disturbing.

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

He’s got a point. After his stint working in the government I’d like him to go work in the mines.

submitted 1 day ago • 401 comments

POINT OF ORDER: I just can’t let this go. I won’t let this go. Four service members died and our president, our leader, has said nothing. They died in Europe and Europeans honored our fallen solders. Our president, vice president, crickets. I’m disgusted still.

submitted 8 days ago • 275 comments

Farmers Brace for Significant Losses in a New Trade War China is the third-biggest buyer of U.S. agricultural products. Now that it has punched back with tariffs on American goods, farmers can expect to feel the pain. W/ insights from #DavidLOrtega www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/b...

submitted 8 days ago • 4 comments

Ag groups on the tariffs "it is a shit show" agfundernews.com/food-ag-grou...

submitted 10 days ago • 1208 comments

This month, I’m going to be taking you through all things Farm Bill, from the field to your fork. We’ve got a lot of ground to cover, so stay tuned!

submitted 11 days ago • 13 comments

We import 98% of our potash. It's critical for agriculture. Expect food prices to go up. Canada is a major supplier. Florida supplies a lot of our phosphorus, P. Your garden fertilizers will also go up. NPK. Potash is the K.

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

I wonder how many people realize the tariff on auto parts causes car insurance premiums to go up?

submitted 11 days ago • 1298 comments

Over the past two decades, online news headlines have become longer, more negative, and increasingly use features linked to clickbait. This shift is widespread across outlets of all political leanings and journalistic quality. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

submitted 12 days ago • 7 comments

For nearly a half century, trickle-down economic policies have resulted in a tax system rigged in favor of the rich. This is not only bad for our economy, but it’s leading to a billionaire takeover of our democracy as well. Watch. https://youtu.be/wkiO0_uSJAk?si=koPWjQtPMb52tnFn

submitted 12 days ago • 57 comments

Your April Fools' Day reminder that trickle-down economics is the greatest trick of all. It's nothing more than a cruel hoax designed to enrich corporations and the super-rich at your expense. Don't fall for it.

submitted 12 days ago • 229 comments

America has never been subject to this level of authoritarianism, and quite frankly, sheer incompetence. Out of the ashes, this moment should radicalize us to embark on an era of new reform — of our economy, our democracy, and our commitment to social justice and the law.

submitted 13 days ago • 975 comments

Phone was stolen. Just got a new one and back up now Taken some time.

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

"NIH-backd research has: * Led to major drug discoveries. 99.4% of FDA-approvd drugs trace their origins 2 NIH funding frm 2010-2019. * Fueled biotech startups. SBIR/STTR-funded companies have brght 700+ life-saving products 2 market. * Superchargd #publichealth. From ..." 1/2 #CanSky #MedSky #IDsky

submitted 26 days ago • 1 comment

And it keeps going... Everyone needs to stay aware and pay attention. I personally still take personal precautions including hand sanitizers and masks in crowded stores/places.

submitted 27 days ago • 0 comments

🚨BREAKING: Federal Court GRANTS motion to HALT deportation under rarely invoked Alien Enemies Act of 1798. “A TRO is appropriate for the class members to prevent the removal of the class.” WOW. Planes in air must turn around. A huge win @democracyforward.org and @aclu.org.

submitted 29 days ago • 1063 comments

Repost ad infinitum. Frightening beyond all words. We must prevent this from happening.

submitted 29 days ago • 28 comments

"..that SARS-CoV-2 spreads through the air on tiny aerosol particles that can linger in the air for hours– was already supported by hard data & incisive analyses. By early 2020, the information was there...There was also clear evidence [of airborne transmission] from the first SARS outbreak in 2003"

submitted 31 days ago • 9 comments

We don't spend a penny on marketing. It's all word of mouth for @costplusdrugs.com That's how we keep prices so low. Please spread the word !

submitted 31 days ago • 1018 comments

A professor of environmental sciences gives a quick punchy take on the "eye-popping" numbers re. how clean air promotes economic growth. An EPA analysis of 20 years of the Clean Air Act (1970-90) found the economic benefits of the regulations were about 42X greater than the costs. No pay wall.

submitted 31 days ago • 102 comments

Notice to flat-Earthers all around the globe: Please alert the authorities if tonight’s Total Lunar Eclipse looks like this:

submitted 31 days ago • 1167 comments