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Reporting Stories that Affect Americans’ Lives
/in News from D.C., Washington Women in Journalism /by Ashley ParkerThe Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron always says, “We’re at work, not war.” And it’s true. Covering any White House means working to report not just the administration’s message of the day or spin, but also to unearth the stories they might not want us to tell. These are, after all, the stories that […]
Honoring Washington’s Women in Journalism
/in News from D.C., Washington Women in Journalism /by Cathy Merrill WilliamsWashingtonian and Story Partners kick off the White House Correspondents’ weekend by hosting our annual Washington Women in Journalism Awards. We’re proud to recognize our honorees: Lifetime Achievement Award: Andrea Mitchell, NBC Outstanding Journalist in Broadcast: Abby Phillip, CNN Outstanding Journalist in Print: Ashley Parker, The Washington Post Rising Star: Amanda Terkel, The Huffington Post […]
The Promise of Gene-editing in Food Production
/in Food & Agriculture, News from D.C. /by Leslie G. SarasinWhat an odd juxtaposition it is that regarding their medicine, consumers want the very best science applied and they support all technological advances to keep production costs down, but when it comes to food, suddenly the skepticism switch is flipped on and they become not only skittish about science but downright distrusting of new technology.
Sustainability Benefits of Bioengineered Sugarbeets
/in Food & Agriculture, News from D.C. /by Luther Markwart , Brian BaenigSince universal adoption of bioengineered sugarbeets by the United States sugarbeet industry eleven years ago, we have achieved a quantum leap forward in sustainability. Our industry has delivered on sustainability before it became a buzzword. We are proud to have the most sustainable beet sugar production in the world.
Technology is Driving Agriculture & Our Economy Forward
/in Food & Agriculture, Gloria's Column /by Gloria Story DittusSince the founding of our nation, the U.S. has established itself as a major agricultural super power on the world stage. One key component of this success can be attributed to the advancement and adoption of new technology in agricultural production.
Our Innovation Commitment: Sustainable Solutions for a Growing World
/in Food & Agriculture, News from D.C. /by Tim HassingerSince Lindsay Corporation was founded in 1955, our mission has been to use technology to optimize scarce resources. Our founder, Paul Zimmerer, launched the first Zimmatic pivot irrigation system 50 years ago to help growers increase crop yields while conserving water and reducing energy requirements.
Better Broadband Connectivity Will Boost the Rural Economy
/in Food & Agriculture, News from D.C. /by Congresswoman Abigail SpanbergerRecently, Germany auctioned off segments of the broadband spectrum for the testing of a 5G network, bringing with it the potential for rapid development and adoption of new technology—everything from hyper-fast downloads to self-driving cars. Imagine then the frustration for millions of rural Americans still stuck with broadband speeds a decade or more behind, or who […]
New York Legislature Passes Long-Awaited DREAM Act
/in Around the States /by Jennifer DiSienaBy Jennifer DiSiena – Late last month, the New York State legislature passed The Jose Peralta New York State DREAM Act (S1250/A782), which provides children of undocumented immigrants with higher education opportunities in the state. Governor Andrew Cuomo has long supported the measure and plans to sign the bill into law.