The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) is stepping into a bigger role. They will now lead the charge for biotech crop technology. This shift happened because the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) decided to focus solely on health and biopharmaceuticals. A committee made up of BIO memb
Last month, the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 22nd Annual Golf Outing at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course. This event brought together local business leaders for a day of golf and networking. The outing featured a variety of fun activities, including mulligans, yardsticks, and on-course g
China is making a major move to become more self-sufficient in science and technology. This decision comes as the country faces significant changes and uncertainties in the global landscape. The ruling Communist Party made this announcement after a four-day meeting where they discussed their next fi
Sherry Duhe, the former finance chief of Santos, has spoken out about her sudden departure from the company. She claims that the leadership style of CEO Kevin Gallagher was the main reason for her exit. Duhe had only been with Santos for a year before she decided to leave. She mentioned that she tri
The Citadel's football team is making waves in the Southern Conference, and their recent game against Western Carolina shows just how far they've come. Sure, they lost 45-38, but that score doesn't tell the whole story. The Bulldogs are no longer the same team they were three years ago when they wen
The space community is buzzing with drama as Elon Musk and NASA's interim chief, Sean Duffy, trade barbs. It all started when Duffy publicly criticized SpaceX's progress on the lunar lander, praising Blue Origin instead. This didn't sit well with Musk, who fired back with a personal attack, calling
The government shutdown is dragging on, and Republicans are starting to question their strategy. Some want President Trump to step in and negotiate with Democrats, but others are sticking to their guns, refusing to budge until the shutdown ends. Senators like Tommy Tuberville and Jim Justice believ
In a surprising turn of events, the U. S. space program found itself in the middle of a public feud. The current head of NASA, Sean Duffy, and tech mogul Elon Musk exchanged sharp words online. This happened after Duffy suggested that other companies should compete with Musk's SpaceX for a moon land
Lead poisoning is a serious issue, and health experts in La Crosse County are stepping up efforts to ensure kids are safe. With Child Wellness Month and National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week underway, the focus is on educating families about the risks. Older homes with lead-based paint are a majo
Karine Jean-Pierre, who once served as the White House press secretary under President Joe Biden, has shared her thoughts on the Democratic Party's recent challenges. In her memoir, she talks about her decision to leave the party and become an independent. She believes the Democrats did not support
