Article: Whether you have leadership potential comes down to one personality trait
Leadership is a human universal. It can even be seen in other species, which suggests it may be an evolutionarily ancient process.A common personality trait of “natural” leaders is a higher than …
Federal cyber agency announces new campaign to fight ransomware attacks | TheHill
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday rolled out a new public awareness campaign to push back against the plague of ransomware cyberattacks that have increasingly
How Wolves Are Driving Down Mountain Lion Populations | Science | Smithsonian Magazine
A recent study from Wyoming shows that when the two predators overlap, wolves kill kittens in high numbers and push adults to starvationA recent study from Wyoming shows that when the two predators overlap, wolves kill kittens in high numbers and push adults to starvation.
Using Satellites to Improve Sustainability, Yield - California Ag Network
Two of the nation’s great agricultural regions are the focus of new research that aims to head off emerging threats and improve sustainability. Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are joining colleagues to create and use artificial intelligence to help farmers in the Colorado River Basin and Salinas Valley, CA, improve their management of irrigation, fertilization, …ARS has three primary roles in the project: To calculate project area crop water use and anomalies with crop water use across the entire region; develop tools that help growers avoid salinity damage while minimizing the leaching of fertilizer; and to gather field data to validate satellite algorithms.
Wildfire And Forest Health Bill Receives Hearing In Washington Legislature | Spokane Public Radio
Last fall’s wildfires were invoked Friday at a hearing for a new forest health bill in the Washington legislature.
The bill is proposed at the request of Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz, who reminded members of a House committee that 2020 was the worst wildfire season in years in Washington.
Are you a good listener? Most of us aren’t that great at listening, we prefer to be heard and validated. Yet, so do others. Here’s a primer on listening carefully.Are you a good listener? Most of us aren’t that great at listening, we prefer to be heard and validated. Yet, so do others. Here’s a primer on listening carefully.
Washington Plans Mass Vaccination Sites, But Says Please Register...And Don't Show Up Yet | Northwest Public Broadcasting
Washington state plans to roll out mass doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at regional hubs starting Monday, Jan. 25. But some local officials say they received little notice and that they’re far from ready. Continue Reading Washington Plans Mass Vaccination Sites, But Says Please Register…And Don’t Show Up YetWashington state plans to roll out mass doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at regional hubs starting Monday, Jan. 25. But some local officials say they received little notice and that they’re far from ready.
OCEAN Receives $500,000 NRCS Grant Award | - OCEAN Currents
This month [December 2020], the Oregon Conservation and Assistance Network (OCEAN) received a $500,000 grant from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). This award allows OCEAN to aid Conservation Districts in delivering Farm Bill program activities in their communities through coordination and training. NRCS benefits by OCEAN facilitating more efficient partnerships with Conservation Districts in Farm Bill Conservation Program delivery.
Florida-based Kalera set to open indoor farm in Lacey | The Olympian
Kalera, an Orlando, Florida-based company that grows lettuce and microgreens such as cilantro and basil, is set to open a new indoor commercial growing facility in Lacey this year, the company has announced.
We all know that leaders need vision and energy. But to be inspirational, leaders need four other qualities. Probably not what you’d expect, these qualities can be honed by almost anyone willing to dig deeply into their true selves.
Washington farmworkers move up COVID waiting list | Orchards, Nuts & Vines | capitalpress.com
Farmworkers and food processing workers younger than 50 will be able to get inoculated for COVID at the same time as their older co-workers, according to Washington's new vaccination plan.
Washington Agriculture Industry Wants Farmworkers Prioritized For COVID-19 Vaccine | Northwest Public Broadcasting
The agriculture industry is asking Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee to move migrant farmworkers and food factory workers closer to the front of the line for the coronavirus vaccine because they perform work that cannot be delayed or performed remotely. Continue Reading Washington Agriculture Industry Wants Farmworkers Prioritized For COVID-19 Vaccine
Pretty, practical native plants perfect for Clark County - The Columbian
One glance out the window confirms that this is winter’s bleakest part, but that’s why it’s the best time to start thinking about how beautiful your summer garden will be with new native plants.
WA CZARA Final Court Order News Release • Northwest Environmental Advocates
January 11, 2021 Puget Sound and Washington’s rivers water quality along with endangered species will get a much needed boost following a judge’s sign-off late Friday on a historic settlement.