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There have been many stories in the news lately about agriculture and climate. Here is a sampling of the ones I thought were the most interesting. The list ends with an interesting video on atmospheric optics, including rainbows, haloes, and many other odd sky phenomena.

Catholic Vote: ‘Completely and utterly ignored’: Rural US workers crushed by logging export freeze

Associated Press: Scientists shielding farming from climate change need more public funding. But they’re getting less.

UGA Dairy Team: Summer is on its way! Are you prepared for cooling cows?

Carbon Brief: Global soil moisture in ‘permanent’ decline due to climate change

Fast Company: The 1930s Dust Bowl is infamous in American history–and we could be headed for another one

Yale Environment 360: With NOAA Cuts, a Proud Legacy and Vital Science Are at Risk

AMS WeatherBand: Light in Air: Understanding and Appreciating Atmospheric Optics (video)