According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest census, only 36% of U.S. farmers identify as female.

The issue goes beyond gender representation. Research indicates that when women manage land, they are more likely to use conservation strategies and consider the long-term effects of agricultural practices such as human and soil health.

Historically, Native American women are responsible for inventing some of the most innovative practices and tools in Western agriculture. The latest research indicates that the number of women in agriculture at Native American operations hovers around 50% — much higher than in non-Native operations.

Why Utah Senate president says Gov. Cox shouldn’t veto ban on transgender athletes

After the Utah Legislature passed a controversial bill that would ban transgender female students participating on girls sports teams, Gov. Spencer Cox said he would immediately veto it. 

But Utah Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, said Cox shouldn't veto the bill because he believes the ban will be overturned anyway.

Why?: The bill would also create a commission that would determine the eligibility of individual students to participate. The commission was a compromise negotiated with LGBTQ advocates and other stakeholders. If Cox vetoes the bill, both the ban and the commission will go away. 

What's next?: If Cox vetoes the bill, House Speaker Brad Wilson, R-Kaysville, said they'll poll members of the Legislature to see if there's interest in having a veto override session. 

Read what lawmakers said about the bill during a panel discussion Tuesday.

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Where Kyle Whittingham and Kalani Sitake rank in experts’ top 25 coaching rankings

The state of Utah currently has a wealth of college football coaching talent. 

Bruce Feldman and Stewart Mandel of The Athletic ranked the top 25 coaches in college football and Kyle Whittingham and Kalani Sitake made the list.

Find out where Whittingham and Sitake ranked.

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