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Lawrence County, TN

Despite recent rains, the corn crop in some parts of Tennessee is in bad shape after a dry summer. Ernie Jones, a fifth-generation farmer in Lawrence County, Tennessee, says that during the last week of July his farm received several good rains. However, those rains came too little, too late for his corn crop.

Tennessee corn farmer reports ‘total devastation’ despite recent rains

While a cow grazing in a field isn’t typically remarkable, U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists have identified potential ecological benefits of strategically applied livestock grazing in sagebrush communities across U.S. western rangelands. As recently published in the scientific journal Ecosphere, the collaborative research effort among Agricultural Research Service (ARS)...

Strategic livestock grazing can benefit sagebrush

Van Horne, IA

VAN HORNE, Iowa — Extra hands-on work and longer days are key differences between organic and conventional farming for Lynn Rinderknecht of rural Van Horne. “I still go a good 12 hours working every day,” said Rinderknecht, 76. Keeping the soil “natural” is a top priority for all...

Farmer says organic requires different mindset

Wisconsin State

Port Wing, WI

PORT WING, Wis. – Transition is on the mind of many farmers. And because many love the land there’s another thought. And because each farmer and farm is unique, the answers to those questions may vary. Still one thing is fairly uniform – answers are not arrived at easily. But sometimes the right people appear on the scene at the right time to make transition possible.

Next generation joins farming’s future

Farm ponds can be the setting for many cherished memories. I have spent hot summer days fishing, cold winter days ice skating and fall nights huddled around a campfire by the water. Beyond recreation, farm ponds are also an essential part of many farming operations. Iowa’s landscape is dotted with...

Pond safety starts with limiting access

Pompano Beach, FL

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Real Simple

Choose from both natural and chemical ways to rid your yard of weeds.

How to Prevent Weeds From Growing in Your Yard

PBS NewsHour

NEW YORK (AP) — They’re adorable. They require less food and space. And without much coaxing, they might help cut the grass. Americans are showing more interest in owning miniature cows, goats, donkeys and other diminutive farm animals, a trend driven by hobby farmers looking for easy-to-manage livestock and homesteaders who like the idea of having a petite pig or a scaled-down sheep as a pet.

The growing demand for mini farm animals

Imagine your garden flooding every time it rains heavily. This is the reality for one Reddit user who took to the platform to share photos of their flooded garden after they had recently installed a dry creek. "Thought we solved our drainage problem," they said. The photos show the installation...

Homeowner shares troubling images after recurring yard issue leaves them at a loss: 'It really is unfortunate'

Homes & Gardens

An expert guide to avoid the troublesome situation of tomato plants not setting fruit

Why are my tomato plants not fruiting? 5 causes of blossom drop and how you can help pollination

Editor’s note: The following was written by Ashley Englin, Iowa State University Extension swine specialist, for the Extension Cuttings Newsletter. With the wet spring came a fresh marketing challenge for pork producers — mosquito bites. These insects have been causing an issue for producers when sending their pigs...

Humid summer brings mosquito issues for swine

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Madison, WI

I, John Sumwalt, believe in God! It’s the reality in which, as the Apostle Paul wrote, “I live and move and have my being.”. I learned that at my mother’s knee, and from my farmer father as he milked cows and plowed the fields. Dad always had a sense of awe and thankfulness for all the Creator had given us.

Barn Boards and Baling Wire

Budget constraints have caused the USDA to limit the number of reports it releases. Among these reports is the July cattle inventory report. However, there is enough historical context from which some conclusions may be drawn. Jason Franken from Western Illinois University has done the work in modeling these relationships.

Cattle Inventory Projections are Lower for 2025

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Reproductive success for a cow-calf herd depends on the optimal convergence of many different factors during the breeding season, including bull fertility, cow nutrition and environmental influences, as well as pressure from infectious diseases that adversely affect the cow’s reproductive tract or the developing fetus. The harmful effects of many of those infectious diseases can be effectively prevented by vaccinations, but one reproductive disorder – trichomoniasis – mostly eludes the protective effect of vaccines and treatments.

Understand tricky cause of reproductive failure

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

August heat can be brutal on vegetable gardens, often leading to wilting plants, reduced yields, and stressed gardeners. However, with some strategic care and attention, you can keep your garden thriving and productive even during the hottest months. Here are several tips to help you maintain a flourishing vegetable garden through the August heat.

How to Keep Your Vegetable Garden Productive in the August Heat

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Cover crops can be part of disaster recovery

Over the past few months, following devasting storms and floods that have affected so many Iowans, I have traveled to communities, visiting farms, businesses and homes...

Cover crops can be part of disaster recovery

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