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Fruit growers like to sound off. I completely understand, that’s part of what I do for a living. Every year, we get lots of feedback to the survey on which we base our State of the Fruit Industry Report. Other business-to-business editors tell me they’re lucky to get a few hundred responses to a survey. This year 647 growers answered our survey, and I can’t thank all of you enough. We use this information to help plan the topics we’ll cover in 2024-2025.

Concerns Run the Gamut Right Now for Fruit Growers — What Are They?

Laredo, TX

BroBible

United States Customs and Border Protection officers were back at it again, taking a big bite of crime by seizing a whopping $5.1 million worth of meth in a single bust. Officers with the CBP, Office of Field Operations at Pharr International Bridge, in Texas made the seizure after a tractor trailer hauling a shipment […]
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Feds Seize $5.1 Million Worth Of Meth Hidden In Shipment Of Cucumbers And Bell Peppers

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Chicago, IL

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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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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

The Hill

Former President Trump and President Biden seemed to be sharing similar messages on Sunday. Just minutes after Biden finished remarks on the attempt on Trump’s life the day prior, Trump posted “UNITE AMERICA!” to his Truth Social account. A gunman fired shots into a Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening. The former president…

Trump follows Biden remarks with 2-word post

Wisconsin State

Daily Mail

A Wisconsin father, 52, and his 23-year-old daughter died after running out of water during a hike at Canyonlands National Park on Friday. The air temperature was more than 100°F.

Wisconsin dad, 52, and his daughter, 23, both die after running out of water during 100F hike through Utah beauty spot

Nothing feels like summertime quite like taking a bite of a juicy peach—and it's hard not to feel cheated when you bite into an unripe, hard, or mealy one. So how do you know when a peach is ripe and ready to eat?. Next time you’re at a farmer’s...

The Only Way To Tell When a Peach is Ripe, According to an Expert

Des Moines, IA

An Illinois trucking company fired a driver for his hair style for the second time in three years last month. 26-year-old Drew Harbey was fired from TMC Transportation in Des-Moines, Iowa on June 23rd during his training after refusing to wear a “buzz cut” hairstyle. “I was one...

Trucking company fires second driver in three years for not wearing “buzz cut”

Health Digest

A brown fruit that's not widely well-known could play a role in lowering your high blood pressure. Here's everything we know about the pulpy helper.

The Little-Known Brown Fruit That Could Help Lower High Blood Pressure

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Cancer Health

Using health data from almost 213,000 Americans who experienced reinfections, researchers have found that severe infections from the virus that causes COVID-19 tend to foreshadow similar severity of infection the next time a person contracts the disease. Additionally, scientists discovered that long COVID was more likely to occur after a first infection compared to a reinfection.

Study Suggests Reinfections With COVID-19 Virus Likely Have Similar Severity

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Although not a traditional time for planting, these are the fruits that can still be sown this month

5 Fruits You Can Actually Plant in July in Your Yard — Ideas to Grow Now for New Season Crops

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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Is the dull side of aluminum foil the non-stick side?. Is the shiny side of tin foil for hot food storage and the matte side for cold storage?. Are you only supposed to cook on the shiny side because it reflects better like a mirror?. Aluminum foil is a staple...

Why Tin Foil has a Shiny Side and Dull Side

Tom's Guide

While spring is the main time for sowing new seeds, these flowers are all well-suited to July planting and should begin to flower before the summer is up.

7 flower seeds to sow in July for bountiful blooms

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

Gardening Know How

Invest in a bountiful crop of water-wise fruit trees that will thrive in hot, dry summers, and yield tasty home-grown produce.

8 Drought-Tolerant Fruit Trees That Will Survive The Heat – And Produce A Delicious Harvest

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Peaches are bountiful again after last year’s poor crop. But it’s more mixed in one Midwest state

The peach crop across the U.S. is much better this summer than it was last year when cold temperatures affected crops in Georgia and South Carolina....

Peaches are bountiful again after last year’s poor crop. But it’s more mixed in one Midwest state

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