Pennsylvania State

Columbus, OH

WASHINGTON, DC—Farmers who experienced losses in 2022 due to almost any natural disaster have until the close of business today to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) through USDA. The deadline (August 14, 2024) comes ten months after local Farm Service Agency offices began accepting the applications amid...

Deadline Today for 2022 Emergency Relief Program Applications

Alabama State

Mississippi State

Reuters’ Leah Douglas reported Wednesday that “the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday it has issued $2 billion of financial assistance to more than 43,000 farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced past discrimination in the agency’s farm lending programs.”. “The Inflation Reduction Act allocated $2.2...

USDA Providing $2 Billion In Discrimination Payments

USDA recently announced it will establish a farmer-led advisory council to help people access environmental and carbon credit markets. Dubbed the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council, USDA is seeking nominations for membership. “The program authorized by the Growing Climate Solutions Act will enable USDA...

Farmers wanted to serve on carbon credit market advisory council

In 2024, the agricultural economy faces a series of challenges that profoundly affect the market for agricultural machinery. This article delves into the economic factors, the resulting trends in equipment sales, and the outlook for the near future. Declining net farm income. The sharp decline in net farm income is...

How is the current ag economy impacting equipment sales?

WASHINGTON (USDA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday announced $244,000 in funding awarded to Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Through this program, the CNMI Department of Lands and Natural Resources will fund projects that strengthen CNMI’s specialty crop industry through marketing, education, and research.

USDA announces funding awarded to CNMI to support specialty crop growers

Colorado State

Montana State

The Hill

The Biden administration will pay farmers in the Western U.S. to save water as the region contends with historic drought. The Department of Agriculture announced Thursday that it will invest up to $400 million in paying farmers in 11 states to reduce their water consumption while continuing to produce commodities.

Biden administration to pay Western farmers to conserve water

Until only a few years ago, the assumption was that 9-5 office-based work was the best thing for business. Now, thanks to the global remote-work experiment kickstarted by COVID, the majority of companies have moved the needle on remote working – including major tech corporations like Google. While Google’s...

Fully Remote Jobs at Google You Can Apply for in August 2024

Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the allocation of $7 million in PRIME grants to 28 awardees for 2024. The Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) aims to support low-income microentrepreneurs through these grants. “The SBA’s PRIME grants support mission-oriented nonprofit organizations across...

SBA announces $7 million in PRIME grants for low-income microentrepreneurs

Waterhemp is a nuisance for any crop producer, but in snap bean fields, the weed’s stem segments can break off during harvest, contaminating the crop with inedible look-alike “pods.” Vexingly, snap bean is harmed by many of the herbicides registered for waterhemp, leaving producers with few chemical solutions.

Hunt for herbicide solution reveals master switch

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Florida State

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

In recent years, the need for random drug testing programs in the workplace has become increasingly prominent. As the dynamics of the modern workforce evolve, businesses are recognizing the importance of maintaining a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. This article explores the growing need for these programs, the benefits they offer, and how companies can implement them effectively.

The Growing Need for Random Drug Testing Programs in the Workplace

As news of large layoffs at ag equipment manufacturers make headlines and auction prices continue to soar, producers are hesitant to invest in new machinery. But is the current situation actually a good time to buy? On the latest Unscripted podcast, host Tyne Morgan brings in Greg Peterson (AKA Machinery Pete) to help unravel what’s happening.

Machinery Pete Sees a Surprising Opportunity in the Current Ag Equipment Market

Penn State’s dairy herd has been certified as free of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) after three weeks of intensive testing, according to animal health experts from the College of Agricultural Sciences. The certification was achieved under the Pennsylvania Lactating Dairy Cow Health Monitoring Program, a voluntary state initiative aimed at monitoring and preventing the spread of HPAI in dairy cattle.

Penn State Dairy Herd Certified Free of Avian Influenza After Rigorous Testing

Chambersburg, PA

Franklin County Free Press

Join us at the Rural King parking lot at 1035 Wayne Avenue, Chambersburg, PA on September 14, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a lively “BBQ & Bags” event. This fun-filled day is organized to support the Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County, with activities suitable for all ages!

BBQ & Bags: A Day of Fun and Community Support

Cultivating cannabis at home has become a popular pastime where it's legal, offering enthusiasts a personal connection to their stash and a rewarding gardening experience. However, navigating the legal landscape and mastering the horticultural techniques of growing cannabis can be complex. This guide will explore the crucial legal guidelines and best practices for growing cannabis at home, ensuring you stay on the right side of the law while cultivating a thriving cannabis garden.

Cultivating Cannabis at Home: Legal Guidelines and Best Practices

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Entrepreneur

Creating a trash-bin cleaning business from scratch was a labor of love and came with some unexpected surprises.

I Built a Successful Business in a Niche Industry — Here's My Advice for Entrepreneurs Trying to Do the Same

July 29, 1889 — In view of the great number of swindlers moving about the country the farmers should deal with none but home dealers. Buy your farm implements and machinery from your local dealers. If you buy them from strangers they will want some instrument in writing, which, when pay day comes around you may find not to be exactly what you thought it was.

Farmers, be careful

Texas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

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Keep Your Records Updated With Farm Service Agency

USDA’s Farm Service Agency provides America’s farmers and livestock producers with a safety net through the administration of farm commodity and disaster programs; the oversight of...

Keep Your Records Updated With Farm Service Agency

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