Tennessee State

Lawrence County, TN

Columbus, OH

Pennsylvania State

Butler County, PA

Butler, PA

CBS Pittsburgh

BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) -- Look no further than your lawn to see the effect the hot, dry weather has had.For local farmers, it's more than an inconvenience. They are losing crops and money.The Butler County Farm Show is about fun, frivolity, and funnel cakes, but farm families here are facing several challenges these days. From feed, fertilizer, and fuel costs, there's a genuine concern about the future of farming.For the 76th year, Butler County's farmers have been meeting at the farm show."We typically have 50,000 people through the week," said Ken Laughlin, president of the Butler County Farm Show.It could...

Pennsylvania farmers facing increasing challenges

Iowa State

Madison, AL

As corn and soybean harvest nears, the XtremeAg farmers look back on the 2024 season with excitement. Chad Henderson is a fifth-generation farmer in Madison, Alabama. Henderson Farms includes over 8,000 acres of dryland and irrigated corn, dryland soybeans, wheat, and dryland and irrigated double-crop soybeans. When not farming, Chad can be found carrying on another proud family tradition as a drag racer for Henderson Racing.

Farmers reflect on their new techniques for crop and cattle management

Colorado State

Oregon State

Eighteen water districts in the arid U.S. West will receive a share of $400 million from the USDA for local projects that pay farmers to reduce water consumption while keeping land in production, said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday. Irrigation use could drop by 50,000 acre-feet on 250,000 acres in 12 states, from Texas to California and Oregon.

Projects will pay farmers to reduce water use in the West

Today the USDA released the 19th Crop Progress report of the 2024 growing season. As of Aug. 4, 88% of the 2024 corn crop in the top 18 corn-growing states had reached the silk growth stage, the USDA says. This was up from 77% the week prior and on track with the five-year average.

Corn crop condition down week-over-week

Once thought to be a Southern soybean disease, frogeye leaf spot has marched across the U.S. over the past 30 years. Now seen reaching as far north as North Dakota, the disease can cause up to 35% yield loss in certain circumstances. In 2015, Iowa State reported 17.5 million bushels...

Frogeye leaf spot threatens soybean yields

The Spun

The women's beach volleyball team for Spain has generated a lot of buzz at the Paris Olympics in large part because of their play. The duo of Liliana Fernandez and Paula Soria Gutierrez is undefeated at the moment.  Despite how well Fernandez and Gutierrez have played this summer, their ...

Jaw-Dropping Photo Of Spanish Beach Volleyball Star Is Going Viral

Texas State

Texas' Longest Road: A Journey Along U.S. Route 83. U.S. Route 83 traverses Texas from north to south, beginning at the Oklahoma state line near Perryton and culminating at the Mexico border in Brownsville. It passes through diverse landscapes, including the Panhandle plains, the Hill Country, and the Rio Grande Valley. This journey offers travelers a unique opportunity to experience Texas's varied terrain and cultural richness.

What Is The Longest Road in Texas?

Saint Petersburg, FL

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Akeena

In the heart of St. Petersburg, where the allure of fresh seafood is as vibrant as the Gulf Coast sunsets, Rocking Crab Seafood & Bar finds itself in hot water again. Known for its Southern seafood specialties like seafood boils and fried platters, this local eatery has faced a temporary shutdown after a recent state inspection—marking its third closure in recent years.

Roaches, rodent droppings, and storage issues- Seafood eatery closed for 3rd time in Florida

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

The Daytona 500, arguably the biggest race of the NASCAR Cup Series season, has been held on the same Sunday afternoon for years.  But is the legendary NASCAR race in jeopardy of losing its annual time slot? It seems that way. The Super Bowl could be pushed back a week, moving to President's ...

Legendary NASCAR Race Daytona 500 Has 'Serious' Problem

Polk County, FL

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Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, under the leadership of Sheriff Grady Judd, made an arrest on Saturday, July 9, 2024, following an unusual incident at a local drive-thru. According to information posted today on the Polk County Sheriff's Facebook and Instagram page, Marcus Jenkins fell asleep in the driver’s seat of his car while waiting for a chalupa, leading to a call to deputies.

Man Arrested After Falling Asleep in Taco Bell Drive-Thru

Whiskey Riff

Swordfish are known far and wide for their distinct appearance that matches their name. They have massive swords attached to their face that they use to hunt and for defense. These fish can grow massive weighing up to 1,400 pounds and measuring up to 11 feet long. This makes them...

Fishermen Reel In Swordfish Mutilated With Bites From A Cookie Cutter Shark

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Port Richey, FL

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Yazoo County, MS

Mississippi News Group

YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A shocking incident has led to the arrest of two individuals on charges of statutory rape, as reported by the Yazoo County Sheriff's Department. According to Sheriff Jeremy McCoy, the incident unfolded following a call received by Yazoo County deputies on July 5 at approximately 6:20 a.m. The call indicated that a 13-year-old girl was in a vehicle with a 20-year-old man. Deputies promptly responded to the scene and encountered both individuals along with the girl's parents.

Former Deputy of Yazoo County Charged with Rape of a 13-year-old

M Henderson

Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

Celina, TX

Business Insider

The American cities growing in population the fastest are largely smaller, lesser-known towns in the South. About half of the top 15 are in Texas.

The 15 fastest-growing cities and towns in America, ranked

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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

Prices for U.S. replacement dairy cows reached an all-time high in July, according to latest quarterly estimates from the USDA. Meanwhile, average cull cow prices increased in June, setting a new record high for a second consecutive month. U.S. replacement dairy cow prices averaged $2,360 per head in July 2024,...

Replacement cow prices reach all-time high

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Tennessee corn farmer reports ‘total devastation’ despite recent rains

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...

Tennessee corn farmer reports ‘total devastation’ despite recent rains

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