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Strawberries are synonymous with the start of longer days and warmer weather, served up on tables as part of popular summer desserts. But scientists are warning this popular staple may be harder to come by soon because of warming global temperatures. What's happening?. A study from the University of Waterloo...

Scientists warn grocery shelves may soon be missing pantry-staple food because of poor crop conditions: 'Emphasizing the importance of sustainable farming'

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Dead patches of grass are signs that something is wrong. Get to the root cause for an inviting and healthy lawn. A thriving lawn is easy to spot from down the street, thanks to its uniform dark green appearance. Unfortunately, brown spots on a lawn also stick out amid all the green. There are several things that can cause dead patches of turf, such as pests, diseases, and overdoing fertilizer. However, lawns can usually recover with simple care. Use this guide to figure out the cause of brown patches on your lawn and get solutions for fixing the problem.

Brown Spots on Your Lawn? 7 Causes and How to Fix Them

Lauderhill, FL

Wide Open Country

Let's talk about petty feuds. In Florida, as is tradition, utter insanity has overtaken the lives of two households. Per Local 10 News, Loretta and Leroy Bayliss of Lauderhill, Florida, are a couple at the end of their rope. "I am tired!" Loretta Bayliss told the publication. "I'm at my wits' end with the city of Lauderhill and the neighbor next door."

Florida Couple Could Lose Home Over Patch Of Dead Grass

Summer not only brings longer days and cozy thunderstorms, but also the promise of fresh, ripe peaches. Between May and mid-July — depending on where you live — golden-pink peaches begin to weigh down the branches of their trees, waiting to pop up in the grocery store to become cobbler, crumble, or crisp topped with vanilla ice cream. However, not every peach you purchase will be at peak ripeness right away. In fact, some growers harvest them early to help ensure freshness during transport.

The Fastest Hack To Ripen Fresh Peaches

No matter a seed’s genetics, nitrogen fertilizer is critical for achieving high yields, especially in corn. “Just try to grow corn without it,” says associate professor Jason Wallace at the Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics & Genomics at the University of Georgia. “But it’s costly for the farmer and has significant environmental impacts.” Indeed, fertilizer costs are expected to stay high, and it’s estimated that only 40-60% of synthetic fertilizer ever reaches the crop. Nitrogen emissions from fertilizer applications are also a significant source of global GHG emissions.

Crops that Fertilize Themselves

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Give your grass the care it needs and it will bounce back after a hot summer of activities

7 Things You Should Do for Your Lawn in August — Good Habits That Will Result in Resilient Turf

New York State

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Rootbound Homestead

Rural America is experiencing a significant amount of quiet stress. With an eye toward outpacing the current low crop prices, farmers are still concentrated on growing this year's crop. Many of them believe 2024 will go down in history as their worst financial year ever.

What's Happening To Our Farmers: USDA Predicts Worst Financial Year In History

For many home gardeners, raised garden beds are a wonderful solution to their yard woes. Raised beds can help you incorporate the exact right soil for your picky plants or extend the amount of garden space you have. But not every plant will do great in a raised bed. Some...

10 Plants You Should Never Grow in a Raised Bed

Illinois State

Olney, IL

In the heartland of Illinois, a quaint little town boasts a unique claim to fame that might just surprise you. Olney, often overlooked by travelers, is home to a thriving population of rare white squirrels. These critters aren’t just an oddity—they’re the unofficial mascots of the town and a source...

This Tiny Town In Illinois Has More White Squirrels Than Anywhere Else In The World

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Mercury Direct will provide three zodiac signs with abundance and fortune on August 28. It will help them get back on track and remove their obstacles. The astrological transit will put things for the signs. What’s holding you back from exploiting your potential?

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Fortune Era Will Start | August 28, 2024

Minnesota State

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Savannah, GA

The Current GA

The Harris-Walz campaign opened its Savannah-area bus tour Wednesday with political pundits across the nation pondering weighty issues of whether the events showed Georgia to be either a red or blue state.

Harris, Walz make barbecue stop in Sandfly

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Angry Aurorans and Denverites on social media poked fun at the news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It seemed to contradict comments made by Gov. Jared Polis, who said the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated: Denver media criticized

Missouri State

A-Z-Animals

What’s better than a cold winter morning spent birdwatching from your window with a steaming cup of coffee? While many species flock to the south for the winter, Missouri has dozens of winged residents that stay within the state’s boundaries year-round, toughing out the cold months by living on seeds, grains, and wild berries. Check out […]

20 Birds That Spend Their Winters in Missouri

Georgia State

Douglas Pilarski

Total Acre member Harrell, a soybean producer from southwest Georgia, has shattered the world record for soybean yield with a remarkable 218 bushels per acre. Harrell’s achievement, recorded on August 13, 2024, breaks his previous record of 206 bushels, set just one year ago.

S. Georgia Farmer Sets Soybean Yield World Record

In a shifting climate, smallholder farmers are essential for global food security: adapting seeds is crucial, according to UVM evolutionary biologist Yolanda Chen. Since World War II, humans have profoundly transformed the evolution of agricultural plants, reshaping our seed systems through industrial farming methods to meet the demands of a growing population. However, according to UVM researchers, in the face of a changing climate in the coming decades, the seeds that will sustain the world are in the care of smallholder farmers.

We Have “Disrupted Evolutionary Processes” – Modern Seeds Aren’t Ready for Climate Change

Aerating a lawn, like watering and fertilizing, is best done at a particular time during the growing season, depending on a variety of factors. So when should you aerate your lawn? It depends on the type of grass, along with the amount of soil compaction. Here's how to time it right so your lawn will get the most benefit from aeration.

When Should You Aerate Your Lawn to Grow Healthier Grass?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced approval on Aug. 27 for growing wheat with the HB4 drought-tolerant trait, drawing praise from growers’ associations who anticipate commercial production in the U.S. following field trials. “Wherever wheat is grown in the world, drought takes its toll on yields and quality,...

USDA approves genetic trait that helps wheat handle drought

Alameda Post

Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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Sweaty corn is making it feel even hotter outside

Stop blaming the natural deodorant: You’re sweating because the corn is sweating. For anyone commuting in the Midwest, this week’s heat wave felt even hotter thanks...

Sweaty corn is making it feel even hotter outside

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