Cordele, GA

A sweet, juicy slice of watermelon is one of the best things about summertime, but way too many times I’ve stared dubiously at the pile of melons at the store, trying to decide which one to choose. Often when I get home and slice it open, the melon is a disappointing light pink and not at all sweet.

The Only Way To Tell When a Watermelon is Ripe, According to a Farmer

Iowa State

Indiana State

Low levels of tar spot have been reported in Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. According to Dr. Darcy Telenko, Purdue University Extension plant pathologist, this is the earliest she’s found a natural infection of tar spot on young corn. In Indiana, it was found on corn planted in April on the lower leaves. “In the past, the earliest we found it was July 3. It’s here, we know it’s active,” she says.

Be on alert for tar spot in corn

White County, GA

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A person was seriously injured Friday afternoon after being entrapped in farm equipment. The incident happened in White County in the area of Highway 254 between Asa Dorsey and Holiness Campground roads.

Trapped Patient Airlifted After Farm Equipment Rescue

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

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One of the most amazing and shocking things that you may not know about raccoons is that they wash their hands and their food before eating it and this is why!. Raccoons have a tendency when water is available to dunk and dip their food into the water and roll it around in their hands as if they were washing it before they eat.

Raccoons: Hand-Washing Food & Their Environmental Impact!

Fox Weather

Data from the United States Department of Agriculture shows the majority of corn, soybean and cotton crops are off to a either a good or an excellent start. The heartiness of a crop doesn't ensure a successful season, as extreme weather events such as droughts or severe storms can significantly alter the outcome.

Corn, other cash crops off to best start in years

North Carolina State

As drought conditions worsen in North Carolina, agronomists say that much of the state’s corn crop is going to be a total loss. Willie Howell, a regional agronomist for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, says that as the state’s corn enters the reproductive stages, the overall condition is “very, very poor.”

Much of North Carolina’s corn crop a ‘total loss’ as drought conditions increase statewide

Dengarden

We love a good natural fix that won't ruin our fruits and veggies.

Woman Swears by Homemade Organic Pest Control Solution to Keep Bugs From Demolishing Garden

Rosemary is a unique-looking herb that can be grown in the ground or containers. It is a favorite herb among home chefs, with many recipes that can be greatly improved by a dash of freshly harvested rosemary leaves. But when it comes to ensuring you’re getting the best harvest from...

How to Harvest Rosemary to Ensure a Healthy Plant That Keeps Growing and Producing

The best fertilizer for tomato plants is not what you would think. If you’ve ever gone down the aisle at a garden center, there are a lot of formulations of fertilizers specifically for tomatoes. However, there are only rare instances when the premade fertilizer mixes are the right thing to add to the soil.

The Best Fertilizer for Tomato Plants

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Clark County, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Dentist Ellis B. Jardine of Clark County has been suspended for allegedly practicing outside the scope of his licenses and subpar care, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Friday.

Dentist Suspended for Subpar Care & Unlicensed Practices

Alexandria, VA

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The SBC has removed another church from it's fellowship. First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, is the latest casualty in the Southern Baptist Convention's war on churches that accept women pastors. The Independent reports that on Tuesday, delegates attending the SBC annual meeting voted 6,759 to 563 to oust the congregation.

A Historic Virginia church was expeled from SBC for asserting that women can be senior pastors

Maine State

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

In the dark and starry cosmic realm of astrology, some of the zodiac signs have an inflated sense of their intellect. Intelligence is a highly favored trait and these signs can often perceive themselves as the smartest people in the room. These signs can sometimes let their intellectual pride get the better of them. Tag along with us as we delve into the three zodiac signs renowned for their self-professed intelligence.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Think They're Smart

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Colorado State

The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

Homes & Gardens

Get a fantastic display of blooms, and save some money, with our guide to the best homemade rose fertilizers

How to make your own rose fertilizer – 4 expert-recommended methods

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How to Use Fertilizer in Fae Farm

Once you’ve figured out how to plant crops in Fae Farm, the next step on your farming journey is to help them grow. Fertilizer is a...

How to Use Fertilizer in Fae Farm

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