North Carolina State

Hickory, NC

“This only came to most people’s attention when it passed in the [US] House [of Representatives], but I can tell you farmers in my state [North Carolina] have been blowing up the phone lines of Senator Budd and Senator Tillis about this,” says Russell Hedrick, a first-generation farmer growing corn and soybeans on a 30-acre farm in Hickory, North Carolina.

North Carolina farmer weighs in on China ag spray drones battle: ‘Everyone is contacting their state reps about this’

Potato breeder Tuberosum Technologies just announced a Canadian first: the successful registration of four True Potato Seed (TPS) varieties. This marks the first time TPS varieties have been officially registered in Canada, heralding a new era of innovation and sustainability in potato farming. The newly registered tetraploid TPS varieties are...

Tuberosum Technologies registers first ever True Potato Seed (TPS) varieties in Canada

In what it says is the largest transaction so far for ag biologicals in Brazil this year, Genica has raised R$68 million ($12 million), with Mitsubishi’s Agrex group leading the round. Brazil’s state bank Banco do Brasil also invested through its corporate venture fund, which is co-managed by Vox...

Exclusive: With $12m in fresh funding, Brazil’s Genica tackles soil health, the next phase for ag biologicals

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

Wisconsin State

Montello, WI

Some people you never forget. Sandra Kilbride-Becker is one of those people whose face, voice and story have stayed with me for 38 years – since I knew her when I was the pastor of her church in Montello, Wisconsin. Sandy was mad at me once when, in her...

Barn Boards and Baling Wire

Iowa State

Nebraska State

Row, row, row your whatever you are driving that day gently towards the Missouri Ocean. Middle to late June is usually a joyful time of having side dressing done and watching your corn grow with the extra nutrients and sunny days it has long been waiting for. This year is different.

Rivers rise, fields flood in eastern Nebraska

Columbia, MO

COLUMBIA, Mo. — On-farm strip trials are an effective way for farmers to test their nitrogen fertilizer rate on corn. “A wet May has lots of farmers wondering about the nitrogen status of their corn crop,” John Lory, University of Missouri Extension nutrient management specialist, said in a news release. “Wet conditions and warm soils can lead to nitrogen loss of fertilizer.”

Strip trials test optimum nitrogen rates on cornfields

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Maine State

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Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

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?

Vermont State

Clement Gervais and his family have always been on the leading edge of farming practices to better their livelihood in the dairy industry. So when the family was approached by Ben & Jerry’s to be a part of a pilot program focused on reducing carbon emissions on the farm, it was a rather easy decision to join the initiative.

Vermont farms work to reach ambitious carbon goals

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

The Animal Rescue of New England recently introduced Cagney and Lacey, two adorable German Shepherd puppies, who are now ready to find their forever home. These lively girls were saved from a shelter on the day they were due to be euthanized due to overcrowding. At approximately five months old, both puppies are brimming with energy and love.

Puppies Saved On The Day They Were To Be Euthanized Now Looking For Love

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Beyond the obvious and immediate challenges of excessive rainfall, wet weather may predispose livestock to a painful infection called foot rot. Foot rot is a bacterial infection of the foot characterized by swelling and pain, often in the interdigital space, and associated lameness. Iowa State University extension beef specialist Chris Clark said that following a wet spring and recent storms and flooding, there may be a greater risk for this disease in Midwestern cattle herds.

Watch for foot rot following excessive rain, wet conditions

California State

Josue Torres

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

21 countries have EV plants or are about to get them. Is the continent wisely attuned to a strategic opportunity — or getting ahead of itself?. Editors note: There is perhaps no better digest of climate business news from Africa than Oliver August’s weekly newsletter, Green Rising. It is a breezy, informative read that captures the energy and excitement of climate business developments across the continent. August’s report:

Whisper it quietly, but Africa is starting to mass-manufacture electric vehicles

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Have you ever met someone who is wise beyond their age? Such people are often referred to as old souls. They understand life and the world better than many zodiac signs. A soul’s age doesn’t necessarily match a person’s actual age. Instead, it advances based on the life experiences someone has.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Old Souls

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

The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts recently introduced a sweet feline named Clarice who is in search of a loving forever home. Despite her challenging start in life, Clarice is ready to start a new chapter with a family that will love and care for her.

Meet The Unique Little Cat Who Lost Both Eyes Now Searching For Love

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

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Farm exchange offers opportunity for US youth in Australia, New Zealand

A farmer exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State has opportunities for paid farm internships for American farmers ages 18-28 in Australia and New...

Farm exchange offers opportunity for US youth in Australia, New Zealand

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