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When it comes to health benefits, corn is a gold mine. However, if you have this particular medical condition, you may want to avoid eating it.

Avoid Eating Corn If You Have This Medical Condition

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Iowa State

A strong line of thunderstorms moved from Eastern Iowa to Central Indiana on Monday night. The storm path was deemed a Derecho event with strong winds up to 80-90 mph. The market sitting on a large short position likely covered some short in prospects of potential damage to the corn crop that could have occurred. Any news from the storm will be a wait and see approach.

Thunderstorms across Iowa to Indiana

Summer produce is something I look forward to all year long. As soon as the warm weather strikes, I’m busting out the recipes that use fresh zucchini, tomatoes, strawberries, and cucumbers. However, as much as I love my grandma’s zucchini pie or a BLT, I will choose corn on the cob over other summer produce any day of the week.

My Dad’s a Corn Farmer, Here’s His Secret to the Best Corn You’ve Ever Tasted

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet an amazing and loving Goldendoodle who is searching for his TRUE furever family. Waylon is a three-year-old pup who was put into rescue through no fault of his own. According to his Petfinder profile, Waylon originally grew up with a family of his own, but after that family got a new puppy they decided Waylon had to go. There are no further details provided, but it is lucky that Great Dog Rescue New England was there to give Waylon the chance at happiness he truly deserves!

Goldendoodle Surrendered To Rescue After Original Owners Get New Puppy

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Dianna Carney

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Seattle, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

Need something to do this weekend? Our entire region is teeming with festivals. If you don’t live in one of the host towns, these events are a great opportunity for a day trip. The weather is going to be fabulous: sunny and in the low to mid 80s depending on where you end up. Stay hydrated!

Loads of Festivals This Weekend

Louisiana State

M Henderson

This weekend's festivals offer respite from the heat by being mostly held indoors. Enjoy music, food, folklife, and lots of beer. Island Strong Music Fest - Grand Isle - July 18, 19, 20.

Louisiana Festivals & Events Happening this Weekend: July 18 through July 21

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

South Dakota State

A few weeks ago, I looked out my kitchen window and saw an odd creature emerge from the tree belt and scurry toward the rocks along the river bank. I have lived in South Dakota my whole life. In fact, I have lived in central South Dakota that whole time, except for my college years in Brookings, a couple of years at the newspaper in Sioux Falls and a stint as vacation relief for the staff at the Associated Press bureau in Minneapolis.

The mysterious marmot

Scituate, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

Local Animal Shelter Announces Adorable "Play With Kittens" Event

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

The plans to transform agricultural land into a game bird breeding facility have been rejected.

Breeding farm plan for 3,000 pheasants gets rejected

Farming along major rivers means ups and downs, with years of great yields mixed with the annual threat of high water or flooding — even years when floodwaters wipe out almost all of the crop. Tom Waters farms along the Missouri River near Orrick in Ray County, Missouri, and...

Rivers provide trade-off with unpredictable floods, fertility

You may have heard the story of the little boy whose next-door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy walked into the old gentleman’s yard, climbed onto his lap and just sat there. When his mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, “Nothing; I just helped him cry.”

Barn Boards and Baling Wire

Alameda, CA

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Just look at that beautiful pup! Lima is an adorable 5-month-old Husky who is smart, friendly, and a total sweetheart. It’s hard to believe this sweet girl was brought to FAAS after being abandoned in a grocery store parking lot, tied to a pole with an electrical cord used as a leash. She was just a few months old.

Lima is Looking for Love

DoYouRemember?

Traditions have come and gone across the decades, with some norms outright disappearing. But one dairy farm in Indiana, Kuehnert Dairy Farm, is set on bringing the milkman back to the neighborhood after an old-fashioned initiative of theirs was met with such a warm reception earlier this year. Low accessibility...

The Milkman is Back Thanks to A 6th Generation Dairy Farm

Wisconsin State

June in much of Wisconsin was one of the wettest on record, according to folks at the National Weather Service. It amounted to an amazing turnaround from the drought June of 2023. But the first weeks of July provided dry weather, with many days that were excellent for curing hay. Nobody in far-northern Wisconsin needed to be reminded of the old adage, “Make hay when the sun shines!”

From the Fields: Jason Maloney

The most productive dairy cows are the golden girls of the herd. They’ve proven their value through exceptional milk quality, reproductive efficiency and impact on total farm production. Whether they’re winning lifetime-production awards or holding the title of “She’s Our Best” the elite-achieving cows might literally be under a lot of pressure at dry off.

Help cows stay productive

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

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Prepare now for fall calving season success

There is still plenty of summer remaining, but calving season is just around the corner for producers who choose to bring new life into the world...

Prepare now for fall calving season success

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