Columbus, OH

Newly published research on marijuana cultivation finds that growing plants outside can drastically reduce environmental impacts compared to indoor production—lessening greenhouse gas emissions, soil acidification and the pollution of local waterways. “Results show that outdoor cannabis agriculture can be 50 times less carbon-emitting than indoor production,” says the study,...

Growing Marijuana Outdoors ‘Can Be 50 Times Less Carbon-Emitting’ Than Indoor Cultivation, New Agricultural Study Finds

Interesting Engineering

The Plantzma device utilizes low-temperature plasma to bolster crop resilience and enrich irrigation water, leading to improved yields and healthier plants.

Turkish teens invent drought-defying farming device that cuts fertilizer use by 40%

Missouri State

Increased precipitation this growing season could lead to more crop disease. Like 2010, 2018 and 2020, 2024 crops have seen consistent moisture and some standing water. “In general, I anticipate quite a bit more disease this year,” said Daren Mueller, professor and Extension plant pathologist at Iowa State University. “We’ve had lots of areas in the Midwest with additional or too much rain.”

Agronomists eye 2024 disease threats

At the root of almost every field bindweed outbreak is the part of the plant that attaches to the soil and absorbs nutrients, said Kansas State University weed scientist Jeremie Kouame, noting that the weed becomes dominant within fields by developing a vast root system. "It can stay in a...

Field bindweed’s underground strength promotes resilience above the surface

Florida State

The Independent

An ancient tree from India is thriving where citrus trees once flourished in Florida, and could help provide the nation with renewable energy.As large parts of the Sunshine State’s once-famous citrus industry have all but dried up over the past two decades due to two fatal diseases, greening and citrus canker, some farmers are turning to the pongamia tree, a climate-resilient tree with the potential to produce plant-based proteins and a sustainable biofuel.For years, pongamia has been used for shade trees, producing legumes — little brown beans — that are so bitter wild hogs won't even eat them.But unlike the...

The ancient tree from India that could fuel America’s future

Upworthy

Have you ever seen anyone put an avocado pit in water to grow an avocado tree? I've seen lots of people try, but only a few succeed. My mom has a tiny avocado tree growing in her living room that she managed to grow from the pit of a Hass avocado she ate. It's small but thriving, and I've often wondered if it will ever grow actual avocados.As it turns out, it could—but they won't be Hass avocados. Wait, huh?

Avocado farmer explains secret why you can't grow Hass avocado trees from Hass seeds

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Last week I was chatting with a young woman. Everything is relative. She's young in the sense that she's half as old as I am. She has a daughter about to head off to college. I complimented her on the splendid human being she raised, and she said, “Yeah, I got lucky.”

More than luck

Apples are a delicious fruit that grows in abundance from late summer through fall. And while picking your own apples from the orchard is a fun seasonal activity, have you ever considered making your own tiny orchard in your backyard? After finishing an apple, harvest the seeds and plant them in small containers. Soon, the seeds will germinate, and you'll be well on your way to growing an apple tree.

How to Plant Apple Seeds So They Grow Into Fruit-Bearing Trees

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All Things NC

Insects are a vital part of our ecosystem, but some can be incredibly dangerous to humans. From venomous stings to disease transmission, here are the top five deadliest insects in the United States.

The Top 5 Deadly Insects in the USA

As conventional dewormers are losing effectiveness in sheep and goat herds, researchers are highlighting alternative methods to deal with the issue. One of the most problematic worm species, the Haemonchus contortus, or barber pole worm, has become increasingly resistant to conventional worming methods, according to Joan Burke, a research scientist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Dewormers losing effectiveness in sheep, goats

The Mirror US

Tomatoes are a popular crop to grow in gardens as they are easy to look after, but they are heavy feeders and need more nutrients than other plants. Monty Don has shared a homemade fertiliser that can help tomatoes grow bigger and juicier fruit.

Monty Don reveals his secret one-ingredient homemade fertilizer for bigger, juicier tomatoes

On April 8, 2024, northern New England won the metrological lottery. With clear skies and warm temperatures in the forecast, many considered it the best place in the U.S. to view the total eclipse of the sun. The path of totality just happened to encompass my home town of Middlbury, Vermont where some of my beeyards are located.

Honey Bees on the Dark Side

The animal kingdom is incredibly diverse, yet surprising similarities exist across different species. Research reveals that mushrooms, part of the natural habitat, share more DNA with humans than plants, according to USA Today. Nikki De Vinny shared on Facebook, “Mushroom DNA is closer to humans than plants; that's why it tastes meaty.” While some found this amusing, experts shared their insights.

Surprising research finds mushrooms share a closer DNA match with humans than with plants

A-Z-Animals

Hummingbirds are very fast animals. Their wings beat 80 times per second, and their heart beats up to 1,260 beats per minute. But their wings and circulatory systems aren’t the only things that are speedy. Hummingbirds have one of the fastest metabolisms of any animal on the planet. In fact, their metabolisms are over 75 […]

4 Foods You Can Feed Hummingbirds Other than Sugar Water

Find out what professional exterminators and entomologists say about getting rid of termites and how to prevent them from attacking your home. Termites are elusive wood-eating insects that can cause costly damage to your home. Believe it or not, these critters are actually a valuable part of our ecosystem. They are a food source for other animals, their tunneling is good for the soil and their feeding habits are hugely important for wood decomposition. This latter activity is where the human world and the termite world collide: You see the difference between a tree stump and your deck supports, but wood is wood to a termite.

How to Get Rid of Termites

Gardening Know How

Invest in a bountiful crop of water-wise fruit trees that will thrive in hot, dry summers, and yield tasty home-grown produce.

8 Drought-Tolerant Fruit Trees That Will Survive The Heat – And Produce A Delicious Harvest

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

I have something new and I think my readers are going to like it. My golden retriever Red was bred with an excellent sire named Max. Max is owned by Jim Steurwald of DeForest, Wisconsin, who is an ambitious grouse hunter. Steurwald would have had first pick of the litter...

An Outdoorsman’s Journal

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Disease-resistant trait developed

U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service scientists recently bred new disease-resistant sugarbeet lines using cutting-edge genome mapping technologies. By adapting those new genomic lines and...

Disease-resistant trait developed

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