While the potential applications show promise, further research and investigation are now needed to refine and fill in gaps. A new promising tool is helping to parse through thousands of images to predict the health and yield of crops, sparking optimism that less wasteful and more sustainable agricultural practices could be within reach.

Scientists develop promising tool to help farmers predict health and yield of crops: 'This makes it possible to negotiate fair prices and minimize food waste'

South Dakota State

Brookings, SD

Accurate soil moisture measurements are essential for helping farmers with their agricultural management decisions. Soils that are too wet can lead to nutrient leaching, while soils that are too dry can mean decreased crop yield and quantity. Understanding the soil moisture levels can help farmers make informed decisions that allow...

South Dakota universities collaborate to develop soil moisture mapping capabilities

As summer starts to wind down, August becomes a critical month for preparing your tomato plants for a bountiful September harvest. Tomatoes, native to western South America and Central America, thrive in warm weather but require specific care to maximize fruit production as the season progresses. By giving your tomatoes the right attention now, you can ensure they produce a generous, delicious crop next month.

Do This To Your Tomatoes In August For A Huge September Harvest

BGR.com

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. If you rinse your fruits and vegetables thoroughly because you’re worried about ingesting pesticides, you won’t like the conclusion of a recently published study. It appears that washing fruit and vegetables is not enough to remove pesticides. Some will still remain on the surface, and the only way to completely get rid of them might be to peel them.

Washing fruit won’t completely remove pesticides, so this is what you have to do

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

A recent social media update from Cherokee, the site of North Carolina's first and only cannabis dispensary, announced that adult-use recreational marijuana is coming soon. The Aug. 1 post is a landmark occasion. The Great Smoky Cannabis Co., run by Qualla Enterprises backed by the Eastern Band of Cherokee, will become the first N.C. recreational marijuana dispensary to fully open to adults over the age of 21.

Will recreational marijuana be legal in NC? What to know after Cherokee approved sales

Farmers know that organic practices can bring a greater price in the marketplace. But how does organic farming affect their soil? U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service researchers are helping to answer that question, by using large longitudinal data sets to tease apart the complex issues involved in decisions about how to farm.

Dig for answers on soil

August heat can be brutal on vegetable gardens, often leading to wilting plants, reduced yields, and stressed gardeners. However, with some strategic care and attention, you can keep your garden thriving and productive even during the hottest months. Here are several tips to help you maintain a flourishing vegetable garden through the August heat.

How to Keep Your Vegetable Garden Productive in the August Heat

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

A farmer who has spent nearly 20 years expanding his work into other industries says diversifying has been key to keeping his business alive. Wade Lane Farm in Rugeley, Staffordshire, was taken on by Anthony Froggatt's family in the 1920s and went from being a mixed farm to an arable one by the 1990s.

Crisp and oil expansions bring security for farmer

Tomatoes are a favorite crop for many gardeners, offering the reward of juicy, flavorful fruits at the end of the season. However, late summer can present unique challenges that can jeopardize your tomato harvest if not managed properly. Avoiding common mistakes during this critical period is essential to ensuring a bountiful crop.

Late Summer Tomato Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Crop

Nebraska State

Lincoln, NE

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability will present a landlord-tenant cash rent workshop at seven locations in central and eastern Nebraska between Aug. 13 and Sept. 4. The workshop will cover current Nebraska cash rental rates and land values, best practices for agricultural leases, and other contract...

Extension workshops to cover leasing practices, succession

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

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

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Nothing says summer like a juicy, sweet, homegrown watermelon. The classic summertime treat is enjoyed at picnics, barbecues, and outdoor get-togethers, flooding the body with sweet hydration on a hot summer day. Depending on the variety, it can take between 70 to 130 days to go from planting your watermelon...

Why Your Watermelons Have Stopped Growing—and How to Fix It

Raised beds offer superb drainage, warmer soil, and easy training for your melon crop. If you choose the right variety and amend your beds properly, the quick-growing vines thrive with little maintenance and yield in abundance. However, gourd family fruits sometimes attract beetles, aphids, and mites; they’re also susceptible to...

7 Tips for Growing Melons in Raised Beds

One little soybean can pack quite a punch. These legumes provide a powerful source of protein and are equally valuable for use in fuel, plastics, rubbers, adhesives, solvents, lubricants and more. No matter what that bean will become in the end, nearly all soybeans have a common destination after leaving...

Will soybean plants ‘crush’ the competition?

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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Manure boosts hidden ecosystem

Manure is a great source of nutrients, but recent studies show there is something even more magical about it. Learn more about the importance of soil...

Manure boosts hidden ecosystem

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