South Dakota State

Lawton, KY

LAWTON, N.D. – At the Zahradka Farm, Justin Zahradka was busy scouting their soybean fields in mid-August, and he was pleased to see the beans thriving due to the recent warm spell with plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the 70s. “The weather has been a lot drier. We...

Wheat harvest starting soon at the Zahradka Farm

North Dakota State

WOLFORD, N.D. – The Slaubaughs started durum harvest in the evening on Friday, Aug. 9. “We are actually going to try cutting some durum here tonight – it’s the first stuff we sprayed 10 days ago, so we’ll see what it will do,” said Glendon Slaubaugh in the afternoon.

Slaubaughs begin durum harvest in north central ND

The Guardian

While tourists flock to the Italian island in greater numbers, a water crisis is intensifying for its rural population

‘The land is becoming desert’: drought pushes Sicily’s farming heritage to the brink

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

A slow-moving frontal boundary will drop south across the region today and tomorrow, triggering showers and storms today and an area of rain on Tuesday. This boundary extends west to east roughly across Lake Ontario this morning. An area of rain and storms over Canada has moved out over the northern waters of Lake Ontario. This area of precipitation is expected to stay out over the lake until it passes east of the Finger Lakes.

Thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening

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

Maine State

Camden, TN

A smorgasbord of bright-red tomatoes and vibrant vegetables line the walls of Michael Katrutsa’s produce shop in rural Camden, Tennessee. What began a decade ago as a roadside farm stand is now an air-conditioned outbuilding packed with crates of watermelon, cantaloupe and his locally renowned sweet corn – all picked fresh by a handful of local employees each morning.

Consider specialty crops for value

Plymouth, MA

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Dianna Carney

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

More rain has been forecast in southern Scotland and in the north east after a week of stormy weather.

Third rain warning in a week as Storm Lilian to sweep in

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

We are in the heart of produce season. It might surprise many of you, but I really enjoy healthy foods, especially tomatoes. Each year I start off in the spring very much optimistic that I will be able to grow my own tomatoes. Then, about this time of the year, reality sets in.

Great garden aspirations

Carson Glasnapp represents the fourth generation of his family farm in Kossuth County with his wife and two sons. He farms corn and soybeans on his ground along with selling Pioneer seed. He said his life revolves around the kids and agriculture.

Carson Glasnapp, North Central Iowa CropWatch

Alaska State

Conrad, MT

CONRAD, Mont. – The 2024 summer harvest season has been a “whirlwind,” according to farmer John Wicks, who is trying to keep his equipment running as all the crops come into season. “It’s been a whirlwind so far. We started picking up harvest last week and had...

2024 harvest season a ‘whirlwind’ for John Wicks

Idaho State

Golden Gate Media

The Farmers' Almanac has issued an early warning for winter 2024/25, forecasting a "wet whirlwind" season filled with heavy precipitation and storms. Depending on your location, you could be in for significant snowfall or relentless rain.

Winter 2024-25 will be "wet whirlwind" season filled with heavy rain: Farmers' Almanac

Quincy, MA

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

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

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

If you live in a region that's prone to long periods of hot, dry weather, consider adding drought-tolerant trees to your landscape. Even with deep root systems, trees need rainfall to grow and survive—and some trees require more water than others. Once established, drought-tolerant trees will make your landscape...

12 Drought-Tolerant Trees That Can Survive Even the Driest Conditions

The Biden administration is following the paper trails of some biodiesel producers amid heightened concern the fuels are at times being made with deceptive ingredients that violate federal law. The action by the Environmental Protection Agency comes as farm groups and a growing number of lawmakers press the government to...

EPA probes biodiesel supply fraud

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

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Rain comes at right time to start cover crops off

Well, this time I can’t say it has been dry. On Aug. 5 we got a nice rain shower adding up to an inch, and then...

Rain comes at right time to start cover crops off

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