North Carolina State

Columbus, OH

Wheat futures were lower in overnight trading as the U.S. winter harvest remains ahead of schedule and spring ratings stay at lofty levels. Seventy-six percent of winter wheat were in the bin as of Sunday, up from 71% a week earlier and ahead of the prior five-year average 72%, the USDA said in a report.

3 Big Things Today, July 23, 2024

Today the USDA released the 17th Crop Progress report of the 2024 growing season. The USDA says as of July 21, 61% of the 2024 corn crop in the top 18 corn-growing states have reached the silk growth stage. This is up from 41% the week prior and ahead of the five-year average of 56%.

Corn crop condition down week-over-week

North Dakota State

Scouts on the first day of an annual U.S. crop tour on Tuesday projected spring wheat in southern and east-central North Dakota will produce the highest yields in tour records dating to 1994. The Wheat Quality Council tour said participants estimated an average hard red spring wheat yield of 52.5...

U.S. spring wheat tour forecasts record yields for southern North Dakota

If brown patches suddenly pop up in your lawn in the middle of summer, the most likely culprit is a fungal disease called, "brown patch." Grass turns brown when it's no longer receiving the proper nutrients, so this could be caused by the disease, underwatering, overwatering, or overfertilization. Brown patches...

5 Simple Fixes for Brown Patches on Your Lawn

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Gardening Know How

Extend the growing season – and enjoy an abundance of late summer and fall flowers – with this pick of seeds you can sow in July.

5 Flower Seeds You Can Sow In July For Late-Season Color

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

July brings blooming color and bountiful garden harvests. Before the dog days of summer set in, we can infill our gardens with durable perennials. There may be gaps in the display, declining plants that need replacing, or enough room to add a few more to the collection. For July additions,...

21 Beautiful Perennials to Plant in July

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Georgia State

Americans love a good orchard. The very first orchard was planted by Europeans in New England back in 1665. Unsurprisingly, it was an apple orchard—a common sighting across the US almost four hundred years later. Farther south, however, the focus has historically been on peach-picking. Georgia, for example, is...

5 of the US’s Longest-Running Peach Orchards

Asheville, NC

This may be the biggest root you've ever seen. A Redditor posted a photo of the behemoth last year in a subreddit dedicated to Asheville, North Carolina. "One of the reasons kudzu is so persistent and difficult to remove is the size and depth of the tubers it grows for stored energy," they wrote. "It took over an hour to extract this one. It will get dried and turned to a powder for culinary and medicinal use."

Gardener shares astonishing photo of invasive plant's tuber after hour-long extraction: 'Kudzu is so persistent and difficult to remove'

Mow your yard at the right time for a host of benefits. From healthy turf growth to less lawn maintenance, timing matters when it comes to mowing. Lawn grass responds to mowing by using available resources to push up new growth and lengthen leaf blades. Mow at the right time for your turf, and it is more likely to form a dense carpet of self-sustaining grass.

When Is the Best Time to Mow Your Lawn?

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Although not a traditional time for planting, these are the fruits that can still be sown this month

5 Fruits You Can Actually Plant in July in Your Yard — Ideas to Grow Now for New Season Crops

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

Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding crops to grow in your garden, and there’s nothing quite like the taste of a homegrown tomato. As we head into July, it’s the perfect time to give your tomato plants some extra care to ensure a bountiful harvest in August. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can help your tomato plants thrive and produce a bumper crop of delicious tomatoes.

Here’s What You Should Do To Your Tomatoes In July For A Huge August Harvest

Ithaca, MI

My guest for this episode is Paige Tuggle, who farms and raises cattle near the central Michigan community of Ithaca. She has two off-farm jobs, both in agriculture: She is a regional sales agronomist with Stine Seed Company and has a part-time crop insurance business. We talk about how Tuggle...

15 Minutes With a Farmer podcast: Paige Tuggle’s life in ag

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

Kentucky State

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Knowing the best height to cut grass can actually help you grow a healthier lawn. The correct lawn mower height settings to use depends on a few different factors, including the type of grass and season. While it is common to cut cool-season grass, for example, at a consistent 3½ inches year-round, your lawn will thrive with less water and fertilizer if you adjust the mowing height according to conditions. Begin by getting to know your grass; each turf species has an optimal cutting height. Then, consider seasonal factors like heat and drought when adjusting the mower blades. Here’s everything you need to know to figure out the best height to cut grass.

What’s the Best Height to Cut Grass? Here’s How to Set Your Mower Correctly

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Thanks to countless viral social media posts normalizing the idea of nontraditional lawns, more people are inspired to ditch the grass and go natural. One recent post on Reddit has inspired homeowners to "delete" their lawns and grow more beautiful native plants that promote healthy pollination. The before-and-after photos reveal...

Homeowner shares inspiring before-and-after photos after 'deleting' traditional grass lawn: 'What a spectacular sight'

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Corn conditions in this state improved for the first time since early June

Corn conditions in North Carolina are still the worst of any top-producing state by far. The state had the greatest percentages of Very Poor and Poor...

Corn conditions in this state improved for the first time since early June

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