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Old Halloween Traditions That Have All but Vanished
WASHINGTON — Halloween, like many holidays, has evolved. And with it, some of the traditions that once defined the celebration have quietly faded away. While modern festivities still capture the spirit of the holiday, there was a time when things were done a bit differently. Halloween traditions that brought people together and added a touch…
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Green stems slowing down soybean harvest for some
A central Illinois farmer says green stems are causing challenges in the soybean harvest. David Mool, who grows corn, soybeans, and cattle in McLean County, says the beans are ready, but the plants are not. “The beans are dry.” He says, “The stems are gonna cut a little hard, but I think we’ll just kind…
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Watching for ear rot this harvest
A Purdue Extension corn specialist says farmers should be on the lookout for ear rot prior to entering the field this harvest season. Dan Quinn says harvest timing is key. “You look at a year like last year where we kind of lagged behind on temperature and we were delayed with harvest,” he says. A lot…
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Egypt’s wheat imports increase 30% YoY in 9 months
Egypt’s wheat imports increase 30% YoY in 9 months ZAWYA
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How to help tame uncertainty on the farm
How to help tame uncertainty on the farm Farm Progress
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The world’s rivers faced the driest year in three decades in 2023, the UN weather agency says
The world’s rivers faced the driest year in three decades in 2023, the UN weather agency says ABC News
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Lawmakers Questioning Inaction on Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak
Lawmakers want to know why the Department of Agriculture and Boar’s Head did not take action to avoid a Listeria outbreak. A group of U.S. legislators are demanding answers from officials regarding egregious food safety violations at a production plant that has led to dozens of hospitalizations and at least 10 deaths. “What is especially…
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Lame Duck Session Seen as Last Chance to Save Farm Bill
The legislation that would set food and farm policy for the next five years is in limbo, waiting for lawmakers to decide its fate after the election. The latest deadline for the Farm Bill passed unceremoniously at midnight on Sept. 30, without a push from lawmakers to pass a new bill or an extension. Congress…
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Major crop report on the way
Major crop report on the way norfolkneradio.com
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Iowa’s 1st and 3rd District races are now toss-ups
Iowa’s 1st and 3rd District races are now toss-ups Axios
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USDA: Slowdown in detections suggests bird flu is being contained in cattle
USDA: Slowdown in detections suggests bird flu is being contained in cattle Successful Farming
