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Nebraska farmer still faces long road of recovery from 2022 wildfire
A Southwest Nebraska farmer is still recovering from a 2022 wildfire. Jan TenBensel tells Brownfield the fire damage is unlike anything he’s ever seen. “That fire burned so hot it did something to the makeup of the ground and we’re really struggling to get that that fixed.” In April of 2022, a massive wildfire scorched…
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Nebraska FFA members give back by packaging meals for kids in need
Teaming up to provide meals for 400 children statewide. Nearly 800 Nebraska FFA members took part in an event with Meals for the Heartland during this year’s 97th state convention. They packaged more than 100,000 meals to be delivered to the Food Bank of Lincoln for this year’s “Living to Serve” event. Kaytra Collins is…
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Gardening with Nature: Growing Drought-Tolerant Vegetables
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Join the Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County for the Gardening with Nature: Growing Drought-Tolerant Vegetables program on Thursday, April 10, 7:00-8:30pm, in the Community Room at the Cleve J. Fredricksen Library located at 100 N. 19th Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The program features a welcome introduction about Penn…
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Garden Teachable Moments: Annuals, Herbs, and Vegetables
LEBANON, Pa. — Start your spring gardening season with inspiration and practical knowledge at this engaging event led by the Lebanon County Master Gardeners. Through expert presentations, discover how to select the right plants for the right place using proven gardening practices. Explore topics such as amending garden soils to meet plant needs, creative culinary…
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John Deere and Dovetail Workwear Partner to Empower Women in Agriculture with New Apparel Collection
MOLINE, Ill. (April 2, 2025) — Built by, for, and with women, Dovetail Workwear, is teaming up with John Deere to develop a collection of apparel and gear specifically designed to address the needs of women in the agricultural industry. This collaboration is inspired by their shared commitment to celebrating women’s immense value and contributions in agriculture.…
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Henry Ford Museum of American Innovations looks to the future of ag
A curator at the Henry Ford Museum says drone technology and ‘AI’ are now being preserved as great agricultural innovations. Debra Reid oversees agriculture and environment collections. She tells Brownfield agriculture was key to Henry Ford’s core collections and it’s her job to carry that forward for the next century. “It’s imperative that that 90…
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New Study Challenges the Story of Humanity’s Shift From Prehistoric Hunting to Farming
BATH, England — A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) has turned traditional thinking on its head by highlighting the role of human interactions during the shift from hunting and gathering to farming – one of the biggest changes in human history – rather than earlier ideas that focused on…
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Celebrate Spring with Native Wildflowers
MONTICELLO, Ill. — Spring wildflowers thrive in the early spring sunlight and are often found in woodland edges, meadows, and by stream banks. Discover more about these beautiful early bloomers at April’s Growing Community Program presented by the DeWitt and Piatt Master Gardeners. Spring Wildflowers will be at noon on April 15 at the Piatt County Extension…
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Five Ways to Prevent Negative Encounters With Snakes This Spring
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Springtime in Texas brings warmer temperatures, blooming wildflowers — and more active snakes. As these reptiles emerge from brumation — a state similar to hibernation in mammals — the chances of encountering them increase. However, understanding snake behaviors and basic safety tips can help prevent unnecessary fear and reduce the risk of…
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Why Do Dogs Love to Play With Trash?
WASHINGTON — Why do dogs love to play with trash? asks Sarah G٫ age 11, Seguin, Texas. When I think about why dogs do something, I try to imagine what motivates them. What does a dog get out of playing with trash? As a veterinarian and a professor who teaches college students about companion animals, I…
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Honeybee Deaths Surge In U.S.: ‘Something Real Bad Is Going On’
Honeybee Deaths Surge In U.S.: ‘Something Real Bad Is Going On’ Yahoo
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DNR Learn To Hunt Bear
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and conservation partners are encouraging novice hunters who want to learn about bear hunting in Wisconsin to apply for the Learn to Hunt Bear program. The Learn to Hunt Bear program is intended to promote awareness and understanding of bear hunting in Wisconsin, particularly for those who are interested in hunting bear on their own…
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Honeybee Deaths Surge In U.S.: ‘Something Real Bad Is Going On’
Honeybee Deaths Surge In U.S.: ‘Something Real Bad Is Going On’ AOL
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Integrating Green Hydrogen With Vertical Farming
SAN DIEGO, CA – Urban growth reduces available farmland, but vertical farming offers a smart way to feed populations. By stacking crops in environmentally controlled towers and other upright structures, you can grow more food using much less land and water. There’s only one catch — these farms need a lot of energy for lighting,…
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Your Spring Gardening Guide
Your Spring Gardening Guide Yahoo