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Hiking Is America’s Favorite Outdoor Activity
ONLINE (AP) — Outdoor Foundation’s Participation Trends Report finds a record 175.8 million participants in various outdoor activities. 57.3% of all Americans aged 6 and older are getting outdoors. The number one nature-based leisure activity is hiking — 20% of the population hit the trails, approximately double the number in 2010. In 2022, the Outdoor…
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Are You a Mosquito Magnet? Science Says You Might Be
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — If you feel like you’re the victim of itchy mosquito bites more often than others, it may not be all in your head. Sonja Swiger, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist, professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Entomology and self-proclaimed mosquito magnet from Stephenville, said there is some…
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5 Most Expensive Grocery Items On Shelves This Fall
5 Most Expensive Grocery Items On Shelves This Fall  Eat This, Not That
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Former Huskers help USA to silver medal
KTIC 840 AM/98.3 FM/98.7 FM – Former Huskers help USA to silver medal  Rural Radio Network
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How Much Have Our Crops Changed Since Agriculture Began?
How Much Have Our Crops Changed Since Agriculture Began?  Science ABC
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Ouch! What just bit me?
ATHENS, Ga. — As autumn approaches and the stifling heat of summer begins to cool down, spending more time outdoors may be on your radar. But, as Georgia is home to many stinging and biting insects, fall fun can turn into a minefield of discomfort. Elmer Gray, a research entomologist with the University of Georgia…
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States Most Impacted by Food Recalls in Recent Years
States Most Impacted by Food Recalls in Recent Years  The Elkhart Truth
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From farm to fair: A showcase of hard work and community at the Illinois State Fair
From farm to fair: A showcase of hard work and community at the Illinois State Fair  khqa.com
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10 Beautiful Flowers To Plant In Late Summer For Gorgeous Fall Blooms
10 Beautiful Flowers To Plant In Late Summer For Gorgeous Fall Blooms  House Digest
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World’s oldest calendar discovered by archaeologists in ‘rewrite of history’
World’s oldest calendar discovered by archaeologists in ‘rewrite of history’Â Â The Mirror
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Smokey Bear Turns 80
Smokey Bear Turns 80Â Â South Florida Reporter
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Know Before You Buy Local Foods at Fairs, Festivals, Farmers Markets or Online
LANSING, Mich. — It’s farmers market, fair, and festival season in Michigan, and that means a lot of food entrepreneurs are out selling their goods, from ready-to-eat meals and fresh baked goods to specialty processed foods like hot sauces, salsas, jams, pickles, and more. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reminds consumers to…
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Spittin’ Seeds: The Epic History of Watermelon
GREENWICH, N.Y. — From picnics and barbecues to festive celebrations and family gatherings, watermelon is a beloved fruit that embodies the joy and abundance of the warmest season. Its sweet, refreshing taste provides a perfect antidote to the summer heat, making it a favorite treat for people of all ages. But watermelon is more than…
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Third person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar’s Head deli meats
Third person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar’s Head deli meats  The Daily Reflector
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World’s Best Bull Riders Return to Albany, New York
ALBANY — For the third consecutive season, PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) premier Unleash The Beast tour will buck into Albany, New York, taking over MVP Arena with PBR Albany Dec. 27-28. For two nights only, more than 30 of the best bull riders in the world will go head-to-head against the sport’s rankest bovine athletes,…
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Ice cream, hot dogs, and coffee: 8 major food recalls this summer
Ice cream, hot dogs, and coffee: 8 major food recalls this summer  Quartz
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Sound Advice from Rutgers Master Gardeners
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Are weeds conquering your victory garden? Have critters turned it into a dine-and-dash buffet?  Sound advice is available for New Jersey residents through the Rutgers Master Gardeners program, which operates helplines throughout the state. Rutgers master gardeners are trained volunteers who support the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension in its…
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USDA inspector charged with domestic abuse wins jobless benefits
USDA inspector charged with domestic abuse wins jobless benefits  Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Keep Planting: Time for Fall Vegetables
GREENWICH, N.Y. — As I was digging up my golden beets last week, I realized it’s time to plant more, both here in my Zone 7, suburban New York garden and just about anywhere with at least three seasons and no freeze until after September. It’s time to harvest not just beets, but any remaining…
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Highly poisonous plant spreading throughout US: How to recognize and get rid of it
Highly poisonous plant spreading throughout US: How to recognize and get rid of it  MSN
