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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 GÙ« 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’Â Â 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’Â Â 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
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What Sparked the Birth of Agriculture?
GREENWICH, N.Y. — For most of human history, survival depended on the chase. Early humans roamed vast landscapes in small groups, tracking herds of animals, gathering wild fruits, nuts, and roots, and living at the mercy of nature’s rhythms. But around 13,000 years ago, a monumental shift began, one that would alter the course of…
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Aircraft To Drop Oral Rabies Vaccine For Wildlife In Georgia
Aircraft To Drop Oral Rabies Vaccine For Wildlife In Georgia  The Chattanoogan
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Shared-use kitchens break barriers for food entrepreneurs
RICHMOND, Va. — Shared kitchen spaces are sustaining the future of food entrepreneurship and transforming communities, according to a recently published report by the Virginia Foundation for Agriculture, Innovation and Rural Sustainability. VA FAIRS is a rural business center that offers technical assistance to those transitioning into or involved in value-added agriculture. The foundation’s research…
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Five Things to Know About Raising Backyard Chickens
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — With the rising cost of eggs, more people may be considering raising backyard chickens for fresh, homegrown eggs. However, caring for a flock requires more than just setting up a coop. Greg Archer, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service poultry specialist and associate professor in the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science, Bryan-College Station,…
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After a Long Winter, Send Your Houseplants on a Summer Vacation
The post After a Long Winter, Send Your Houseplants on a Summer Vacation appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.
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Thinking of Raising Backyard Chickens?
ONLINE — We warmly invite you to explore an exciting opportunity to learn about raising backyard chickens with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. Join our knowledgeable presenters, Jessica Luse and Nicolina Foti, as they guide you through essential topics such as chicken care, housing requirements, town restrictions and regulations, breed selection, sourcing chicks,…
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With spring on its way, put those hummingbird feeders out a little earlier than you’re used to
With spring on its way, put those hummingbird feeders out a little earlier than you’re used to  Resident News Network
