FARM

Nov 07 2025WEATHER

Christmas Weather: What to Expect Across the U. S.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has shared its weather predictions for the Christmas week, hinting at a mix of winter conditions nationwide. This forecast is especially important for those planning holiday trips, as it gives a heads-up on what to expect. In the Northeast, Upper Midwest, Lower Lakes, easte

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Nov 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Green Loans: Can Farmers Help Fight Climate Change?

Farmers in China are being asked to join a new type of loan program. This program is called a carbon sink loan. It is designed to help the environment. The idea is to use forests and bamboo to absorb carbon dioxide from the air. This can help reduce the effects of climate change. But not all farmer

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Oct 25 2025WEATHER

Delaware's First Frost: What You Need to Know

Delaware is bracing for its first frost of the year. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for most of the state, excluding the beaches in Sussex. This advisory is in effect from 2 a. m. to 9 a. m. on October 25. Frost forms when temperatures drop to 32 degrees or lower. This can

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Oct 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

Smart Farming: How Healthy Soil Can Save You Money

Soil health is not just good for the planet; it's also good for your wallet. Recent research shows that farmers who adopt soil health practices can save money and even boost their income. This is big news for those who thought improving soil health would only cost more. The study looked at 20 farms

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Sep 21 2025HEALTH

Farm Chemicals and Our Health: What's the Real Story?

In the heart of Taiwan's rural landscapes, a pressing question lingers: how do agricultural chemicals impact our genetic makeup? Researchers decided to investigate this by examining two key substances: glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, and its byproduct, AMPA. They chose to analyze these compound

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Sep 18 2025POLITICS

Farmers in a Fix: Calls for Urgent Aid Grow Louder

Farmers across the U. S. are feeling the heat as harvest season kicks off. Low crop prices and ongoing trade tensions have them worried about their future. Republican lawmakers from farming states are pushing hard for financial help from the government before the year ends. Behind the scenes, talks

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Sep 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wind Farm Fight: Big Energy Company Takes on Trump Administration

A Danish energy company is in a legal battle with the Trump administration over a wind farm project. The company, Orsted, is trying to stop the government from halting work on the Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut. The project is almost finished and could power hu

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Aug 23 2025SCIENCE

Listening to Chickens: How Sounds Can Tell Us About Their Health

Chickens make a lot of noise. But did you know that these sounds can tell us a lot about their health and how they're feeling? Scientists have been studying chicken noises for 15 days straight. They used special microphones in chicken houses to record all the sounds. They also checked the temperatur

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Aug 20 2025POLITICS

Florida Farmers Face Tough Times: Can They Survive the Worker Shortage?

Florida's farmers are in a tough spot. They can't find enough workers to harvest their crops. This isn't just a small problem. It's a big deal that could affect everyone. Many workers have left because they're scared. They don't want to be caught up in immigration raids. Now, farmers are struggling

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Aug 19 2025BUSINESS

A Family Farm's Smart Strategy for Success

Steve Hopkins is a farmer from Virginia who has been working on his family's farm for almost 30 years. He is the sixth generation to run Riverview Farms, which is located near the Blue Ridge Mountains. Steve and his wife, Cristi, have been working hard to make the farm bigger and more diverse. This

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