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WEBOfficials urge shorter showers, less water use during drought Parts of Greater Cincinnati under burn bans amid drought conditions 'Now there's nothing': Ongoing drought is one of the worst in Ohio history Southwest Licking utility implements water restrictions as drought worsens Old Farmer's Almanac gives fall, winter forecast for Indiana ...
10 vegetables that can kill you if they’re not prepared properly
WEBAug 31, 2018 · 3. Rhubarb leaves. Rhubarb is a sour, red, celery-like stalk most often used in desserts like the ever-popular strawberry rhubarb pie. Rhubarb stalks are a great ingredient, but avoid the leaves: they're high in oxalic acid, which causes kidney failure. Just 25 grams of oxalic acid would kill, but you'd need to eat 11 pounds of rhubarb leaves ...
It's pawpaw season in Michigan: What to know about native fruit
WEBNov 2, 2023 · Pawpaws are the fruit of Asimina triloba plant species and members of the tropical custard apple family, which includes the cherimoya. In the woods, the trees can grow straight up 30-40 feet with leaves of more than a foot. The fruit is unique because it is fly-pollinated and some beetles and ants contribute.
Bontrager's Sawmill is more than meets the eye - Farmers' Advance
WEBJul 1, 2019 · Bontrager’s Sawmill began as a logging operation in the late 1990s and continued until the owners, the Paul Bontrager family, decided they wanted to expand into offering a variety of lumber themselves. They found a source for the milling and offered wood for do-it-yourselfers and campers. By 2006, …
Government offers tax credits, not $8,500 for solar panels | Fact …
WEBDec 21, 2023 · The claim: The government is giving $8,500 to homeowners through a 2023 solar incentive program. A Dec. 10 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) claims eligible homeowners can receive financial assistance from the government for switching to renewable energy.“Our government just released a new 2023 solar incentive program, and they’re literally paying homeowners $8500 to install these ...
'Twas the night before Jesus came - Farmers' Advance
WEBDec 11, 2023 · Take a moment to read the following poem which describes the day of Jesus' arrival as a baby. Focus on the real reason of the season. Relax and enjoy the moments. 'Twas the night before Jesus came, when all thro' the earth,Most people had given up on the Messiah's birth. Caesar was taxing the world without care,Joseph counted coins to pay his ...
U.S. milk prices are making June Dairy Month a little happier
WEBJun 16, 2021 · Lee Mielke. 0:03. 1:23. U.S. milk prices are making June Dairy Month a little happier for farmers. The Agriculture Department announced the May Federal order Class III benchmark milk price at $18.96 per hundredweight (cwt.), up $1.29 from April, $6.82 above May 2020, and the highest Class III since November 2020.
Farmer's Almanac predicts cooler than normal fall in Evansville
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Farmer's Almanac issues fall weather prediction for Evansville area. EVANSVILLE — With just about a month until the first day of fall, residents should prepare for a chillier than normal season, according to the Farmer's Almanac. "Flannels and umbrellas may be on order when you head out to pick …
Post-harvest grain marketing: Do farmers reap the benefits?
WEBJan 19, 2024 · 0:03. 1:23. Better prices are the primary motive for farmers to store and market grain after harvest. However, realizing higher prices for post-harvest delivery than those offered for delivery at harvest or ‘off the combine’ is no given. Roughly 60% of corn and soybeans produced in Illinois remain to be sold at the end of the calendar year ...
US milk production continues to sputter - Farmers' Advance
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Lee Mielke. Farmers' Advance. 0:04. 1:23. U.S. milk production continues to sputter thanks to bird flu, a shortage of replacement heifers and scorching high temperatures. The Agriculture Department’s latest preliminary data shows June output at 18.77 billion pounds, down 1.0% from June 2023, the 12th consecutive month output was below a year ago.