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Consider begonias as an alternative to troubled impatiens
As many will remember, last year impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) everywhere died in late July and August. The plants became stunted and developed white fuzz on the underside of the leaf. Yellow leaf spots appeared on the topside of the leaves; the leaves...
Tags: Allergies, Tools, Viral Diseases and Infections, Tools and Hardware, Allentown
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Mrs. Greenhands: Growing a butterfly garden
Contributing WriterWith trends in gardening going back to more naturalistic plantings instead of manicured lawns, it is only typical to think about growing a butterfly garden. There is nothing better than to sit in the shade of a big tree and watching the monarch...Tags: Sage, Pineapple, Newspaper and Magazine
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As Texas Plans A Connecticut Raid, Smugness Won't Work For Rick Perry
The Hartford CourantGovernors visit businesses in other states all the time, usually in low-key meetings that aren't publicized. But that's not how they roll in Texas, and Gov. Rick Perry is letting everyone know he's on his way to New York and Connecticut next week to...Tags: Gun Control, Social Issues, Crime, Law and Justice, Business, Connecticut Economic Development
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Virginia master naturalists: Applications being accepted for fall training with Historic Rivers chapter
The Historic Rivers Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists is accepting applications for its annual six-month basic training session. The session starts Sept. 3, 2013, and ends March 12, 2014. The group meets about twice a month on Tuesday evenings...
Tags: Advanced Training, Natural Resource Industry, Science and Technology, Environmental Issues, Human Interest
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CBOT early calls: Wheat down 1 cent, corn up 1-2, soy up 3-10
ReutersJune 11 (Reuters) - Following are U.S. trade expectations for the reopening of the Chicago Board of Trade grain and soy complex trading at 8:30 a.m. CDT (1330 GMT) on Tuesday. WHEAT - Down 1/2 to 1 cent per bushel Consolidation trade ahead of the release...Tags: Chicago Board of Trade, Weather Reports, Arable Farming, Weather
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Nominations under way for farm service committees
Farmer candidate nominations are under way for local Farm Service Agency County Committees. The nomination period continues through Thursday, Aug. 1, with the election taking place by mail ballot between Nov. 4 and the close of business on Dec. 2. In...Tags: Local Elections, Elections, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Politics, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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Agriculture industry continues to do more with less
When you hear the phrase “the boys of summer,” what comes to mind? Is it the 1984 hit by Don Henley? Or do your thoughts turn to baseball like a friend of mine, to the Nationals or the Orioles? Or to the nonfiction work by Roger Kahn about...
Tags: Food Industry, Washington Nationals
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Volunteer profile: Jimmy Juarez
Name: Jimmy Juarez Age: 37 Hometown: Highwood Name of organization: Nuestro Center of Family Service: Prevention, Education and Counseling Describe what the organization does. Founded in 1930 in response to area residents devastated by the Great...
Tags: Health, Northwood
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College Lines
KING'S COLLEGE: King's College held its 64th commencement exercises on May 19, when Madeline Schiminger, Forest Hill, received a bachelor of science in medical studies. BRYANT UNIVERSITY: Bryant University held its 150th commencement on Saturday, May 18....Tags: Havre de Grace, Crime, Law and Justice, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Graduation, Agricultural Research and Technology
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Pa. Game Commission offers classes for #teachers
Lehigh Valley WildSchools might soon be letting out, but educators and others who work with youth have a chance to continue their learning through wildlife-focused workshops that also fulfill mandates set forth by the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Project WILD aims... -
Do opponents of crop insurance oppose farm programs in general?
The 2013 drought across a wide swath of the U.S. corn belt has resulted in high insurance payments, both for farmers who faced a lower yields than they expected at planting and for farmers who had a modest or better crop but received payments because they...Tags: Foreign Aid, Environmental Issues, Science and Technology, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Politics
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Wetland restorations offer environmental, economic benefits
Scientists with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service recognize the environmental and economic benefits regional wetlands provide and the importance of preserving wetland resources. More than 220 million acres, or over 50 percent, of the nation'...Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Environmental Issues, Water Supply, Natural Resources, Energy Resources
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