Lamb Chop Shortage Seen as U S Slopes Toward Decline
AP reports a looming lamb chop shortage tied to a shrinking U.S. sheep herd and aging ranchers. USDA data show an 8 percent drop in inventory from a year earlier to 13.3 million, with beef and pork dominating consumption.
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Don Kendall
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Beware weed killers harming trees and plants warns expert
AP Newsfeatures reports Earl Aronson cites Richard F. Pendleton from the New York State College of Agriculture who warns that overuse of weed killers can injure shrubs, trees, and flowers with stunted growth. He urges careful timing, calm conditions, and proper weed killer identification to avoid drift and damage.
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Tallow Boosts Milk Yield in Dairy Cattle Study
USDA researchers at Beltsville fed dairy cows three rations including protected and unprotected tallow and a no tallow control. Cows on tallow produced about 10 percent more milk and 15 percent higher milk fat yield, though protected tallow has FDA approval only for beef and nonlactating dairy cattle. Calf growth differences were small.
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T. Randall Wrenn
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
Wrenn
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
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Exterior Is Charming HOME DESIGN LIBRARY Feature
Four bedroom house design with a striking center front chimney and brick planters. Describes a sunken living room, sunlit patio, curved dining counter, walk in wardrobes, and a connected laundry room to a big double garage. Purchasable drawings and plans offered by Larry Farnsworth in Las Vegas Nevada.
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Understanding Water Pressure and Home Mortgage Delays
Insufficient water pressure can stem from low street main pressure clogged pipes or an aging system needing repair. For a home buyer, hire a plumber or a home inspection service to assess. Mortgage rates may fall but house prices usually rise, so waiting risks higher costs and larger down payments.
Hand Tool Should Feel Comfortable
This guide advises choosing a hand tool especially a portable circular saw that feels comfortable in the hand and does not hinder concentration. It covers blade sizes, depth of cut, safety features, grounding, insulation, and amperage guidance for safe use on home circuits.
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