Premature Leaf Drop Signals Water Stress in Trees
Horticulture notes from Tim Malinich of Ohio State University Extension describe how hot dry spells and heavy rains cause trees like oaks and poplars to drop leaves to conserve moisture. The piece explains plant water use, stress indicators, and suggests September as prime time for lawn renovations with planning and supplies in place.
Farmers fear profit drop as corn harvests flood markets
Farmers worry about a likely bumper corn crop driving prices toward $3.65 per bushel. Renters bear the brunt as costs near $4 per bushel to cover seeds fertilizer and rents, while owners fare better with costs near $2. Some store grain to avoid losses, but storage hurts cash flow. Crop insurance and farm bill subsidies offer limited relief.
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Pat Westhoff
University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Westhoff
Darrel Good
University of Illinois At Urbana- Champaign
Jim Stuever
Missouri Corn Growers Association
Stuever
Dexter
Congress
Refuges Move to End GMO Crops and Neonic Pesticides
National wildlife refuges nationwide plan to phase out genetically modified crops and neonicotinoid pesticides to align with conservation goals. The action follows a July directive and a White House pollinator health memo, with exceptions for legally mandated agricultural lands.
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Grants Pass
Ore
James W. Kurth
Northwest
Hawaii
White House
Lori Ann Burd
Center For Biological Diversity
Kurth
Tule Lake
Klamath
California
Oregon
United States
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