It's pawpaw season in Michigan: What to know about native fruit
Nov 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.
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Old Farmer's Almanac winter 2024 predictions for Ohio
Oct 17, 2024 · Old Farmer's Almanac releases predictions for Ohio. The U.S. is in for a "calmer, gentler" winter, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac's extended winter forecast. For centuries, the Old Farmer's Almanac has been predicting weather for the United States. While the communication medium has shifted from printed booklets delivered by horse, train ...
How do peanuts grow? Here's where they come from and how …
Jul 12, 2023 · Peanuts grow below the soil on a plant with leaves and flowers above ground and peanut pods and roots below. The process from planting to harvesting typically takes four to five months and, in the U.S., begins after the last frost in April to May as the soil temperatures rise. After the initial planting, seedlings rise and sprout leaves after ...
All American Quarter Horse Congress begins Sept. 29 in Columbus
Sep 26, 2024 · What will some other highlights be? These events are among the attractions at the All American Quarter Horse Congress: 7 p.m. Oct. 4: Freestyle reining (ticketed): Bowlby drew a comparison between this event and figure skating because of the music, props and even riders and horses dressed in costumes. "There's a huge entertainment factor.
Why are spotted lanternflies a problem? What to know about the …
Aug 27, 2024 · Northeast states are being invaded by spotted lanternflies. In Pennsylvania, 51 of the state's 67 counties are in a quarantine zone. That designation requires many transportation-based businesses to obtain a special permit that requires their employees train to spot the insects so they don't inadvertently transport them elsewhere. Vehicles carrying materials or products contaminated with egg ...
U.S. milk prices are making June Dairy Month a little happier
Jun 16, 2021 · 0:58. 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.
What the USDA's new plant hardiness map means for your garden
Jan 9, 2024 · As of the most recent release, the November 2023 map has the US broken into 13 cold hardiness zones in 10-degree Fahrenheit intervals, with each zone further broken into “a” (the warmer half) and “b” (the colder half) sub-zones. The coldest parts of Alaska represent zone 1a where average annual minimum temperatures fall between -60 and ...
Is milk bad for you? What a nutrition expert wants you to know
Mar 21, 2024 · The short answer: no. "From a nutrition standpoint, milk itself is a highly nutritious food," registered dietitian Caroline Thomason tells USA TODAY. "It’s packed with protein, fat-soluble vitamins and calcium. Unless somebody has an allergy, milk is not objectively bad for you." Roughly 90% of Americans don't get enough dairy — defined as ...
Michigan winter weather forecast from Farmers' Almanac: Wet, cold
Aug 14, 2024 · Get ready for a wet and cold winter in Michigan, according to a new prediction from the Farmers' Almanac. The 208th edition of the Farmers' Almanac, out now, foresees a "Wet Winter Whirlwind" for the upcoming 2024-2025 winter season. "It definitely looks more wet than white in many areas," Farmers' Almanac editor Sandi Duncan told USA TODAY.