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Pennsylvania issues 'do not eat' fishing order in 3 counties due to contaminants
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (368+ words) Trout stocking changes are being made in three Pennsylvania counties because of water pollution. The'Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of'Health'and Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) issued on Feb. 27 a "Do Not Eat" advisory for all species of fish in…...
Several waters added, others removed from trout stocking across Pa.
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (1067+ words) With trout season opening April 4, several waterways have been removed while others have been added to the annual trout stocking schedule. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's (PFBC) 3. 2 million trout stocking program is underway. Every year there are a few…...
Attention, gardeners: Utah's free plant program gives bees a boost
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (370+ words) Utahns have one more week to apply to receive free native plants before a deadline for the state's pollinator habitat program flies by. It's not just individual gardeners that are eligible, but also nonprofits, government agencies, businesses, hospitals, and Native…...
UPMC program connects farms, nonprofits to fight hunger and food waste
11+ hour, 29+ min ago (87+ words) According to the USDA, Americans waste 30% to 40% of their food every year. At the same time, one in seven people is facing food insecurity. KDKA's Megan Shinn shows how'UPMC is working to be part of the solution in a sustainable…...
Great Lakes Cheese: "Limited production" resumes
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (215+ words) BUFFALO, N. Y. (WIVB) " Weeks after a massive fish kill at Ischua Creek, Great Lakes Cheese has resumed "limited production" at its facility in Franklinville, the company said Monday. The return to production came nine days after the New York State Department…...
North Dakota's Grand Farm to lead national farm tech research
8+ hour, 30+ min ago (513+ words) CASSELTON, N. D. " North Dakota will lead the nation in a U. S. Department of Agriculture push to improve farm technology and research, federal officials announced Tuesday. U. S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N. D. , said Grand Farm, a research campus west of Fargo, will be the national…...
VERIFY: North Carolina under burn ban to reduce wildfire risk
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (57+ words) Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A statewide burn ban is now in effect in North Carolina, prohibiting outdoor burning to help reduce wildfire dangers during dry. .. A statewide burn ban is…...
Meet the masked artist who conjured a concrete jungle of 20, 000 orchids
2+ week, 2+ day ago (98+ words) This year's Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden features a "concrete jungle" of nearly 20, 000 orchids created by Instagram star Mr. Flower Fantastic. Anthony Mason takes us inside the immersive exhibit to meet the masked artist bringing iconic New…...
North Carolina burn ban affects Triad events as wildfire risk grows; violations can bring fines
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (426+ words) A statewide burn ban remains in effect across North Carolina as dry conditions continue to fuel wildfire risk, with officials warning that violations could lead to fines of nearly $300. The North Carolina Forest Service says worsening drought conditions and increasing…...
Widespread Severe Drought continues as temperatures warm up to end week
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (184+ words) (PINPOINT WEATHER) " After a cold & frosty start Thursday, temperatures in the afternoon warmed through the 60s under lots of sun. Tonight will'not'be quite as cold, but still expect a chilly start with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Much warmer weather…...