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Farmers Left in the Lurch: USDA Stands Firm on Aid

December 20, 2025

Farmers across the U. S. are in a tough spot. They're dealing with low crop prices, high costs for things like fertilizer, and the fallout from trade wars. The USDA recently announced a $12 billion aid package to help ease the pain. But farmers say it's not enough to fix the problems they're facing.

environment

How Glyphosate Helps Farmers Cut Carbon Emissions

December 19, 2025

Glyphosate is a big deal in farming. It's used on a massive scale. Every year, farmers spread about 749. 27 million kg of it across 646. 11 million hectares of land. But glyphosate isn't just about keeping weeds away. It plays a big role in how farmers manage their fields. Farmers who use glyphosat

business

Connecticut Welcomes Twin Peaks: A New Spot for Sports Fans

December 18, 2025

Twin Peaks is making a big move into Connecticut. This popular sports lodge chain is teaming up with local entrepreneurs to open three new spots across the state. The new locations will be in busy areas like New Haven, Hartford, and Stamford. The people behind this expansion are Deepak Verma and Ka

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Farming for the Future: How Regenerative Agriculture is Changing the Game

December 17, 2025

Regenerative agriculture is shaking up the farming world. It's not just about growing crops anymore; it's about making the soil healthier, protecting nature, and even helping farmers make more money. This new way of farming doesn't rely on big machines. It uses animals and different types of plants

education

Staten Island School Pioneers Reading Revolution

December 17, 2025

In a move to boost literacy, a Staten Island elementary school is embracing a new approach to teaching reading. The school is part of a broader New York City initiative that focuses on the "science of reading. " This method uses a free course to train teachers in evidence-based techniques. The prog

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Reading Woes: Why America's Kids Are Falling Behind

December 17, 2025

America is facing a huge problem. Kids are struggling with reading and math. The numbers are not good. In just six years, the number of young adults who can't read well has jumped a lot. From 2017 to 2023, the rate went up from 16% to 25%. That's a big deal. In some city schools, less than half of

environment

Weather Troubles: How Nature Messed with the Tang Dynasty

December 16, 2025

Let's talk about the Tang Dynasty in China. It was a big deal, but things got rough. The weather was a major player in their downfall. Imagine floods and droughts happening over and over again. Not good for farming, right? People back then relied on crops like millet, wheat, and rice. But when the w

environment

Young People and Farmers Team Up to Save Soil

December 15, 2025

In Serbia, a unique project is teaching farmers and young people how to take care of the soil. The "Guardians of Soil Health" project, run by the BioSense Institute, is all about learning how to check if the soil is healthy. Participants learn to test things like how much water is in the soil, how a

business

Black Farmers Navigate Tough Times and Seek Support

December 14, 2025

Black farmers in the U. S. are facing a tough time. They grow crops like cotton, soybeans, and corn. But selling these crops is not easy. There are big problems like tariffs and high costs. This makes it hard for them to make money. James Davis is a farmer in Louisiana. He grows crops on 2, 500 acr

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Why Kids Need to Learn About Money and Economics

December 13, 2025

Many people finish school without ever learning about money or economics. This is a big problem. In 2025, adults in the U. S. still struggle with basic financial questions. They only got about half of the answers right on a test about personal finance. This shows that financial education is not work